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Fine Jewelry, Explained
Buying guides, gemstone deep dives, metal know-how, and styling advice from the Oath team. Everything you need to choose, wear, and care for fine jewelry with confidence.
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The History of Palladium: The Youngest Precious Metal and Its Rise to Jewelry
The history of palladium, discovered in 1803 and named after the asteroid Pallas, a naturally white platinum-group metal used in jewelry and white gold.Read article → -
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The History of White Gold: When and Why a White Metal Alternative to Platinum Was Created
The history of white gold, invented in 1915 as a platinum substitute, how it is alloyed with palladium or nickel, and why rhodium gives its bright finish.Read article → -
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The History of Rose Gold: How a Pink Metal Became a Modern Classic
The history of rose gold, from Imperial Russia and Faberge's Russian gold to Cartier's Trinity ring, plus how copper gives the metal its signature pink.Read article → -
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The History of Platinum: The Rarest Metal and Its Rise to Luxury Status
The history of platinum, from ancient Ecuadorian smiths who worked it before Europe could, to the 950 standard and why it is the premier bridal metal today.Read article → -
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The History of Silver: From Ancient Coinage to Modern Fine Jewelry
The history of silver, from the Laurion mines that funded ancient Athens to the sterling 925 standard, plus how to choose and care for silver jewelry.Read article → -
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Gem & Metal Symbolism Through the Ages: Ancient Beliefs, Cultural Meanings & Modern Significance
Six thousand years of gemstone symbolism across Egypt, Greece, medieval Europe, and Asia. What rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and gold have meant historically.Read article → -
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The History of Gold: How the World's Most Desired Metal Shaped Human Civilization
The history of gold jewelry, from the 4600 BC Varna treasure and the first Lydian coins to the karat scale, plus how to choose gold that lasts a lifetime.Read article → -
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Birthstone Guide by Month: Meanings, History & the Perfect Jewelry for Every Stone
Every birthstone by month: meaning, history, and the jewelry pieces that suit each stone. From garnet to turquoise, with practical buying guidance.Read article → -
Diamond
The History of Diamonds: From Ancient India to the Modern Engagement Ring
The history of diamonds: ancient India, the South African rush and De Beers, the cutting breakthroughs that created modern sparkle, famous stones, the 4Cs, and la...Read article →
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