Girly Trinkets exists because of a pretty ordinary frustration: it's hard to find jewelry that looks put-together without either overpaying for fine jewelry or gambling on something that turns your finger green after two wears.We're a small, Canada-based team, and rather than manufacturing our own pieces from scratch, we curate — we go looking for gold-plated, rose-gold-plated, and sterling silver jewelry from a range of makers, try to find the pieces that photograph well, wear well, and don't look like everything else in a crowded market, and bring them into...
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A ring that's the right size disappears on your hand — you forget you're wearing it. A ring that's off by even half a size is something you notice all day, either spinning around your finger or leaving a mark. Here's how to get it right before you order.Measure at the right timeFingers naturally swell and shrink throughout the day and with temperature, so measure in the evening when your hands are at their largest, and avoid measuring right after exercise or in very cold weather.The string or paper methodWrap...
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Gold-plated jewelry gets its shine from a thin layer of gold bonded to a base metal underneath. That plating is what makes affordable jewelry possible, and it's also the part you're protecting when you hear the word "tarnish." Tarnishing happens when the plating reacts with moisture, oils, or chemicals and starts to dull, discolor, or wear through to the metal underneath. The good news: a few small habits make a real difference in how long a piece keeps its finish.Keep it dryWater is the single biggest cause of premature tarnishing....
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