Jewellery guide

I previously created jewellery under the name Kilahus, which is why the Kilahus hallmark appears in some of the photographs. However, I decided not to establish a business—at least for now.

Jewellery care

A tarnished silver ring partially polished with a polishing cloth.

There are many old and new home tricks that promise to restore the shine of jewellery quickly. However, these methods often come with risks - for example, delicate gemstones may be damaged by certain cleaning techniques.

Choosing a ring

Silver-plated and gold-plated finishes

Choosing a ring can feel overwhelming, but this guide will help you get started.

Ring shanks

Oval ring shank

This section introduces the most common ring shank styles used in jewellery.

Precious metals

Bronze

The metal affects a piece of jewellery's colour, durability, and how easy it is to work with. This section has  information about non-precious metals, such as nickel silver and bronze.

Gemstones

Garnet gemstone

Gemstones add colour and character to jewellery. You can find recommended cleaning methods for different gemstones and ornamental stones.

Stone settings

Cluster setting

Stone settings can make jewelry more magnificent.

Surface finish

Cone bur surface finish

Different surface finishes add texture and character to jewellery.