https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/why-gold-jewelry-is-a-great-investment 2026-08-06T15:49:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_12_fa735b48-0055-4c2f-b9b2-196dae7dc8f1.png?v=1785397489 Why Gold Jewelry Is A Great Investment https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/all-about-the-antique-longguard-chain 2026-08-06T15:49:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_11_Image-1-1_76164b50-c396-4d64-80b7-a5cc3aff132e.png?v=1785397427 All About The Antique Longguard Chain https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/why-i-love-vintage-jewelry 2026-08-08T22:56:46+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_10_Image-1_13ac820c-f4ec-4b74-b8bc-9aa639f6888c.png?v=1785397369 Why I love vintage jewelry https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/fede-hands-as-a-symbol-in-antique-jewelry 2026-08-08T22:56:45+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_13_Skaermbillede_2022-01-24_kl._15.49.27_baab5732-1f19-4bb9-b5d4-32fa06457e89.png?v=1785719374 Fede Hands As A Symbol In Antique Jewelry https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-find-your-bracelet-size 2026-08-06T15:49:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_14_1dd08826-674f-4864-84fe-987c16da1fbb.png?v=1785397596 How To Find Your Bracelet Size https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/the-history-of-the-first-diamond-cuts 2026-08-21T11:08:41+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_57_Baronessdacrecollection_6cab2d3a-84d0-40af-a85c-6916d2ee667c.png?v=1785719494 The History Of The First Diamond Cuts https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-read-english-hallmarks 2026-08-06T15:49:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_6_c11a328d-d8fe-40fc-9bde-a7b4a3ed0509.png?v=1785719637 How To Read English Hallmarks https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-clean-your-jewelry-during-a-pandemic 2026-08-06T15:49:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/imageye___-_imgi_7_DSC_9821_538ad31f-8540-455d-ba39-7380d8004d67.png?v=1785397712 How To Clean Your Jewelry During A Pandemic https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/introducing-nextmine 2026-08-08T22:56:45+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/6EEC7C0A-B829-4E8C-B5B4-FD4F5BEEAC7F.jpg?v=1785541034 Introducing Nextmine: A Circle of Collectors https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-an-old-mine-cut-diamond 2026-08-03T18:55:42+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/5CAD1816-60D0-40C0-B891-00AA9F96FD7F.jpg?v=1785540730 What Is an Old Mine Cut Diamond? 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Antique old mine cut diamond ring in 18K gold from the 1800s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-tell-if-gold-is-real 2026-08-21T11:08:39+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/DB458357-7E07-4293-8583-59C55D3DD646_83a434f8-ac75-4ab4-b0d1-ed00f1abb733.jpg?v=1785539719 How to Tell if Gold Is Real: The Tests That Work and the Ones That Do Not Antique ring from 1895 in 23K gold with an old cut diamond https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-rose-cut-diamond 2026-08-03T18:55:40+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/4C0D976F-4450-4280-9D37-8783808CF879_1dbf20fb-4763-4849-addb-9b79ac3bce66.webp?v=1785539909 What Is a Rose Cut Diamond? Victorian rose cut diamond earrings from the 1800s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/can-antique-rings-be-resized 2026-08-03T18:55:39+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/62A4FC22-C4C5-4AD7-9974-1F7CC3F161CF_f77af60a-0f72-4330-b9bf-85e68816315b.webp?v=1785661499 Can Antique Rings Be Resized? What Is Safe and What Is Not Side view of an antique Swedish gold ring from 1919, showing the plain gold shank where a resize cut is made https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/14k-vs-18k-gold 2026-08-03T18:55:38+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/4697A88E-22E7-4027-8E34-6FD775C2B74F.jpg?v=1785662136 14K vs 18K Gold: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Choose? Danish jumbo Geneva link necklace in 14K gold from the 1960s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-to-do-with-inherited-jewelry 2026-08-08T22:56:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/70E4EFA3-EF7C-4E4E-85CA-F32ED4E51771.jpg?v=1785662138 What Should You Do With Inherited Jewelry? Antique heart locket in 14K gold from Sweden, 1910s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/antique-diamonds-vs-lab-grown 2026-08-03T18:55:38+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/948E39EB-8C19-42D9-973D-07294984E3EE.webp?v=1785662141 Antique Diamonds vs Lab Grown: Which Should You Buy? Antique old mine cut diamond bangle in 18K gold, circa 1900 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/snake-ring-meaning 2026-08-21T11:08:42+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/F0139CE2-C296-4496-8F23-696186816C70.webp?v=1785662143 What Does a Snake Ring Mean? Serpent Symbolism in Antique Jewelry Antique serpent ring from the 1800s in 18K gold with old cut diamonds set in the head https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-tell-if-a-diamond-is-real 2026-08-03T18:55:37+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/4C7022F6-CC08-493F-8A58-9A8D083343A6.webp?v=1785663815 How to Tell if a Diamond Is Real: Home Tests That Actually Work Antique threestone old cut diamond ring from England, 1910s, two carats https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-tell-if-pearls-are-real 2026-08-03T18:55:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/C905ADB9-3E57-4F4B-A1DA-1D145B11E2B7.webp?v=1785663817 How to Tell if Pearls Are Real: The Tooth Test and What Comes After Pearl choker with amethyst, mother of pearl and 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-measure-ring-size 2026-08-05T01:44:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/52ED9F27-F962-45EF-8BFC-B5D3352F9BFC.webp?v=1785663820 How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home (US, UK and European Sizes) Two antique Art Deco bands in 23K gold, both size 5, from 1927 and 1933 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-does-925-mean 2026-08-03T18:55:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/A72F447B-553A-4AA4-946F-55099BC1E0FB.webp?v=1785663823 What Does 925 Mean on Jewelry? Sterling Silver Explained French sterling silver horse bracelet by Arthus Bertrand, 1940s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/antique-vs-vintage-vs-estate-jewelry 2026-08-21T11:08:37+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/93D82B21-3F03-41C4-B19C-B4A78ACE33FC.webp?v=1785663825 Antique vs Vintage vs Estate Jewelry: What Is the Difference? French Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-art-deco-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:35+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/3AD426DD-1E29-4941-84EB-92B693ACAB41.webp?v=1785663828 What Is Art Deco Jewelry? How to Recognize the 1920s Style Art Deco bangle in 18K gold with geometric design https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-mourning-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:34+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/95C80939-08EF-4934-87C7-3892C82B20A1.webp?v=1785663831 What Is Mourning Jewelry? Jet, Hair Work and Victorian Remembrance Antique enamel mourning charm from 1937 on an 18K gold watch chain https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-signet-ring 2026-08-03T18:55:34+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/81C1570F-BABF-492E-AC61-F1AA22964DB5.jpg?v=1785663834 What Is a Signet Ring and How Do You Wear One? Antique Edwardian signet ring with red agate in 18K gold, Sweden, 1908 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-cameo 2026-08-03T18:55:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/4DA72A7E-625A-4374-A8F5-66F07849A780.webp?v=1785663836 What Is a Cameo? How to Tell if Yours Is Real and Valuable Antique carved cameo pendant in an 18K gold frame from Sweden https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/why-does-jewelry-turn-skin-green 2026-08-08T22:56:43+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/A4EBFF55-B0E1-427C-A655-FC2AFE198B61.webp?v=1785713965 Why Does Jewelry Turn Your Skin Green (and How Do You Stop It)? Antique citrine silver bracelet from the 1930s, sterling silver with warm patina https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-victorian-jewelry 2026-08-21T11:08:38+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/C2B6FF5C-6C76-42E4-B248-23B00E45C1B6.webp?v=1785715178 What Is Victorian Jewelry? A Guide to the Era Antique Victorian citrine ring in 20K gold, hallmarked 1862 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-edwardian-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:32+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/681F60BE-426E-4E39-9AB7-3962FEA98428.webp?v=1785715181 What Is Edwardian Jewelry? The Lightest Era of Them All Edwardian fancy link bracelet in 14K gold from the 1910s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/white-gold-vs-yellow-gold 2026-08-21T11:08:39+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/3DA2D68C-C9A2-43FB-B40C-B9B1635D8723.webp?v=1785715184 White Gold vs Yellow Gold: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Choose? Danish diamond bracelet, 1.20 carats, in 18K white gold, 26 grams https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-rose-gold 2026-08-03T18:55:31+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/B5DAB4AC-F480-445D-9248-343DE9086BE2.jpg?v=1785715187 What Is Rose Gold? 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Small Doors, Big Feelings Vintage silver puffy heart locket pendant https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-clean-antique-jewelry 2026-08-03T19:47:10+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/AC9BAF0F-9B10-4AA1-83A9-E0E96E002AFD.jpg?v=1785715195 How to Clean Antique Jewelry Safely (and What Never to Clean) Antique watch chain necklace in 14K gold, 47.8 grams https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-store-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/F9D930E3-6A0B-4E88-9435-32C5CEF89264.webp?v=1785715197 How to Store Jewelry So It Lasts Another Hundred Years Vintage amethyst bezel set X link bracelet from 1963 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-filigree-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/C506648F-6B42-42C9-A1D2-E061D4086809.webp?v=1785715201 What Is Filigree Jewelry? Lace Made of Gold Antique cannetille work aquamarine necklace in 18K gold, Sweden 1921 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-wear-a-brooch 2026-08-03T18:55:28+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/6F06F882-9C3D-4A3B-951F-5717707FBA97.jpg?v=1785715203 How to Wear a Brooch: The Comeback Guide Ribbon bow pendant brooch in 18K gold from the 1940s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/are-opals-bad-luck 2026-08-03T19:27:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/3BDEEE69-948F-4C45-AD6E-D0B8705DF2E8.webp?v=1785715206 Are Opals Bad Luck? The Truth Behind the Superstition Antique Art Deco ring with opal and diamonds in 18K white gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-charm-bracelet 2026-08-03T18:55:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/5695E030-7DE3-4FE7-98A5-7CB53224C711.webp?v=1785715209 What Is a Charm Bracelet? A Life Told in Gold Italian vintage charm bracelet in 14K gold from 1960 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-cocktail-ring 2026-08-03T18:55:26+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/8C47AF01-47D0-4AE2-99AB-BB802CD8EE65.jpg?v=1785715211 What Is a Cocktail Ring? Big Stones and Better Stories Rose de France amethyst cocktail ring in 18K gold, mid 1900s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/which-hand-does-a-wedding-ring-go-on 2026-08-03T18:55:26+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/D29888BA-7DDC-4D8A-96CD-EB557CE30AF6.webp?v=1785715214 Which Hand Does a Wedding Ring Go On? Traditions Around the World Edwardian engraved wedding band in 18K gold from 1918 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-much-is-my-gold-worth 2026-08-03T18:55:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/6A35A740-C7D6-47FE-8E7A-69246B72B428.webp?v=1785715216 How Much Is My Gold Worth? The Honest Math Geneva link vintage necklace in 14K gold, 36.6 grams https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-an-eternity-ring 2026-08-03T18:55:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/45E5C080-F165-4F77-B045-4842EADC000E.webp?v=1785715219 What Is an Eternity Ring and When Is It Given? Antique ring with eternity diamonds in 18K white gold from the 1920s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/types-of-chain-necklaces 2026-08-03T18:55:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/50EB6B0E-55AD-41E5-9C30-E9236A793B46.jpg?v=1785715221 Types of Chain Necklaces Explained: Curb, Anchor, Bismarck and More Vintage silver bracelets in curb and bismarck link patterns https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-claddagh-ring 2026-08-21T11:08:43+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/5647A693-8E88-4942-A8FD-FFE5B0F1D11D.webp?v=1785715224 What Is a Claddagh Ring? 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The Ring That Falls Apart on Purpose Antique Victorian puzzle ring in 18K gold with interlocking bands https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-get-a-stuck-ring-off 2026-08-21T11:08:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/F1288285-7177-4EE5-97A0-FB1E46B18C44.webp?v=1785765710 How to Get a Stuck Ring Off Without Damaging It (or You) Heavy pastel pink band in 18K gold from 1965 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-to-untangle-a-necklace 2026-08-03T18:55:21+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/810176EF-A5F8-47EE-805F-75EB856DBDBC.webp?v=1785765714 How to Untangle a Necklace Chain Without Breaking It Vintage anchor chain in 14K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/amethyst-in-antique-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/6B304DD5-048D-4051-89F0-042EFADD832D.webp?v=1785765716 Amethyst in Antique Jewelry: The Purple That Was Once Precious Lavender amethyst in 23K gold from 1900 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/citrine-vs-topaz 2026-08-03T18:55:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/A3D4BE7F-9664-463E-AB65-FA01F4DA86BD.webp?v=1785765719 Citrine vs Topaz: Why Your "Topaz" Is Probably Citrine Swedish cocktail ring with a huge coffee citrine quartz in 18K gold, 1973 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/garnet-vs-ruby 2026-08-03T18:55:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/24BB4B93-B60D-4D03-B3B1-3272CE8F7C6C.webp?v=1785765723 Garnet vs Ruby: How to Tell Which Red Stone You Have Garnet cabochon ring in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/are-sapphires-only-blue 2026-08-21T11:08:40+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/93D82B21-3F03-41C4-B19C-B4A78ACE33FC_05d4ee0a-3894-47c9-85e5-d23f0cfd9a89.webp?v=1785765726 Are Sapphires Only Blue? The Full Color Range Explained French Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-cluster-ring 2026-08-03T18:55:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/0F596540-826E-4CA9-B3C9-6B232E154679.webp?v=1785765728 What Is a Cluster Ring? Small Stones, Big Presence Vintage diamond cluster ring with 1 carat in 14K white gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-stacking-ring 2026-08-03T18:55:18+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/6B98EA1B-87F6-4196-B1C5-92D9BE708271.jpg?v=1785765731 What Is a Stacking Ring? The Art of Wearing Several at Once Antique stacking ring in satin-finished 23K gold from 1939 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-promise-ring 2026-08-03T18:55:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/13642906-1BFD-445B-80C5-DAECACAFF2DC.webp?v=1785765734 What Is a Promise Ring? A Very Old Idea With a New Name Danish vintage heart ring with emerald and diamonds in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/why-danish-vintage-gold-is-special 2026-08-03T18:55:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/DC194C89-1BCF-49C5-8644-F2706EA6B7C2.jpg?v=1785765736 Why Danish Vintage Gold Jewelry Is Special Danish vintage bracelet in 14K gold from the 1960s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-mother-of-pearl 2026-08-03T18:55:16+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/193E4288-4EF1-4868-B96D-C70E8BB2B85F.webp?v=1785765739 What Is Mother of Pearl? The Shell Behind the Shimmer Carved mother of pearl pendant set in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-moonstone 2026-08-08T22:56:42+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/EA5F24B8-BAF4-4FF5-AC98-E73218A31B53.webp?v=1785765743 What Is Moonstone? The Stone With Light Inside Vintage moonstone ring in 18K gold from 1948 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-coin-jewelry 2026-08-08T22:56:42+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/5D7D32D2-0707-4EA4-AA25-7DFE580496A1.webp?v=1785765745 What Is Coin Jewelry? Money You Wear French Marianne and rooster coin pendant in 21K gold, 1910 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/how-tight-should-a-ring-fit 2026-08-03T18:55:16+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/4117A4AC-9DCE-48AF-83E4-B1D385992C7D.webp?v=1785765749 How Tight Should a Ring Fit? The Feel of a Correct Fit Vintage threestone sapphire and diamond ring in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-three-stone-ring 2026-08-03T18:55:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/4C7022F6-CC08-493F-8A58-9A8D083343A6_3906f6ac-bc37-4c5a-94a3-8dea453c74cb.webp?v=1785765751 What Is a Three Stone Ring? Past, Present and Future on One Finger Antique threestone old cut diamond ring from England, 1910s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/carat-vs-karat 2026-08-03T18:55:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/10F9ABE4-6ED1-49A3-947B-C095399C92D8.jpg?v=1785769890 Carat vs Karat: What Is the Difference? Diamond solitaire studs, 0.75 carats, in 18 karat yellow gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-solitaire-ring 2026-08-03T19:27:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/FC89F4A9-4A8B-4F0E-9307-4D05EE9BAD36.webp?v=1785769893 What Is a Solitaire Ring? One Stone, the Whole Argument Princess solitaire diamond ring in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-a-cabochon 2026-08-03T18:55:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/2F79FA7F-CF93-4113-A455-4DF99C878BF3.webp?v=1785769895 What Is a Cabochon? The Cut With No Facets at All Antique amethyst cabochon ring in 18K gold from 1928 https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/emeralds-in-antique-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/1A140509-E2C0-4E31-9DAE-A2DE247FDA56.jpg?v=1785769898 Emeralds in Antique Jewelry: Why the Best Green Comes With Flaws Natural emerald necklace in 18K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-aquamarine 2026-08-05T01:40:23+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/0E5D2DEA-90A2-4906-A650-CCD371C6D0C2.webp?v=1785769901 What Is Aquamarine? The Sea in a Stone Danish estate bracelet with multi cut aquamarines in 18K white gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/can-you-shower-with-gold-jewelry 2026-08-03T18:55:13+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/F642777B-BFF2-428E-AC40-7B9EFD17273E.webp?v=1785769904 Can You Shower With Gold Jewelry? 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A Guide for Itchy Ears and Honest Budgets Vintage emerald and diamond hoop earrings in 14K gold https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-two-tone-gold 2026-08-03T18:55:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/1507C566-8158-4035-A0C5-0819D7B998CC.webp?v=1785769923 What Is Two-Tone Gold? When One Colour Isn't Enough Two toned white and yellow gold vintage bangle in 18K gold from the 1960s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/jewelry-finishes-explained 2026-08-03T18:55:06+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/0826983D-09D3-412E-9704-1A9C1F90B7CC.webp?v=1785769926 Jewelry Finishes Explained: Satin, Brushed, Florentine and the Rest Satin finished bangle in 14K gold from the 1960s https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-rock-crystal 2026-08-03T18:55:06+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/EBBC6402-0108-4D97-B402-2555C2FA4B57.webp?v=1785769928 What Is Rock Crystal? 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The Stone That Comes in Every Colour What Is Tourmaline? The Stone That Comes in Every Colour https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/coral-in-antique-jewelry 2026-08-08T22:56:34+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/ACF5B3AD-42F4-430A-9D8A-1C56AD493A94.webp?v=1785840971 Coral in Antique Jewelry: Why It Was Everywhere, and Why It Is Not Now Coral in Antique Jewelry: Why It Was Everywhere, and Why It Is Not Now https://oldmineshop.com/blogs/journal/what-is-onyx 2026-08-08T22:56:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1050/3775/8798/articles/47DD4C8F-0CA2-4B72-9601-AB4BD0106E0B.webp?v=1785840974 What Is Onyx? The Black Stone That Is Usually Dyed What Is Onyx? 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