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How to Spot Fake Jewelry: Tips and Tricks - Stradley & Daughter

How to Spot Fake Jewelry: Tips and Tricks

Sophie Stradley

In a world filled with beautiful jewelry, not every piece is genuine. Learn how to spot fake jewelry with these expert tips, from checking hallmarks to testing metals and gemstones....

How to Spot Fake Jewelry: Tips and Tricks

Sophie Stradley

In a world filled with beautiful jewelry, not every piece is genuine. Learn how to spot fake jewelry with these expert tips, from checking hallmarks to testing metals and gemstones....

The Journey of a Gem: From Mine to Market - Stradley & Daughter

The Journey of a Gem: From Mine to Market

Sophie Stradley

Every gemstone carries within it a story that spans continents and centuries, connecting us to people, cultures, and traditions far beyond our own. From the moment a gem is mined...

The Journey of a Gem: From Mine to Market

Sophie Stradley

Every gemstone carries within it a story that spans continents and centuries, connecting us to people, cultures, and traditions far beyond our own. From the moment a gem is mined...

Understanding the Four Cs of Diamonds - Stradley & Daughter

Understanding the Four Cs of Diamonds

Sophie Stradley

Diamonds are so much more than just pretty stones. They have a story to tell, and understanding the Four Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat weight—helps you make sure that story...

Understanding the Four Cs of Diamonds

Sophie Stradley

Diamonds are so much more than just pretty stones. They have a story to tell, and understanding the Four Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat weight—helps you make sure that story...

Caring for Antique Jewelry: Preserving History - Stradley & Daughter

Caring for Antique Jewelry: Preserving History

Sophie Stradley

Antique jewelry is more than just an accessory—it’s a tangible link to our past. Caring for these pieces is essential to preserving both their beauty and their history. In this...

Caring for Antique Jewelry: Preserving History

Sophie Stradley

Antique jewelry is more than just an accessory—it’s a tangible link to our past. Caring for these pieces is essential to preserving both their beauty and their history. In this...

Gemstone Spotlight: Citrine and Topaz, November's Stones of the Sun - Stradley & Daughter

Gemstone Spotlight: Citrine and Topaz, November...

Stradley & Daughter

"Who first comes to this world below In dreary November's fog and snow, Should prize the topaz's amber hue, Emblem of friends and lovers true." -Gregorian Birthstone Poem   The Sunny Warmth of...

Gemstone Spotlight: Citrine and Topaz, November...

Stradley & Daughter

"Who first comes to this world below In dreary November's fog and snow, Should prize the topaz's amber hue, Emblem of friends and lovers true." -Gregorian Birthstone Poem   The Sunny Warmth of...

The Significance of Jewelry: How It Shaped Culture Throughout Time and Across Civilizations - Stradley & Daughter

The Significance of Jewelry: How It Shaped Cult...

Sophie Stradley

Jewelry has been an integral part of human culture for millennia, carrying deep significance far beyond mere adornment. From the ancient Egyptians who believed in the spiritual protection of their...

The Significance of Jewelry: How It Shaped Cult...

Sophie Stradley

Jewelry has been an integral part of human culture for millennia, carrying deep significance far beyond mere adornment. From the ancient Egyptians who believed in the spiritual protection of their...