Two smiling, stylish women carrying shopping bags, enjoying the best Caribbean cruise ports to buy jewelry

Best Caribbean Cruise Ports to Buy Jewelry: A Port-by-Port Guide

If you’re thinking about packing up your bags and hopping on a Caribbean cruise for vacation, there are a few obvious appeals. The ocean breeze, getting to wake up in...
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Factory Price Jewelry: Why Milano Skips the Retail Markup

Most people love the feeling of paying less than what they expected for something, but it’s hard to get that feeling without wondering, “What’s the catch?” If you see a...
Woman wearing white gold Milano bracelet, ring, earrings, and necklace while leaning against a white marble wall

Best Jewelry for Travel: What to Pack and How to Keep It Safe

You’ve set your email away message, deleted Slack from your phone, and at last, that big trip you’ve been looking forward to is here. All that’s left is to double-check...
Woman outside of a building, smiling and tucking her hair behind her ear while wearing jewelry for everyday wear

Best Jewelry for Everyday Wear: Materials, Styles, and What Lasts

Many of us have those ride-or-die jewelry pieces that we never take off. There might be the occasional break you give them for cleaning, but for the most part, these...
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Yellow Gold vs. White Gold: Which Metal Is Right for Your Ring?

For most fine jewelry, especially engagement rings, gold is the most popular metal choice. It’s timeless, valuable, and durable. But the color of gold you select can often change the...
Allison Heaney, Owner & CEO of Skaggs-Walsh

Expert Interview with Allison Heaney, Owner & CEO of Skaggs-Walsh

What It Really Means to Be Family-Owned in New York City: A Conversation with Allison Heaney of Skaggs-Walsh  New York City runs on relationships that outlast trends, ownership changes, and...
Close-up of a woman’s hand with a pear-shaped VVS1 vs VVS2 clarity diamond ring resting on the shoulder of her partner

VVS1 vs. VVS2 Diamonds: Is the Difference Worth the Price?

If you've made it to the VVS tier of the diamond clarity scale, you're already looking at stones that are, by any practical measure, perfect. The question most buyers at...
Flatlay of two pendant necklaces comparing platinum vs white gold

Platinum vs. White Gold: Which Metal Is Right for Your Ring?

From across a jewelry counter, platinum and white gold look nearly the same. They both have the same clean, pale brilliance, and they both make for quality additions to your...
Five scattered white gold rings, including three engagement rings of different styles

Engagement Ring Styles: The Complete Visual Guide

You've found your perfect life partner, and now it's time to find your perfect engagement ring. It's one of the most exciting purchases you'll ever make and, if we're being...
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Online Jewelry Retailers Compared: Who Actually Saves You Money?

Online retailers have opened up the world of jewelry shopping. No longer limited to what their local shops have to offer, buyers can now buy the piece of their dreams,...
Four diamond rings, including three solitaire engagement rings arranged on a light, textured surface

Best Diamond Clarity for an Engagement Ring: A Plain-English Guide

If you've just started shopping for diamonds, you've probably already heard about the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Of the four, clarity tends to cause the most confusion, mostly...
Building Daily Confidence: TruSkin Leadership on Skincare Rituals, Trust, and Long-Term Skin Health

Building Daily Confidence: TruSkin Leadership on Skincare Rituals, Trust, and Long-Term Skin Health

Milano Jewelry sat down with leadership from TruSkin, the #1-rated vitamin C serum brand on Amazon, to discuss how clean, science-backed skincare becomes part of customers' everyday lives.  At Milano...