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18K gold magpie ring with diamond pavé wings, side view

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How to Care for 18K Gold & Diamond Jewelry: A Complete Guide

by Teases on Jul 31, 2026
How to care for 18K gold and diamond jewelry — daily wear, cleaning pavé settings at home, what to avoid, storage, and when to see a jeweler.
18K gold magpie ring with diamond pavé and a black onyx eye on an open band

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The Magpie in Jewelry: Symbolism, Culture & Why It Matters

by Teases on Jul 31, 2026
What a magpie symbolizes in jewelry — joy and good fortune in Chinese culture, its mixed meaning in the West, and why the bird appears in fine jewelry.
Green African jade Art Deco bangle with geometric square-cut detailing in sterling silver and an 18K white gold finish

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Art Deco Jade: Why 1920s Design Is Back on the Wrist

by Teases on Jul 31, 2026
Art Deco jade jewelry: the 1920s love of jade and geometry, why the look is trending again, and how to wear an Art Deco jade bangle or ring today.
Wide Art Deco bangle in green African jade with sterling silver and an 18K white gold finish

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African Jade vs Burmese Jade: What You're Actually Buying

by Teases on Jul 31, 2026
African jade vs Burmese jade: African jade is a trade name for grossular garnet, not jadeite or nephrite. How the stones differ and how to buy jade honestly.

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African Jade Art Deco Stackable Ring — The Landscape Collection

by HUOXIAO on Jul 31, 2026
"The matching ring is finally here." Not what you find everywhere.Real jewelry. Exclusive design. A double-layer stackable ring. Silver.Gold. 18K white gold.Jade. Natural whole-cut African jade. (10:30 A.M. Natural daylight. Phone camera, unedited.) (8:00 P.M. After dinner. A quick snapshot.) (Emerald & diamond woven gold vintage brooch —also by TEASES.) The original inspiration:Archival 1920s–1930s Art Deco cufflinks. We took a jade cufflink from the 1920sand turned it into this — a white gold and silver jade ringI cannot stop wearing. AS U SEEModern. Square-cut. Clean. Completely captivating.So we made the full set —white gold bangle, ring,studs, diamond-and-jade long chain. * TEASES named this collection “The Landscape.”If the bangle is the mountain range on the wrist,then this ringis the smallest brushstroke on the finger — A landscape, folded small. “Every piece of natural jade holds its own distant mountain.” Every piece of African jade is natural.Hand-selected in Vancouverand hand-inspected before settinginto solid sterling silver with 18K white gold. (Ring — approximately 3–3.5g. Light against the skin.)Vancouver lookbook, shot as worn.No reselling. Cut from raw stone. “Nothing like the thin versions you see elsewhere.Whole-cut. Natural. Thick.” The Art Deco eraand its obsession with jade and white gold.Grand enough for a gala.But what we love most about this collectionis how it wears daily — Effortlessly. All photographed in Vancouver. Real life.Most of these are phone photos, unedited.AS U SEEThis is real jewelry.Every batch of African jade is different.This one — genuinely beautiful. Available in North America.(7-day no-questions return policy.)Buy the full set — cut from the same stone. Rare.(If you can still get one.) The more presence a piece has,the simpler I dress around it.A hoodie. A white tee.No rules. No season. Day to night. Daily.Phone camera. Natural light.Different light, different colour —even on the same piece:pea green, sage grey, deep emerald…The grain shifts with the light. A landscape, hidden on the finger. * This collection series — almost entirely personal pieces. Jewelry, not accessories.In 2023, TEASES was reborn in Vancouverto bring real diamonds, natural gemstones, silver, and gold. No speculation. No imitation.Designed at Kitsilano, Vancouver.Available in North America. Natural African jade. Certificate included.Not for display, but for companionship.

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African Jade Art Deco Bangle — The Landscape Collection

by XIAO HUO on Jul 31, 2026
"A landscape on the wrist." 10:30 A.M. Natural daylight. Phone camera. No filter. * Jade. / Natural whole-cut African jade Silver. / Solid sterling silver Gold. / 18K white gold 8:00 P.M. After dinner. A quick snap. The original inspiration: Archival Art Deco auction pieces, 1920–1930s. In the early 1900s, European jewellers began collecting Eastern jade, jade beads, jade carvings — resetting Oriental stones into architectural Western structures. Fascinating. So we made the full set. Bangle. Ring. Studs. Took the jade cufflinks of the 1920s and turned them into something I cannot stop wearing — a silver-and-white-gold jade ring. * For a woman of the East, this is a landscape. on. the. wrist. Every piece of natural jade carries its own distant mountains. Every stone is natural. Hand-inspected and selected by TEASES in Vancouver before silver-and-white-gold setting. TEASES. Vancouver lookbook. Bracelet — approx. 48–50 g. A substantial piece of jewellery. Ring — approx. 3–3.5 g. Smooth against the skin. "Nothing like the thin ones on the market. Whole-cut. Natural. Thick." The Art Deco obsession with jade and white gold. Grand enough for the occasion. But what I love most about this African jade series is how it lives in the everyday — effortlessly stylish. All shot by the founder in Vancouver. Mostly phone camera. No retouching. Here is another day — just living with it. AS U SEE This is real jewellery. Highly recommended. The good pieces go first. Every batch of African jade is different. This batch is truly beautiful. Same return policy as TEASES North America — 7-day no-questions-asked returns. Get the full set. Same stone. Incredibly rare. (If it is still available.) Authentic hallmark. Solid sterling silver with 18K white gold. "Exclusive design. One-hand clasp. Incredibly comfortable." No resale markup. Raw stone, self-cut. North American source. Delivered directly. The bigger the jewellery, the simpler the top I reach for. Any outfit. Any season. Day to night. Daily. All phone camera. Natural light. Different light, different colour — even on the same bracelet: Pea green, sage grey, deep emerald… The grain shifts with the light. A landscape hidden on the wrist. * This collector's jewellery series — mostly personal pieces. Fine jewellery, entirely apart from ordinary accessories. In the summer of 2023, we brought the Vancouver-based gemstone brand TEASES under our name — bringing real diamonds, natural stones, silver, and gold. No resale. No imitation. Design headquarters in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Available in North America. Natural African jade. Certified. Not for display, but for companionship.
Fine 18K yellow gold chain necklace on a soft background

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18K Gold Chain Necklace Guide: Weight, Length and Layering

by TEASES on Jul 25, 2026
An 18K gold chain necklace guide — what gram weight tells you, how necklace lengths are named, and how to layer chains for an effortless look.
Adjustable triple-layer 18K gold necklace worn as layered strands

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How an Adjustable Triple-Layer Gold Necklace Works

by TEASES on Jul 25, 2026
How an adjustable triple-layer gold necklace works — wear one, two or three strands and change the length from choker to mid-length, all from one piece.
Gold flying-horse piece worn as a pendant on a chain

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Brooch or Pendant? How Convertible Jewelry Hardware Works

by TEASES on Jul 25, 2026
How convertible brooch-pendant jewelry works — the bail, loop and pin hardware that lets one piece be worn as a brooch or a necklace pendant.
Hand-finished gold flying-horse brooch and pendant with ruby accents, front view

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Gold Horse Brooch Buying Guide: Metal, Weight and Fastening

by TEASES on Jul 25, 2026
A buying guide to gold horse brooches — understanding the metal, why pin fastenings differ, how weight affects wear, and what to check before buying.
Slim 14K gold stackable ring with a burgundy red enamel band

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How to Stack Enamel Rings Without Hiding the Color Band

by TEASES on Jul 25, 2026
How to stack rings so a colored enamel band still shows — spacing, widths, finishes, and sizing tips for building a stack around a burgundy enamel ring.
Compact 14K gold hoop earrings with a burgundy enamel finish

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How to Measure Hoop Earrings: Inner vs Outer Diameter

by TEASES on Jul 25, 2026
How hoop earring size is measured — the difference between inner and outer diameter, what a figure like 12mm means, and how to pick the right hoop size.
18K gold openwork stud earrings with a ruyi-inspired window motif

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Ruyi and Window Motifs in Contemporary Gold Jewelry

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
What the ruyi motif means and how traditional Chinese window and lattice patterns appear in modern gold jewelry — symbolism, design, and how to wear it.
Solid 18K yellow gold openwork stud earrings with a micro-bead border

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18K Gold Stud Earrings: Size, Weight and Backing Guide

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
How to choose 18K gold stud earrings — reading the size in millimetres, what weight tells you, and the earring backings that keep studs secure.
White gold diamond link earrings shown in stud and drop configurations

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Convertible Diamond Earrings: Stud and Drop Structures Explained

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
What convertible diamond earrings are and how stud and drop configurations work — the versatile structure that lets one design be worn more than one way.
Two-tone 9K gold tassel earrings with alternating light and warm gold strands, front view

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What "Two-Tone Gold" Means: Alloy, Plating and Finish

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
What two-tone gold really means — how jewelers create two colours in one piece through different alloys, plating, or surface finish, and how to care for it.
Diamond ribbon bow pendant necklace in 18K white gold

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Bow vs Ribbon Necklace: The Same Motif, Two Names

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
Bow, ribbon, knot — the same jewelry motif goes by different names. What each term means, what the bow symbolizes, and how to shop for it.
Pavé-set diamond bow pendant necklace in 18K white gold, front view

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Diamond Bow Necklace Buying Guide: Pavé, Metal and Measurements

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
A buying guide to diamond bow necklaces — what pavé setting means, why white gold suits the motif, and how to read pendant and chain measurements.
Solid 14K gold tassel earrings shown against a neutral background

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Solid Gold vs Gold-Plated: What the Difference Means for Earrings

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
Solid gold vs gold-plated earrings — what each term means, how they wear over time, and how to tell them apart before you buy.
Long 14K gold tassel dangle earrings with articulated fringe strands

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Gold Dangle Earrings: Length, Weight and Closure Guide

by TEASES on Jul 24, 2026
How to choose gold dangle earrings — understanding drop length, weight and comfort, and the closure types that keep long earrings secure.