The Cyrillic Alphabet: Ukrainian, Serbian and Bulgarian Names
Cyrillic is not one alphabet. Ukrainian, Serbian and Bulgarian each have letters the others don't, and that difference matters on a name.
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Stories about names, scripts and the jewelry that carries them.
Personalized Christmas Gifts: What to Give and When to Order
The gift that doesn't blend into the pile has someone's name on it. Here's what to give, and the order deadline nobody plans for.
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Initial Necklace or Name Necklace: Which Should You Choose?
One says everything at a glance. The other makes people look twice. Here's how to work out which one you actually want.
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Word Necklaces and Affirmation Jewelry: Wearing What You Need to Remember
A name tells people who you are. A word reminds you of something you decided to hold onto. Both are made exactly the same way.
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Sweet 16 and Teen Girl Gift Ideas: Jewelry She'll Actually Wear
Too childish and it stays in the drawer. Too grown up and it feels like someone else's gift. Here's what teenagers actually wear.
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Sister Jewelry: Gift Ideas for the Sister Who Has Everything
Sisters are the hardest people to surprise and the easiest to get right. Matching necklaces, bracelets and rings that actually mean something.
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Best Friend Jewelry: Matching Gift Ideas for the Friend Who Feels Like Family
Some friendships deserve their own jewelry. Matching necklaces, bracelets and rings for the person who has been there the whole time.
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Bridesmaid Jewelry and Gift Ideas: What to Give Your Wedding Party
The bridesmaid gift that doesn't get left in the hotel room. Here's what to give each person standing next to you, and when to order it.
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Hypoallergenic Earrings for Sensitive Ears: What to Look For
If earrings make your ears itch, sting, or swell, the metal is almost always the reason. Here's what to look for, and what those labels actually...
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Laser-Cut vs Engraved Jewelry: What's Actually Different
Everyone says "engraved," but that's usually not what's actually happening. Here's the real difference, and why it matters most when a name has an accent to...
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How to Layer Necklaces: A Complete Guide
Layering isn't complicated once you know the one rule that actually matters. Here's how to stack necklaces properly, and how a name necklace fits into the...
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Personalized Jewelry for Grandma and Grandpa: Gifts That Mean Something
She doesn't need another candle. A necklace with every grandchild's name on it is the gift she'll actually wear every day.
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