Jewelry Guides

Oval vs pear engagement rings compared: look, sparkle, how they wear on the hand, and which settings suit each shape.

Forget the "three months' salary" rule. A simple way to set an engagement ring budget, and how stone, metal and setting choices change the price.

Find your ring size at home in minutes. Three easy methods plus a US ring size chart with inside diameter and circumference in millimeters.

Solid 14K gold vs gold plated jewelry: how they are made, how they wear over time, and which to choose for rings, bands and bracelets.

Compare engagement ring shapes: round, oval, emerald, pear, marquise, cushion, radiant, princess and Asscher. See how each looks and who it suits.