When a piece of jewelry breaks, or when you visualize a custom design that cannot be found in a corporate store, where your jewelry goes matters. While corporate mall stores and even many local brick-and-mortar shops ship your precious heirlooms out to third-party mass production hubs, Jewelry by Christopher does things completely differently. At their…
It is a heartbreaking moment: you look down at your hand, feel a sharp edge, and realize the bottom of your ring band (the shank) has completely cracked open. A cracked ring shank is highly frustrating, especially if you recently had the ring resized or repaired. While everyday wear and tear can thin out a…
Fine jewelry is designed to last a lifetime, but it isn’t indestructible. Daily wear takes a silent toll on precious metals and gemstone settings. Rings bump against countertops, prongs catch on sweaters, and microscopic debris builds up behind stone mountings. Because structural damage happens gradually, you usually won’t notice it until a stone falls out….
How a Master Jeweler Solves the Large Knuckle Problem For many people living with arthritis, jewelry becomes a source of frustration rather than joy. Swollen, painful, or permanently enlarged knuckles often mean that rings that fit the base of your finger cannot slide past the joint. Conversely, a ring large enough to pass over the…
There is nothing more frustrating than wearing a favorite ring only to develop an itchy rash, redness, or tiny bumps on your finger. Many people immediately panic and assume they have developed a sudden allergy to their gold or silver jewelry. While metal allergies do happen, the most common culprit is a painful skin condition…
(Yes, Even Real Gold!) We have all been there: you take off a beautiful gold ring after a long day, only to find a strange, dark green or deep black band stained onto your skin. It can be alarming, especially if you paid a premium for real gold. However, rest assured—your finger isn’t having an…
Why It Tarnishes, How to Safely Use Tarn-X, and Mistakes to Avoid We all love the brilliant, cool shimmer of fresh silver jewelry. Whether it is an everyday necklace, a favorite ring, or a cherished family heirloom, sterling silver is a staple in many jewelry boxes. However, silver requires specific care to keep its shine….
We all love the brilliant sparkle of freshly cleaned jewelry. In the quest to keep rings, necklaces, and earrings gleaming, at-home ultrasonic jewelry cleaners seem like a dream come true. They promise professional-grade results from the comfort of your kitchen counter using just sound waves and water. However, what feels like a convenient shortcut can…
Picture this: It is Sunday morning. You are deep-cleaning the bathroom, scrubbing away at the tiles. You feel productive, clean, and unstoppable. You take off your favorite gold band or diamond engagement ring and set it on the counter to keep it safe from the scrub brush. But as you reach for the bottle of…