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Magnet Test for Gold: Why TikTok Keeps Getting It Wrong
Short videos make the magnet test look like a magic trick: touch a magnet to your jewelry, and if it sticks, it’s “fake.” If it doesn’t...
The “Frozen Spit” Myth: What Cloudy Diamonds Really Are (and When to Avoid)
People sometimes describe cloudy diamonds as if a mysterious film has frozen on the stone — the so-called "frozen spit" myth. In realit...
Precious Metal Scrap: What Your Old Chains Are Actually Worth
You may have a box of old chains, bracelets, or broken jewelry. They look worn but they still hold value. This article explains what th...
Sell-Back Stories: How US Jewelers Really Price Your Trade-In
When you walk into a jewelry store to trade in an old ring or necklace, the price they offer rarely matches the number on your original...
Auction Fever: Do Diamonds Really Go Cheaper Under the Hammer?
Auction Fever: Do Diamonds Really Go Cheaper Under the Hammer?
Auctions can feel intoxicating. A single lot, a crowd, a paddle, and the...
Piercing Guns in Malls: Safer Now—or Still a No?
Piercing guns in mall kiosks are familiar. Many parents choose them for quick ear piercings. Over the past decade manufacturers have ad...
Helix Heals Slow: Jewelry Choices That Cut Months Off
Helix piercings heal slowly because cartilage has less blood flow than earlobes. But the right jewelry can cut healing time by reducing...
Flat Backs vs Butterfly Backs: Which Sleeps Better?
If you wear studs to bed, the earring back you choose matters for comfort, skin health, and jewelry longevity. This guide compares the ...
ASTM F136 vs “Surgical Steel”: The Ear Piercing Label Americans Confuse
Many Americans see the phrase “surgical steel” on earring posts and assume it means the same thing as ASTM F136 titanium. That’s not tr...
Swimmer’s Guide: Chlorine vs Permanent Jewelry—Who Wins?
If you swim regularly, your choice of jewelry matters. Chlorine is an oxidizer that can change metal alloys, weaken joins, and ruin del...
