Jewelry 101

White gold vs platinum vs silver: which metal is actually best for your jewelry? This guide compares color, durability, price, tarnish, and maintenance so you can choose the right metal for engagement rings, wedding bands, and everyday pieces—without guessing or getting lost in marketing terms.

Trying to decide between IGI vs GIA? This guide explains which diamond certificate is best for natural diamonds, why IGI is the superior choice for lab-grown diamonds, and how to read a grading report so you know exactly what you’re buying—no confusing jargon, just clear, practical advice.

Carat and karat sound the same but mean two different things in jewelry: carat measures a diamond’s weight, while karat measures the purity of gold. This guide explains the difference between carat vs karat, how to read stamps like 14k/585, and how to understand listings that say “1.00 ctw in 14k gold” so you know exactly what you’re buying.

This guide explains the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds, breaks down HPHT vs CVD growth, and shows you what to look for when buying a lab-grown diamond so you get maximum size, brilliance, and value.

Custom Jewelry Design in Los Angeles, built start-to-finish in our own workshop. We create one-of-a-kind pieces in gold and silver for private clients and also manufacture custom jewelry wholesale for stores and designers.

Confused by tiny stamps like 14k, 18k, 585, 750, or 916 inside your jewelry? This quick hallmarks guide explains what each number means, how karats translate to gold purity, and how to tell real gold from simple plating.

Discover how CAD jewelry turns a simple idea into a precisely engineered gold piece. This guide walks through every step—from 3D design and wax printing to casting, stone setting, and final polish.