A pendant and chain have to work as one object. Learn how chain thickness, weight, bail opening, clasp, length and metal determine whether a pendant hangs properly and wears safely.

Gold jewellery labels can sound more similar than they are. Learn the difference between solid gold, gold-filled, vermeil and gold-plated jewellery, how each wears, and what you are actually paying for.

Not sure whether to choose a 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24 inch necklace? Learn where each length usually sits, how neck size and pendant scale change the fit, and how to choose a length...

Need your ring size before ordering online? Learn how to measure at home, why string and paper can mislead you, how knuckles and wide bands affect fit, and when to use a proper ring sizer.

Custom jewelry is not automatically better than ready-made. Here’s when commissioning a piece is genuinely worth the extra design work — and when it probably isn’t.

Shopping for sterling silver jewelry in Canada? Learn how to identify solid 925 silver, judge craftsmanship, understand pricing, and choose jewelry made to last.