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The Best Sterling Silver Jewelry for Everyday Wear
The best sterling silver jewelry for everyday wear is solid S925 — not plated. Here's what lasts, what to own, and where the honest limits are.
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Cloisonné vs Enamel Jewelry: What's the Difference?
Cloisonné is one kind of enamel, not another word for it. How to tell the two apart, where the technique comes from, and why we call our own pieces enamel.
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Chinese Knot and Tassel Jewelry: The Symbolism, Simply Explained
In Chinese tradition a knot stands for connection, love and continuity, and the tassel beneath it for grace and movement. Here's what the Chinese knot and tassel mean, how to wear them so they look...
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Osmanthus, Plum and Peony: Reading Flower Motifs in Eastern Jewelry
What osmanthus, plum blossom and peony mean in Chinese tradition, where the meanings come from, and how to wear a flower motif so it looks modern, not costume-like.
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