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The Custom Jewelry Journal
Notes from the bench: how settings fail, how stones behave in daylight, and the details that decide whether a ring still looks right after ten years.
20 articles across 10 categories
What Customers Actually Order: 2026 Archive Data
Oval overtook round in our quotes this year. Halo demand is falling among buyers under 30.
3 Nov 2026
What to Send a Jeweler When You Want Something Custom
A photograph is a start, but five specific pieces of information turn a vague idea into a quote you can compare.
2 Nov 2026
Birthstone Jewelry That Survives Daily Wear
Some birthstones are 9 on the Mohs scale. Others should never leave the jewelry box.
1 Nov 2026
How Tall Should an Engagement Ring Head Be?
Head height decides whether the ring is wearable. Most catalogues never show you the number.
31 Oct 2026
How Often Does White Gold Need Re-Plating?
Between 12 and 24 months for daily wear — and why the ring’s edges go first.
30 Oct 2026
Why Your Wedding Band Does Not Sit Flush
It is not the band’s fault. Four ways to close the gap, and one way to avoid it entirely.
29 Oct 2026
Why Your Ring Size Changes (And When to Remeasure)
Fingers swell by up to half a size during a day. Sizing at the wrong moment causes most resizes.
28 Oct 2026
Why the CAD Render Looks Better Than the Ring That Arrives
Renders are lit with an ideal environment. Real metal reflects your kitchen. Here is what to expect, and the three numbers to check instead.
27 Oct 2026
Moissanite Color Grades, Explained Without Hype
D-E, G-H, IJ — and why an old stone can look green next to a new one.
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