Education · Jul 27, 2026
Lab-Grown Gemstones: Emerald, Paraiba, Padparadscha & More
A guide to lab-grown coloured gemstones — what they are, how they're priced, and which ones suit rings, pendan…
The Holycome Journal
Buying Guides & Expert Advice
50 articles on stones, metals, sizing and care — the same answers we give our own clients.
Buying Guides · Jul 20, 2026
Loose Stones: How to Buy a Loose Moissanite or Lab Diamond
How to buy loose stones — what size means in millimetres vs carats, how to compare grade, and when bulk pricin…
Guides · Jul 13, 2026
Custom Jewelry: How the Design-to-Delivery Process Works
From reference photo to finished piece — the five steps of ordering custom jewelry, and what to prepare before…
Guides · Jul 6, 2026
Wedding Band Metals Compared: Gold, Platinum, Palladium & More
14k vs 18k gold, platinum vs white gold, palladium, titanium — a durability and price comparison for wedding b…
Guides · Jun 29, 2026
How to Measure Ring Size at Home: The 3-Minute Method
Measure ring size at home without a sizer — using string, an existing ring, or our size chart. Plus 5 tips to …
Education · Jun 22, 2026
The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat
What the 4Cs mean and which one matters most — a plain-English guide to cut, colour, clarity and carat weight.
Care · Jun 15, 2026
How to Care for Emerald, Paraiba, Sapphire & Ruby Jewelry
Safe cleaning and storage for coloured gemstones — what to use, what to avoid, and why emerald needs different…
Care · Jun 8, 2026
How to Clean Moissanite Jewelry (and Keep It Sparkling)
The safe way to clean moissanite rings, earrings and necklaces at home — and the mistakes that dull the sparkl…
Buying Guides · Jun 1, 2026
Moissanite Gift Guide: What to Buy for Anniversaries & Birthdays
Gift ideas by occasion and budget — studs, pendants, tennis bracelets and rings in moissanite and lab-grown st…
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