Factory diamonds are set by the watch brand; aftermarket diamonds are added later. Both exist on real watches. Here is how they differ and why it matters for value.
Gold is not magnetic, so a magnet is a quick first check. But passing the magnet test does not prove a piece is gold. Here is how to read it.
A green ring on your skin usually means copper in the metal reacting with sweat. Here is what causes it, whether your chain is fake, and how to stop it.
Real gold scratches, higher karat isn't always better, and toothpaste is bad for jewelry. Eight common myths and the truth behind them.
All three look silver, but the stamp, weight and wear tell them apart. Here is how to identify sterling silver, white gold and platinum.
"Iced out" only means covered in stones. Those stones can be diamonds, moissanite or cubic zirconia, and the price is completely different. Here is how to tell what you are buying.
Jewelers check the stamp, weigh the piece, then test the metal itself. Here is what each step tells us, and why some real gold has no stamp at all.
Gold has a real cost per gram, so a deal that looks too good usually is. Here are five red flags to check before you buy a gold chain online.