How to stop jewellery turning your skin green for good
You take off a chain or a bracelet and find a faint green mark left behind on your skin. It is harmless, but it is annoying, and it can put you off a piece you otherwise like.
Materials, Care & Longevity
Understanding what makes jewellery last. Learn about materials, craftsmanship, and care — and how thoughtful choices and everyday habits help your pieces stand the test of time.
Can you wear jewellery at the gym, and which pieces actually stay put?
There is a small ritual a lot of us go through before a workout: the watch comes off, the bag goes in a locker, and then you stand there wondering whether the necklace is going to be a problem too.
How to start a jewellery collection on a budget that actually lasts
Most jewellery collections do not begin with a plan. They build up from impulse buys, gifts and high-street finds, until the box is full of pieces that tarnished within a season and nothing quite goes together.
Is gold-plated jewellery hypoallergenic, or only as kind as what hides underneath?
If your ears sting after a few hours in new earrings, or a necklace leaves a red line by the end of the day, you start reading labels more carefully.
Can you wear jewellery swimming, or is the pool going to ruin it?
You are about to get in the water, and there is that pause: do you leave the necklace on the lounger where it might wander off, or risk the chlorine?
How to tell if jewellery is real gold, with the checks you can do yourself
There is a particular moment when you turn a piece over, looking for some tiny clue that tells you what you actually own. Maybe it was a gift, an inheritance, or a bargain that felt too good to be true.
