09/15/26
How to Tell If a Piece Is Solid Gold
How to tell if a piece is really solid gold: reading karat stamps, and the difference between solid, filled, vermeil, and plated.
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Kinn Classics: The Pieces That Built Kinn
Nine years ago, Kinn began with a simple intention: design fine gold jewelry worth keeping for life. Some of those first pieces are still our best sellers today. They are...
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08/26/26
Necklaces—What Won't Tarnish
Tarnish is a surface oxidation that happens when metal reacts with air, moisture, and the chemicals in skin products. Some metals tarnish quickly, some slowly, and some not at all....
08/26/26
Heirloom Quality—What to Look For
The word heirloom gets used a lot in fine jewelry marketing. But most people buying jewelry do not have a clear framework for what actually makes a piece worth keeping,...
08/26/26
Engagement Rings—The Case for Solid Gold
The engagement ring market has expanded significantly over the last decade. Lab diamonds, alternative stones, and non-traditional metals have given buyers more options than ever. But the case for a...
08/26/26
Investing in Solid Gold
A wedding band is one of the few pieces of jewelry most people wear every single day for the rest of their lives. That makes the material decision more consequential...