Jewellery Buying Guides

Guide · 2026-07 Moissanite vs Diamond: An Honest Buyer's Guide Moissanite vs diamond compared honestly — sparkle, hardness, price and how to tell them apart. What you gain and what you give up. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 Solid Gold vs Gold-Filled vs Gold-Plated vs Vermeil Solid gold, gold-filled, vermeil and gold-plated explained — what each term means, how long the colour lasts, and what you're really paying for. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 Chain Styles Explained: Cuban, Rope, Figaro, Box and More A plain-English guide to chain styles — cuban, rope, figaro, box, tennis and cable — how they look, wear and what suits each pendant. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 How to Buy Jewellery from DHgate Safely A practical guide to buying jewellery from DHgate — shipping to Australia, spotting good sellers, payment protection and setting realistic expectations. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 Sterling Silver 101: What 925 Really Means Sterling silver explained — what the 925 hallmark means, why it tarnishes, how to clean it, and how it compares to silver-plated jewellery. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 How We Curate — Our Method and Promise How Jewelery Australia selects and ranks pieces — based on real merchant data, not invented ratings. Our editorial method and affiliate promise. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: What's the Difference? Lab-grown and natural diamonds compared honestly — how they're made, whether they're 'real', price, ethics and resale. How to choose, and where moissanite fits in. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 Cubic Zirconia vs Moissanite: Which Sparkle Should You Buy? Cubic zirconia vs moissanite compared honestly — sparkle, durability, price and which holds up better over years of wear. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home How to measure your ring size at home without a sizing kit — the string/paper method, reading a printable chart, and the mistakes that throw the result off. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 Necklace Length Guide: Choker to Opera, and How to Layer Them Necklace length guide in plain English — choker, princess, matinee and opera lengths explained, what suits different necklines, and how to layer them without tangling. Read guide → Guide · 2026-07 How to Clean Jewellery at Home: Safe Methods by Metal and Stone How to clean jewellery at home safely — the right method for gold-plated, sterling silver, moissanite/CZ and pearl pieces, and what to avoid. Read guide → Guide · 2026-08 Jewellery for Sensitive Skin: What Actually Causes Reactions Jewellery for sensitive skin explained — why nickel is the real culprit behind most reactions, which metals are genuinely safer, and how to read a listing before you buy. Read guide → Guide · 2026-08 Pearl Types Explained: Freshwater, Saltwater and Shell/Imitation Pearl types explained honestly — freshwater vs saltwater cultured pearls vs shell/imitation pearls, how to tell them apart, and what's realistic at fashion-jewellery prices. Read guide → Guide · 2026-08 White Gold vs Platinum vs Silver: Telling the White Metals Apart White gold, platinum and silver compared honestly — what each one actually is, why white gold needs rhodium plating, and how to read a listing correctly. Read guide → Guide · 2026-08 How to Store Jewellery: Preventing Tarnish, Tangles and Scratches How to store jewellery properly — stopping chains tangling, silver tarnishing and plated pieces scratching, without spending a fortune on a jewellery box. Read guide → Guide · 2026-08 A Starter Guide to Men's Jewellery: Chains, Rings and What Actually Works A practical starter guide to men's jewellery — which chain, ring and bracelet styles work, how to pick metal and finish, and how to build a small collection that lasts. Read guide → Guide · 2026-09 How to Layer Necklaces: Lengths, Spacing and Mixing Styles How to layer necklaces well — which lengths to combine, how much space to leave between them, and how to mix chain styles without it looking cluttered. Read guide → Guide · 2026-09 Gold Karats Explained: 9k vs 14k vs 18k vs 24k Gold karats explained plainly — what 9k, 14k, 18k and 24k actually mean, how purity trades off against durability and colour, and how to read a karat stamp. Read guide → Guide · 2026-09 How to Spot Fake Gold: Hallmarks and Simple At-Home Checks How to tell if gold jewellery is real — reading hallmarks correctly, simple at-home checks you can actually rely on, and the ones that don't prove anything. Read guide → Guide · 2026-09 Why Jewellery Turns Skin Green (And How to Stop It) Why jewellery turns skin green — the real chemistry behind it, why it isn't an allergy, and simple ways to stop it happening on plated and gold-tone pieces. Read guide → Guide · 2026-10 What Is Rhodium Plating? Why White Gold Is Coated (and When It Wears) Rhodium plating explained — why white gold and silver are coated in it, how long it lasts, the signs it's wearing off, and whether re-plating is worth it. Read guide → Guide · 2026-10 Cuban Link Buying Guide: Widths, Weights, Plain vs Iced, and Clasps How to buy a cuban link chain — widths and weights explained, plain vs iced-out, clasp types that actually hold up, and how to spot a well-made link. Read guide → Guide · 2026-10 Hoop Earrings Guide: Sizes, Styles and What Flatters Your Face Hoop earrings explained — sizes from huggie to statement, thickness and weight, which shape suits your face, and how to tell a well-made hoop from a flimsy one. Read guide → Guide · 2026-10 Birthstones by Month: Meanings and Gift Ideas The birthstone for every month explained — origins, meanings, colour alternatives, and how to pick a birthstone gift that actually suits the person wearing it. Read guide →