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What Does 750 Mean on Jewelry?
Buying exquisite jewelry comes with markings you might be unfamiliar with at the start. For instance, if you’ve recently purchased a piece of gold jewelry and noticed the marking that says “750,” you might be wondering what this means. In short, 750 is a marking used to signify the purity...

What Finger Does a Promise Ring Go On?
Have you found your forever person but aren’t ready for an engagement? Then you may have started thinking about a promise ring. These momentous rings symbolize your commitment and love to one special person, and require just as much thought when picking out the perfect gemstone. But before you pop...

14k vs 18k Gold Jewelry: Which Karat is Right for You?
Shopping for gold jewelry involves more than shopping for a beautifully designed piece. It requires choosing a gold bracelet or ring with the right karat count to ensure you have a durable piece meant to withstand your intended use. When shopping for gold jewelry, you may have asked yourself, “which karat...

What Does CTW Mean In Jewelry?
When it comes to jewelry shopping – especially for diamonds – you probably have noticed the acronym CTW as part of your ring’s information. CTW and CTTW are two acronyms that are used interchangeably both meaning the same thing: carat total weight. Many people misunderstand what CTTW versus carat means...

Choosing Your Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to 10K, 14K, 18K, and 24K
Like diamonds, gold is a priceless material that has been sought after for centuries when it comes to jewelry and adding wealth to your accessory collection. Also like diamonds, their purity is measured in karats (with a ‘k’ instead of a ‘c’). If you’ve started to shop for gold jewelry to...

How to Choose Your Ring Band Width
Whether you’re choosing a ring to add to your fine jewelry collection or you’re searching for the perfect engagement ring, one thing remains the same: you need to know your preferred ring band width. Not to be confused with ring size, ring band width makes up how thick your ring...