Style Guides

What Is Cubic Zirconia? ICED, CZ and VVS Explained

Is cubic zirconia a diamond? No, and it doesn’t need to be. Here’s what CZ actually is, what AAA and VVS mean on a listing, and why every clear stone we set is cubic zirconia.

Howlite for Men: A Calm Stone for a Busy Life

Howlite is the quiet one: a white stone named in 1868 and often dyed to pass as turquoise. Here’s what it means, where it’s from, and how to wear a howlite bead bracelet well.

Citrine for Men: Meaning, Myths and How to Wear It

Yellow is the colour most men steer clear of, which is exactly why one citrine stands out. Here’s what citrine means, where its colour really comes from, and how to wear a yellow gemstone necklace ...

Sapphire for Men: Why Blue Is the Easiest Stone to Wear

Not sure a coloured stone suits you? Blue almost certainly does. Here’s what sapphire has stood for, where the finest blues come from, and how to wear a sapphire pendant or necklace without a secon...

Ruby for Men: What the Red Stone Means and How to Wear It

Thinking about a red stone? Here’s what ruby has stood for since ancient times, how it differs from the stones mistaken for it, and how to wear a ruby pendant or bracelet with confidence.

A Man’s Guide to Tiger’s Eye: The Stone of Confidence

Want a stone that backs you up rather than shows off? Here’s what tiger’s eye is, why men carry it for nerve and focus, and how to wear a tiger’s eye bracelet or necklace.

Mother of Pearl for Men: What It Means and How to Wear It

Drawn to that soft white shimmer? Here’s what mother of pearl really is, why men have worn it for centuries, what it means, and how to wear a mother of pearl bracelet or necklace.

Malachite for Men: What the Green Stone Means and How to Wear It

Drawn to that deep, banded green? Here’s what malachite is, why it has been worn for protection and change for thousands of years, and how to wear a malachite bracelet, pendant or ring.

Gemstone Meanings for Men: What Every Stone Stands For

Not sure which stone is yours? Here's what onyx, emerald, ruby, sapphire, tiger's eye and the rest have long been said to stand for, and how to choose one you'll actually wear.

Emerald Jewellery for Men: Meaning and How to Wear It

Thinking about wearing green? Here’s what emerald has stood for over thousands of years, how to tell a real one, and how to wear an emerald pendant, cross or bracelet with what you already own.