The Vanny Journal

Sterling Silver, Gold Plated or Stainless Steel...

What each metal actually is, which one survives the shower, why silver goes dark, and the cleaning method that quietly destroys plated jewelry.

Sterling Silver, Gold Plated or Stainless Steel...

What each metal actually is, which one survives the shower, why silver goes dark, and the cleaning method that quietly destroys plated jewelry.

Birth Flowers by Month and What Each One Means

All twelve birth flowers, where the tradition comes from, and why a birth flower often makes a better gift than a birthstone.

Birth Flowers by Month and What Each One Means

All twelve birth flowers, where the tradition comes from, and why a birth flower often makes a better gift than a birthstone.

How to Build a Charm Bracelet That Actually Mea...

Choosing the base chain, how many charms to use, how to space them, and the mistakes that make a stack look cluttered instead of collected.

How to Build a Charm Bracelet That Actually Mea...

Choosing the base chain, how many charms to use, how to space them, and the mistakes that make a stack look cluttered instead of collected.

Birthstones by Month: A Complete Guide

Every birth month and its stone, what each one has traditionally meant, and how to wear one without it looking like a novelty.

Birthstones by Month: A Complete Guide

Every birth month and its stone, what each one has traditionally meant, and how to wear one without it looking like a novelty.