Jewelry Guides

A hug ring shows two hands reaching toward each other in an embrace. Learn what it means, who it makes a good gift for, how to find your size, and how to wear it.

Measure your ring size at home in a few minutes with a strip of paper and a ruler. Here is how to do it, how to avoid common mistakes, and what to do if you are between sizes.

Looking for a gift in real 14K gold? Here are ideas for every budget, plus simple tips on sizing, timing and returns so your gift lands perfectly.

14K gold is a good choice for everyday jewelry. Here is what to know about showering, sleeping, swimming and working out with your gold, and how to keep it looking its best.

Paperclip, rope, Figaro, curb, spiga and more: what each gold chain style looks like, how it feels, and where to see them all.

Chain width is how thick a chain looks and feels. Learn what 1 mm, 3 mm and 5 mm look like, and how to choose a width for pendants, layering and everyday wear.

Where does a 16 inch necklace sit? What about 18 or 20? Here is a simple guide to necklace lengths, how we measure them, and how to pick the one that suits you.

Solid, hollow and semi-hollow describe what is inside a gold link, not whether the gold is real. Learn how each one wears, what it costs, and which one suits the way you wear jewelry.

Solid gold, gold-filled and gold-plated can look alike in photos, but they wear very differently. Here is what each one means, how they last, and how to tell them apart.