How to Repurpose an Old Wedding Band Without Melting It Down
What can you do with an old wedding band besides melt it down? See how we've turned bands into pendants, earrings, and redesigned rings, keeping the original metal and stones intact.
What Does Karat Mean? Gold Purity Guide
What Does Karat Mean in Gold Karat (K or kt) measures how much pure gold is in a piece of jewelry, on a scale of 24. Pure gold is 24 karats. 18K gold is 18 parts gold and 6 parts other metals, or 7...
Does Chlorine or Bleach Damage Gold Jewelry?
Many people are unaware of the effects of bleach and chlorine on gold jewelry. Exposure to cleaning products containing bleach (chlorine is the active ingredient in most household bleach) and even ...
The Ultimate Guide to Sizing Rings for the Perfect Fit
How to find the right finger size so your rings feel as good as they look. Why is it so hard to get that perfect fit for your rings? Rings that slide around or are uncomfortably tight can be super ...
Forging Beauty: A Goldsmith’s Story
If you’ve visited Jewelsmith, you’ve probably seen our goldsmiths hard at work through the glass windows that make the studio visible from our showroom. With the majority of our jewelry designed an...
Now Trending: Jewelry Inspired by the Great Outdoors
From ancient Eygptian scarab beetle jewels to the insect motifs of Victorian jewelry, nature themes have long captivated jewelry makers and wearers. At Jewelsmith, our goldsmiths have been incorpor...
