The Zavaire Journal
Color, craft and the pieces worth a second look.
Notes on what makes a piece interesting — how color behaves, how things are made, and how to wear the result.
Share & Earn
How to Photograph Your Jewelry for Share & Earn: Your Phone Is Enough
A photo or video of you wearing your Zavaire piece earns up to 100% of its price back in credit. Here is how to shoot one that gets approved: the light, the distance, the crop, what to say on a...
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Buying
A Jewelry Gift Guide by Recipient: Who They Are Decides What to Give
Buying
What to Look For When Buying Handmade Jewelry Online
Care
How to Store Jewelry So It Doesn't Tarnish, Tangle or Scratch
Materials
Pewter and Zamak Jewelry: What the Metal Is and How It Wears
Bracelets
How to Stack Bracelets Without the Mess
Zavaire
Cultural Elements Is Now Zavaire: What Changed and What Didn't
Materials
What "Lead- and Nickel-Free" Means in Jewelry, and Why It Matters
Care
Does Wood Bead Jewelry Last? How It Wears and How to Care for It
Earrings
How to Choose Earring Length for Your Face, Hair and Neckline
Brass
Is Brass Jewelry Good Quality? And Does It Turn Skin Green?
Materials
Hill Tribe Silver vs. Sterling Silver: What the Numbers Mean
Materials