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  There can be a lot of confusion surrounding the terms you see online when buying any kind of jewelry. I believe the terminology surrounding gold jewelry in particular needs to be addressed. There are many different types of gold jewelry, so let's clear up some of the most used terms. Gold Plate I am going to start with gold plating. Plating is a very, very thin layer of gold electroplated to a base metal like brass or nickel. The plate is not very strong and tends to flake or rub off the base metal, and if you are allergic...

Necklace length can be one of the most important decisions you make about your outfit. A necklace that hits at the wrong place on a shirt or on your body can ruin the look of a TKO outfit. The visual weight of your jewelry also makes a huge impact. Learning to mix "weights" of your jewelry, layering the jewelry to create "weight", and knowing when to stop creating "weight" can also make or break your look. Collar lengths (about 14" long) are great with just about any neckline. It might be a bit much with a turtle neck or high,...

I love doing custom work, and I love it even more when the customer comes to me with an idea for something they want. A lot of these ideas have turned into regulars in my shop or are jumping off points for other ideas.  This gorgeous pair of titanium druzy rings both went to the same lady. Her partner wanted her to have a back-up ring in case something happened to the first one.    Sometimes, a customer likes a particular style, but wants a different stone. This customer had a black diamond she had been gifted:   She wanted...