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10K gold is harder. 14K gold shines brighter. For a chain you wear every day, hardness usually wins. Here is why and where SKRT lands.

A tennis chain is a continuous line of stones held in tiny prong settings. The name comes from a 1987 US Open accident that changed the jewelry market.

18K gold is 75% pure. It is the sweet spot between rich color and acceptable hardness. Here is when 18K is worth the upgrade and when it is overkill.

Three 'diamonds' that most people cannot tell apart. The actual differences are hardness, refractive index, and price. Here is what you actually get with each.

Seven main gold chain link styles, each with a different texture and feel. Cuban, tennis, rope, figaro, byzantine, herringbone, mariner explained.

VVS means very, very slightly included. VS is very slightly included. SI is slightly included. Here is what each grade looks like and when it matters.

Miami cuban uses bezel-set stones for a heavier classic look. Prong cuban uses tiny prongs for maximum sparkle. Here is which one to buy.

Necklace length determines where the chain sits on your chest. From 18 inches at the throat to 30 below the sternum, here is what each length looks like on a man.

Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat. The four words every jeweler uses. Here is what each one actually means when you are shopping iced-out chains and pendants.