Journal
Stones & Jewelry
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October 27, 2026
Moonstone and labradorite — what's the difference
Behind “rainbow moonstone” on the tag there is almost always pale labradorite, and you can tell it from adularia right at the counter, with a flick of the wrist and no instruments.
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October 20, 2026
How to tell a natural stone from a fake at the window and in your hand
Five seconds at the window weed out most of the plastic and dyed glass. A needle, vinegar and a lighter, on the other hand, test nothing at all, they only ruin the piece.
October 13, 2026
Why brass jewelry darkens and what the metal gives in return
The copper in the alloy oxidizes, so a brass piece sooner or later trades its shine for a warm matte — and baking soda with lemon brings it back in five minutes.
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October 6, 2026
What a rose quartz bracelet means and why the thread breaks
A broken rose quartz bracelet almost always means a worn out elastic thread. The stones come through it intact, and the piece is restrung — onto fresh elastic or onto jewelry wire with a clasp.
September 29, 2026
Steel jewelry — what stands behind the word “medical” and where the downsides are
There is no such grade as “medical” or “jewelry” steel, yet the alloy has plenty of real properties the shop window keeps quiet about, from the nickel in it to a ring size that cannot be changed later.
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September 15, 2026
How to wear flower earrings, by day and in the evening
A flower at the lobe shows exactly as much as the space around it is empty, which is why flower earrings suit a crew-neck sweater as well as they suit an evening dress.
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September 8, 2026
How to wear natural stone bracelets and which wrist to wear them on
The non-dominant wrist protects a bracelet better than any polish: desks and door handles all land on the working hand. Hence the rule about the left wrist for right-handers.
August 3, 2026
How to Choose Jewelry as a Gift for Her
A step-by-step guide: matching her style, size and stone — and why a one-of-a-kind piece is remembered longer.
August 2, 2026
How to Care for Natural Stone Jewelry
Natural stone lives longer when you remember five simple rules. Storage, cleaning and what to avoid — short and practical.
August 1, 2026
How to Find Your Ring Size at Home
Three proven ways to measure your ring size without visiting a store: with a string, an existing ring, or a diameter chart.
July 31, 2026
Labradorite: The Northern Lights Stone
Labradorescence — flashes of blue, green and gold inside a dark stone. Why jewelers love labradorite and how to choose one.
July 30, 2026
Moonstone: Meaning, Properties and Who It Suits
Adularescence — the soft blue glow jewelers love moonstone for. Its history, meaning, and how to choose your stone.
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July 29, 2026
Rose Quartz: Properties and Who It Suits
The stone of tenderness and inner calm. What makes rose quartz special, how to tell a natural stone from imitation, and how to wear it.