Why Do My Earrings Smell? (And Why It Smells Like Cheese)
Sebum, skin cells and bacteria producing the same fatty acids found in ripened cheese. Why it happens, how to stop it, and how to tell normal build-up from an infection.
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How to Clean Opal Jewelry Without Ruining It
Opal holds water, which is why ultrasonic cleaners and hot taps destroy it. How to tell a solid opal from a doublet, and why submerging the wrong one clouds it in seconds.
How to Tell if Silver Is Real (3 Tests That Work, 3 That Ruin It)
Three tests that work — the 925 stamp, a magnet and an ice cube — and three that ruin the piece. Plus why tarnishing is evidence for real silver, not against it.
Why Jewelry Turns Your Skin Green (and Why It Isn't Fake)
It's copper reacting with sweat, it washes off, and it does not mean the piece is fake — real sterling does it too. Plus how to tell a green stain from an actual nickel allergy.
How to Pack Necklaces for Travel Without Knots
A suitcase is a pile of chains shaken for six hours. The drinking straw beats every jewellery roll on the market, and the zip bag everyone recommends is wrong for silver.