Does 9K Gold Tarnish?
If you have been looking into budget-friendly gold jewelry, you may have come across 9K gold (also known as 375 gold). It is especially popular in the UK and parts...
Why Diamonds Are Cheaper Than Ever
The diamond market is currently changing in a way never seen before. We’re seeing that mined and lab-grown diamonds are drastically dropping in price. According to an article from The Guardian,...
Comparing Gold Karats: A Guide to 8K, 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K & 24K Gold
Gold comes in many variations, from 8 karat all the way to 24 karat gold. At Hardtwein, we have decided to offer 14 karat gold because it offers the perfect...
Gold Guide: Plated vs. Vermeil vs. Gold-Filled vs. Solid Gold
With the steady rise of gold prices and a cultural shift towards fast fashion (or in this case – “fast jewelry”), customers have been looking for cheap alternatives to solid...
Moissanite vs. Diamond: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Let’s face reality: the diamond and traditional fine jewelry industry doesn’t want you to buy anything else besides diamonds. And to be fair, up until a few decades ago, there...