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November birthstone: blue topaz and the stones that go with it Which stone actually belongs to November? A question I get regularly, and the answer is richer than a single...

Choosing a pearl necklace: Liv and Noor in surgical steel, and when silver is still the better fit You're looking for a pearl necklace, and the first question that usually...

Freshwater pearls: how they are formed, how to recognize a real one, and why a wild pearl is almost priceless You hold a pearl necklace or ring in your hands...

During my maternity leave after the birth of my third daughter, I was sitting at the table with my aunt, who had just arrived in the Netherlands, and I told...

What is the difference between 925 silver and silver-plated? How do you know if a ring is real silver or if it is silver-plated? It is a fair question, because...

October's birthstone is a choice, not a fact Which gemstone actually belongs to October? If you look beyond the well-known list of birthstones, you'll find eight stones associated with October....