Differences Between Solid Gold, Gold Plated, Gold Filled and Gold Vermeil
Not all gold items are made equal, and so are their prices. It is therefore important to understand the terms used to describe gold to avoid paying more for an item that… Read More
Colors of Gold: White Gold, Rose Gold, Pink Gold and Green Gold
Why do gold have different colors? Is one more precious than the other? HOW ARE DIFFERENT COLORS OF GOLD CREATED? Pure gold is just “gold” or yellow in color. The color of… Read More
Fineness of Gold: 10k, 12k, 14k, 18k and How To Tell If Gold Is Real
This post is the first in my in-depth 5-part series on gold, which will teach you vital information to never be cheated by unscrupulous gold sellers and get the exact piece you… Read More
How To Tell If Silver Is Real
In this post, I will explain how to tell if something is real silver, and the different silver tests you can use, from simple tests on the spot, to technical ones.… Read More
Difference Between Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plated and Vermeil
The difference between sterling silver and pure silver is that sterling silver is only 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. As pure silver is too soft to be used in jewelry… Read More
How To Polish Sterling Silver
This article will teach you how to polish silver at home with homemade silver polish and silver polishing cloth. It includes everyday silver polishing tips to prevent tarnishing, as well as heavy… Read More
