Jewelry 101 Blog

Welcome to my Jewelry 101 blog series—your no-nonsense guide to understanding jewelry beyond the marketing fluff.

Cultured vs Freshwater Pearls: The Truth About Natural vs Farmed Pearls

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Introduction: Cultured vs Freshwater Pearls—What Are You Really Comparing? If you’ve ever searched for cultured vs freshwater pearls, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common pearl-related queries—and also one of the most misunderstood. In reality, in today’s market, over 99% of pearls—both freshwater and saltwater—are cultured. So the real question isn’t cultured vs […]

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Saltwater Tahitian Pearl vs Freshwater Pearl

Saltwater vs Freshwater Pearls & the Rise of Edison Pearl

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Saltwater vs Freshwater Pearls & the Rise of Edison Pearl Discover the key differences between saltwater vs freshwater pearls, including color& shape, nacre thickness& luster, price& value. Learn why the Edison pearl is a standout achievement among cultured freshwater pearls. Today’s cultured pearls are divided into saltwater and freshwater categories. Saltwater Pearls Tahitian Pearls: Produced

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Jewelry 101 – Your Insider Guide to Buying Jewelry

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In my 20-year jewelry journey, I bought everything—from cheap fashion accessories to fine jewelry made of solid gold and silver. Back then, I believed only real gold and sterling silver qualified as fine jewelry, and only brands like Mikimoto or Tasaki offer truly premium pearls, until… Hard Lessons Learned: Allergies, Tarnish, and Huge Depreciation I

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316L Steel, 304 Stainless Steel vs Sterling Silver - Color Comparison

Stainless Steel vs Sterling Silver, Gold-Filled & Brass: Best Jewelry Metals

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Jewelry metals have a direct impact on important concerns like tarnish resistance, hypoallergenic properties, and overall durability. Knowing how different jewelry metals—304/ 316L stainless steel vs sterling silver, 14K gold-filled and brass— perform in these areas is essential to making an informed decision. In this guide, we’ll take a fair look at the strengths and limitations

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