Golden Planet Journal

Different earring backs types shown next to gold stud earrings

Earring Backs Types: How to Choose the Right One

A plain guide to the six common earring backs types, with a comparison table, fit tips, and advice on when to replace a worn back.

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Sterling silver necklaces, rings and bracelet displayed together

Sterling Silver: What It Is, How to Spot It and Its Worth

What sterling silver is, what the 925 stamp means, and how to spot real pieces. Plus what they are worth and how to keep them bright.

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Raw emerald crystal beside a polished green cut gemstone

Emerald Crystal: What It Is and How to Wear the Look

An emerald crystal is green beryl in its raw form. Learn how it forms, how raw differs from cut, and how to wear the look.

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Gold bracelets showing different types of bracelet clasps side by side

Types of Bracelet Clasps: A Simple Guide to Every Style

Lobster, box, toggle, magnetic: each clasp holds a bracelet in a different way. Learn how they work and which one fits your style.

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Green emerald gemstone in a gold ring, showing natural emerald color

Emerald Natural: How to Judge and Spot a Real Emerald

What makes an emerald natural, how to judge its color and clarity, and how to tell a real stone from a copy.

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Finished braided and knotted string bracelets with embroidery floss spools

String Bracelet Making: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Learn string bracelet making from scratch: the best cord, a simple braid, a knotted stripe, and a sliding closure that fits your wrist.

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Man's hand showing gold rings on different fingers

Meaning of Ring on Each Finger Man: A Simple Guide

What does a ring on each finger say about a man? A plain-spoken guide to thumb, index, middle, ring and pinky rings, left hand vs right hand.

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925 silver chains and a ring with a jeweler's loupe

925 Silver: What the Stamp Means and How to Check It

925 silver is the standard grade for silver jewelry. Learn what the stamp means, how to spot a real piece and how it compares with solid gold.

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Ear with multiple gold earrings showing an ear piercing chart of lobe and cartilage placements

Ear Piercing Chart: Every Placement and Earring Style

A simple ear piercing chart that names every placement, from lobe to conch, and shows which earring shapes suit each spot.

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