Ruby, Decoded: July's Birthstone and How to Wear It

July's birthstone is the boldest of them all. What a ruby means, what to look for, and how to wear red without waiting for an occasion.

How to Build a Bracelet Stack: A Fine Jewelry Guide

The wrist is the easiest place to start a stack. How to mix a tennis line, a bangle, and a chain into something that looks collected, not crowded.

What Is a Tennis Necklace? Tennis Jewelry, Decoded

Why is it called a tennis necklace, what makes a riviera different, and how do you actually wear one? The most-loved piece in fine jewelry, decoded.

How to Build a Charm Necklace: A Guide to the JJ Charm Bar

A charm necklace is not bought, it is built. A guide to choosing your chain, picking charms that mean something, and layering them.

Pearl vs Mother of Pearl: The June Birthstone, Decoded

They come from the same place and look nothing alike. The June birthstone explained: what pearl and mother of pearl actually are, what they mean, and how to wear both.

Travel Jewelry, Decoded: The Fine Pieces Worth Packing

Not every piece is built for a carry-on. The fine jewelry that travels well, the gold that handles salt water and sunscreen, and a summer edit of color inspired by Morocco.

Tennis Bracelet 101: How to Pick Yours

The tennis bracelet is the most underrated piece in fine jewelry. Five things to check before you buy one, and the JJ picks at every price point.

Bold Gold: Why Statement Pieces Outlast Trends

Trends fade. Gold doesn't. The five Bold Gold pieces our designers wear themselves, and why they keep coming back to them.

How to Layer Necklaces: A 4-Step Guide

Layered necklaces are the easiest way to make any outfit look intentional. Four rules to follow, plus the pieces our stylists actually layer.

Emerald 101: How to Pick a Real One

May is emerald month. Here is how to spot a real one in under 60 seconds, plus the six pieces our gemologists would buy themselves.