Style Guides

Symbols Stamped on Jewellery: What Every Mark Means

The marks stamped inside a ring are the only part of a piece that has to tell the truth. Here's what every number and letter means, how to read a full British hallmark, and what to do when there's ...

Silver or Gold Jewellery: How to Choose (And Why You Might Not Have To)

Silver or gold is the wrong question. Here's what actually decides which suits you, what skin tone really tells you, and why mixing the two is now the most deliberate thing you can wear.

What Is White Gold? (And Why It Isn't Actually White)

White gold isn't white. It's yellow gold alloyed pale and then coated in rhodium, and that one fact explains the price, the carat trade-off, and why it turns faintly yellow after a few years.

White Gold vs Silver: What's the Difference? (And the Cost Nobody Mentions)

White gold and sterling silver look nearly identical and age completely differently. Here's what each one actually is, the rhodium plating nobody mentions at the counter, and which is genuinely low...

What Does Gold Plated Mean? (And Why the Term Tells You Almost Nothing)

Gold plated is the vaguest word in jewellery. Here's what it actually means, the two numbers that decide whether a piece lasts, and what every other plating term is really telling you.

How to Clean Earring Holes (And the Earrings That Go In Them)

Sore or smelly earring holes are usually the earring's fault, not your ear's. Here's how to clean both properly, how to spot a metal reaction, and when it's a job for a professional.

What Does 925 Mean on Jewellery? A Guide to Silver Hallmarks

What does 925 actually mean, and should you worry if your jewellery doesn't have it? Here's what 925 means, how to read silver and gold hallmarks, and how to check if your jewellery is genuine.

How to Clean Gold Jewellery

Gold doesn't tarnish, so a dull gold piece is telling you about what's underneath it. Here's how to identify what you own and the right way to clean every type of gold.

How To Clean a Silver Chain: A Step-by-Step Guide

How do you clean a silver chain at home? Learn why silver goes dull, the safest way to bring back its shine and how to prevent tarnish between wears.

Which Finger Does a Wedding Ring Go On?

Which finger does a wedding ring go on, and which hand? The answer depends on where you are. Here’s the men’s guide, plus what to do when tradition doesn’t suit your work or lifestyle.