What Is Gold Vermeil? How It Compares to Gold Plated, Gold Filled and Solid Gold
Real gold over sterling silver, and a legal definition most brands never mention. What vermeil is, whether it tarnishes, and when it's worth choosing.
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Stories about names, scripts and the jewelry that carries them.
Your Name in Hungarian: The Accent Behind Gemiria
Gemiria exists because of one missing accent on one name, Júlia. Here's what Hungarian accents actually mean, and how your own name would look written correctly.
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Necklace and Bracelet Size Guide: How to Find Your Fit
Every Gemiria piece comes with a built-in extender, so getting the size wrong is harder than you'd think. Here's exactly how necklace and bracelet sizing works.
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Promise Rings for Couples: Meaning, Ideas and Matching Sets
A promise ring isn't a smaller engagement ring, it's its own thing entirely. Here's what it actually means, and matching ring ideas for the people who...
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Anniversary Gifts by Year: The Traditional and Modern Guide
There's a traditional gift for every anniversary year, paper to gold. Here's the full list, and how to make any of them a little more personal....
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Personalized Jewelry for Him: A Gift He'll Actually Wear
He's not hard to shop for. He's just never been given something with his name on it. Here's what to get him instead.
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Italian Names for Boys and Girls: Meanings and Origins
Giovanni, Giulia, Marco, Sofia. The meanings behind Italy's most enduring names, plus what your own name would look like in Italian.
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Your Name in French: Why the Accent Was Always Part of It
Francois is not the same name as François. Here is the traditional French equivalent of common English names, and why the accent was never optional.
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Your Name in German: The Letters That Get Left Out
Many English names have a traditional German equivalent. German also uses letters English does not, umlauts and the eszett, which are easy to lose and not...
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Baby Name Jewelry and Push Presents: Why This Gift Is Worth the Wait
A push present or baby name necklace is one gift you genuinely have months to plan for. Here is why that timeline works in your favor,...
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Your Name in Spanish: The Traditional Equivalent and Why the Accent Matters
Many English names have a traditional Spanish equivalent. But if your name is already Spanish, there is a good chance it has been missing its accent...
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Family Necklace or Family Ring? How to Wear Every Name
A necklace or bracelet carries one name. Only the ring carries two or three. Here is how to choose the right piece for every name you...
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