Jewelry
Do Pearls Require More Care Than Other Jewelry?
If you’re considering pearl jewelry for the first time, it’s normal to wonder whether pearls are “high maintenance” compared to diamonds, gold, or other everyday jewelry. Many people ask, do pearls require more care than other jewelry?...
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May 20, 2026
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Katie Muirhead
TPS Education Pages
Learn from the Best: Our GIA Pearl Specialist, Lauren
Key Highlights
We are proud to announce that our own Lauren Greenberg is now a GIA-certified pearl specialist....
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November 23, 2025
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Katie Muirhead
Pearls
How to Clean Pearls: Essential Care for Pearl Jewelry
How to Clean Pearls: Key Highlights
Here’s what you need to know about pearl care, including tips on how to clean pearls:...
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October 16, 2025
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Katie Muirhead
Jewelry
Birthstones 101 and a Complete Guide to the June Birthstone
Whether you’re born in June or are looking for the perfect personalized gift for a loved one, birthstones are a stunning choice. But did you know that there is more than one June birthstone? June is one of the few months with three birthstones—pearl, alexandrite, and moo...
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April 12, 2025
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Lauren Greenberg
Gems & Birthstones
Birthstones: The Complete Guide to Their Meaning, History, and Jewelry
If you're looking for a piece of jewelry that feels truly special, you can't go past birthstones. From pearls to emeralds, there's a stunning stone for every month of the year. But which birthstone is yours, and where do these personalized gems come from? Let's do a deep div...
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March 17, 2025
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Katie Muirhead
Gems & Birthstones
39 Types of White Gemstones: Properties, Uses and Benefits
They’re a part of our beloved jewelry, they’re an important part in crystal healing rituals, they create beautiful finishes and décor in our homes – and they’ve been around forever. White gemstones are the epitome of tranquility, protection and hope, as well as a ch...
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November 22, 2023
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Carla Jonas
Gifts & Shopping Guides
15 June Birthstone Rings You Will Love
In recent years, birthstone jewelry pieces have become increasingly popular. And given the many benefits associated with these...
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March 29, 2022
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Carla Jonas
Gems & Birthstones
The Complete Guide to Birthstone Earrings
Birthstones shimmer from every angle, each brings its own unique range of characteristics, benefits, and charm. Complete with legends and mysticism, the shimmering allure of birthstones—and more specifically birthstone earrings—was written in the stars. Let's take a clo...
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March 20, 2022
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Carla Jonas
Gems & Birthstones
33 Types of Black Gemstones: Properties, Uses and Benefits
Black gemstones have been adorning us for millennia, but the darkest of gems have more than just a decorative appeal. They are also highly valuable in various industries and in crystal healing, an ancient alternative medicine practice that is regaining popularity. From their...
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December 10, 2021
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Carla Jonas