# JewelryVetted

> Independent fine jewelry reviews and buying guides: rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets, explained clearly, with reader codes from brands we trust.

JewelryVetted publishes jewelry reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://jewelryvetted.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://jewelryvetted.com/glossary): jewelry terms defined
- [How we review](https://jewelryvetted.com/how-we-review)

## Topics
- [Rings](https://jewelryvetted.com/category/rings): Engagement rings, wedding bands, stacking and statement rings.
- [Necklaces](https://jewelryvetted.com/category/necklaces): Pendants, chains, lockets and layering necklaces.
- [Earrings](https://jewelryvetted.com/category/earrings): Studs, hoops, huggies and drop earrings.
- [Bracelets](https://jewelryvetted.com/category/bracelets): Tennis bracelets, chains, bangles and charm bracelets.

## Buying guides
- [Birthstones by Month: Colors, Meanings and Care Tips](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/birthstones-by-month): The modern birthstones are garnet (January), amethyst (February), aquamarine (March), diamond (April), emerald (May), pearl, moonstone or alexandrite (June), ruby (July), peridot, spinel or sardonyx (August), sapphire (September), opal or tourmaline (October), topaz or citrine (November) and tanzanite, zircon or turquoise (December). Hardness varies a lot: diamond, ruby and sapphire suit daily-wear rings, while pearl, opal and emerald are better in earrings and pendants.
- [Diamond Shapes Guide: Round, Oval, Princess, Emerald and More](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/diamond-shapes-guide): Round brilliant is the most popular and most sparkly diamond shape, and the most expensive per carat. Oval, pear and marquise look larger for their weight and lengthen the finger. Princess and radiant give a modern square or rectangular look with lots of sparkle. Emerald and Asscher step cuts show clarity rather than sparkle, so choose higher clarity grades for them.
- [10k vs 14k vs 18k Gold: Karats, Vermeil and Plating Explained](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/gold-karats-explained): Karat measures how much of a piece is pure gold: 24k is pure, 18k is 75% gold, 14k is 58.3% and 10k is 41.7%. More gold means richer color and a higher price but a softer metal. For everyday rings and chains, 14k is the best balance of durability, color and cost. Gold vermeil, gold-filled and gold-plated pieces have only a layer of gold over another metal, so they cost less but wear through over time.
- [How to Clean Jewelry at Home: Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Pearls](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/how-to-clean-jewelry-at-home): Most gold, platinum and diamond jewelry cleans safely with warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush, followed by a rinse and a dry with a lint-free cloth. Clean sterling silver with a silver polishing cloth. Treat pearls, opals, emeralds and other soft or porous stones gently: wipe them with a damp cloth only. Avoid toothpaste, baking soda and bleach, and skip ultrasonic cleaners for fragile stones.
- [How to Find Your Ring Size at Home (With a Size Chart)](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/how-to-find-your-ring-size): The most reliable way to find your ring size at home is to measure the inside diameter of a ring that already fits that finger and match it to a size chart. If you don't have one, wrap a strip of paper around the base of the finger, mark where it overlaps, and measure the length: 54.4 mm around is a US size 7. Measure at the end of the day, and size up a half size for bands wider than 6 mm.
- [How to Measure Your Bracelet Size (Chain, Tennis and Bangle)](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/how-to-measure-bracelet-size): Measure around your wrist just below the wrist bone with a soft tape or a strip of paper, then add room for the fit you want: about 1.5 cm (half an inch) for a snug fit, 2 to 2.5 cm (about an inch) for a comfortable fit, and 3 cm or more for a loose, dangling fit. A 7-inch bracelet suits most women's wrists and an 8-inch bracelet most men's. Bangles are sized by the widest part of your hand, not your wrist.
- [Best Earring Metals for Sensitive Ears: A Hypoallergenic Guide](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/hypoallergenic-earrings-guide): Most earring reactions are caused by nickel. The safest choices for sensitive ears are implant-grade titanium (ASTM F136), niobium, platinum and solid 14k or 18k yellow gold. Surgical stainless steel works for many people but still contains some nickel. Avoid unmarked base metals and cheap plated jewelry, which often contain nickel under a thin coating.
- [Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What's the Real Difference?](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/lab-grown-vs-natural-diamonds): Lab-grown and natural diamonds are chemically, physically and optically the same: both are pure carbon crystals with the same hardness and sparkle, and you can't tell them apart without lab equipment. The differences are price, resale value and origin. Lab-grown diamonds cost far less for the same size and quality; natural diamonds hold more value and are rarer. Choose lab-grown for the biggest, best-looking stone for your budget, natural if rarity and long-term value matter to you.
- [Moissanite vs Diamond: Sparkle, Durability and Price Compared](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/moissanite-vs-diamond): Moissanite is a different gemstone from diamond, not a fake diamond. It is almost as hard (9.25 on the Mohs scale vs 10), has more colorful rainbow sparkle, and costs a small fraction of a diamond of the same size. Diamond has a whiter, more classic brilliance and holds more value. Choose moissanite for a large, durable stone on a budget; choose diamond if you want the traditional look and some resale value.
- [Necklace Length Guide: Where Each Length Sits (With Chart)](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/necklace-length-guide): The most popular necklace length is 18 inches, which sits just below the collarbone on most women and suits almost every neckline. 16 inches sits at the base of the neck, 20 to 22 inches falls a little lower for open necklines, and 24 inches and longer reach the chest. Men's chains usually start at 20 inches. For layering, space necklaces about 2 inches apart.
- [White Gold vs Platinum: Which Is Better for a Ring?](https://jewelryvetted.com/guides/white-gold-vs-platinum): Platinum is naturally white, denser, hypoallergenic and holds stones very securely, but it costs more and develops a soft, matte patina over time. White gold looks just as bright when new because it is plated with rhodium, costs less and is lighter, but it needs re-plating every year or two to stay bright white. Choose platinum for a low-maintenance heirloom ring; choose white gold for the look at a lower price.

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