Sterling silver or gold plated necklace: which to choose
Sterling silver, gold plating, vermeil, gilding: what each term actually guarantees and how it ages on a necklace.

Sterling silver, gold plating, vermeil, gilding: what each term actually guarantees and how it ages on a necklace.

Thin band, adjustable ring or zirconia-set ring: what each format changes in use, comfort and durability.

Sterling silver 925, hallmarks, tarnishing, allergies: the concrete benchmarks before buying silver earrings.

Hoops, studs or drops: the concrete criteria for choosing earrings, from diameter to weight and clasp type.