Charm bracelets: what holds the charms on, and how many fit
A charm bracelet is 6.5in of chain and a set of decisions. What a jump ring is, why the clasp goes first, how many charms actually fit, and what to do with the bracelet in the drawer.
Inherited jewellery: what damages an old piece, and when to have it checked
Antique, vintage and estate do not mean the same thing. What each one means, how to store and wear an inherited piece, how often to have it checked, and what to do with the pieces you will never wear again.
Odd earrings: what to do with the one that is left
A single earring is not a lost pair. What it can actually become, what a free estimate from a photograph tells you, and the 1 November cut off for a remade piece by Christmas.
Stone settings: what actually holds the stone in
Claws, rub-over, grain and channel: what each setting does to a stone, how to tell when one is working loose, and what can be done with the stones in a piece you never wear.
Mixing metals: how to wear gold and silver together
Why gold comes in different colours, what rose gold sometimes really is, and the simple ratio that makes gold and silver work together.
Hallmarks: what the marks inside your jewellery mean
A UK hallmark is a legal requirement over 7.78g in silver and 1g in gold. What 925, 375 and 999 mean, why a stamp is not a hallmark, and what the marks tell you about a piece you have inherited.