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Pearl lore, care guides, and notes from our Ontario workshop.
Earrings for Sensitive Ears: Why Nickel Is Usually the Problem
If your ears go red, itch or weep with most earrings, the cause is usually nickel rather than metal quality. What to ...
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18k Gold Plated, Gold Filled, Vermeil or Solid Gold: What You Are Actually Buying
Four terms, four very different products, and prices that overlap confusingly. What each one means, what it costs, an...
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Can You Shower in Gold Plated Jewellery? What Actually Makes It Waterproof
Most gold plated jewellery goes green in water because of what is underneath the gold, not the gold itself. Here is w...
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How to Choose the Right Pearl Necklace Length
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How to Choose Pearl Earrings for Your Wedding Day
A practical guide to choosing pearl earrings for your wedding day — stud vs. drop, classic vs. baroque, gold vs. silv...
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AAAA vs AAA Freshwater Pearls: What the Grade Actually Means Before You Buy
Pearl grades like AAAA and AAA are not standardised across the industry. This guide explains the four factors — luste...
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