The Jewelry Journal

Mother of Pearl Necklace Meaning: The Material, a Documented History, and How to Choose

What a mother of pearl necklace means, explained without invented symbolism: what the material is, one museum-documented example of mother of pearl heart tokens, how to choose a piece and its meani...

Is It Disrespectful to Wear a Rosary as a Necklace? What Church Sources Say

Church law asks reverence for sacred objects set apart by dedication or blessing, and a papal letter presents the Rosary as prayer. This guide explains both, reports one priest's answer to this que...

Personalized Memorial Jewelry: Choosing What to Carry of Them

The first decision in memorial jewelry is not the metal. It is what you want to carry: a face, a name, a month or a few words. Here is what each of eight Awareness Avenue remembrance pieces actuall...

Men's Adjustable Rings: How Open Bands Fit and How to Pick the Right Range

An open band covers a range of sizes, not every size, and it is meant to be adjusted once. Here is how to read the ranges, when a sized ring is the better buy, and which of eight Awareness Avenue o...

Gold Ankh Necklace Guide: Meaning, Materials and Length

What the ankh meant in ancient Egypt and how it connects to the Coptic cross, drawn from a museum glossary and the National Park Service. What 'gold' means on a gold ankh necklace under FTC terms. ...

East-West Engagement Rings: What Turning the Stone Changes

An east-west ring turns an elongated stone so its long axis runs across your finger. This guide explains which shapes change, what you trade against the north-south lengthening line, why millimeter...

Miraculous Medal Necklace: What the Symbols Mean and How to Choose One

The Miraculous Medal front and back explained through two Catholic medal associations' accounts, plus a photo checklist, honest material labels and a chain-length method for choosing a medal necklace.

Men's Compass Necklace Guide: Finish, Size and Meaning

A men's compass necklace comes down to three choices: what the finish really is, how big the disc is, and where the chain lets it sit. Here is how the 25mm Navigator and the 20mm Voyager compare, p...

The No-Regret Jewelry Gift Guide: Fit, Materials, Personalization, and Returns

A jewelry gift guide built around fit risk, material labels, personalization rules and return terms, with picks for sisters, sons, partners and couples.

How to Choose a Men’s Gold Signet Ring

Learn how to tell solid 14K gold from vermeil and gold-tone PVD, choose a face shape and size, and brief an engraver for a crest or monogram.