For most, an engagement ring is their first high-value, emotionally significant purchase. Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions to aid you in the decision-making process for this important milestone.
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There are three key aspects to caring for all fine jewellery: storage, usage, and cleaning. It is important to pay attention to all three when caring for your jade.
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How was your piece of jewellery created? How many components does it comprise? What kinds of precious materials are they? It is our hope that the little insights we share here will help you form a better understanding of your jewellery, and how to best care for it.
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It is completely normal for tarnishing to occur in fine jewellery. But when it does happen, what do you do?
There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to the storage of fine jewellery. But one thing is certain, you’ll want to make sure your fine jewellery pieces are well protected. Here are three simple storage tips you can practice to keep them safe for years to come.
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We discuss some of the key characteristics and behaviours of dyed jade, and share tips on how to identify it.
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We distill down the different substitutes in the market so you can distinguish between gold and gold-toned jewellery, and better understand what best suits your needs.
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Through our years serving clients, we came to realise that one of the biggest misunderstandings about jewellery comes from the idea that if it looks like gold, then it is most likely gold; that the colour of the metal reflects the preciousness of the piece. The truth is, the colour of the metal has no correlation to the actual metal used.
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Three incredibly simple hacks that you can effortlessly adopt in the everyday care of your Choo Yilin jade piece.
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Since the brand began in 2009, one of the most common questions we have been asked is “How do you know you’re buying good jade?” This question has come from far and wide – from Southeast Asia to Australia, from Europe to North America. It’s known that purchasing jade is incredibly complex. We created this cheat sheet to help!
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Introducing The Classic Oval Jade Bangle, Choo Yilin’s newest icon. Sleek, chic, and minimalist. Like all Choo Yilin bangles, the Classic Oval Jade Bangle is handcrafted from organic Type A Jadeite. What sets this radiant piece apart is its custom oval cut and minimal metalwork; this pared down aesthetic is dedicated to celebrating the story of jade itself, a trait inherent to the Classics.
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When it comes to pearl jewellery, Choo Yilin primarily works with three different types of genuine, cultured pearls: South Sea, freshwater, and akoya pearls. Read on to find out more about the akoya pearl, and perhaps even find yourself a merry little surprise.
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