The Micoryan Journal

14K gold plated jewellery set with champagne cubic zirconia stones
Yellow, White and Rose Gold: The Colours of Gold Explained
Yellow, white and rose gold are all real gold — the difference is the alloy mixed in. An honest guide to how each colour is made, how they wear, and... Read more...
How to Care for Gold and Gold-Plated Jewellery So It Keeps Its Shine
Solid gold, gold vermeil and gold-plated jewellery each need slightly different care. Here is how to clean, wear and store each one so the shine lasts. Read more...
Wedding Anniversary Gemstones by Year: Which Stone Marks Each Milestone?
Silver for 25 years, pearl for 30, ruby for 40, gold for 50 — here is the full UK list of traditional wedding anniversary gemstones and metals by year, and how to choose a jewellery gift to match. Read more...
How Is Brass Jewellery Gold-Plated? Inside the Electroplating Process
From raw brass to a gleaming gold finish: how electroplating works, why a barrier layer matters, what microns mean, and how to make plated jewellery last. Read more...
How Is Gold Mined and Refined? The Journey from Rock to Ring
How gold goes from a few grams per tonne of rock to 99.99% pure bars — mining, cyanide leaching, the Miller and Wohlwill processes, and what carats really mean. Read more...
Jewellery Stamps Decoded: What 925, 585, 750 and Other Marks Mean
That tiny stamp inside your ring is a complete material passport — if you can read it. Every common gold, silver and platinum mark decoded, plus UK hallmark symbols explained. Read more...
PVD Coating vs Gold Plating: What's the Difference?
PVD is the jewellery buzzword of the moment. What Physical Vapour Deposition actually is, how it compares to traditional gold plating and vermeil, and which is right for you. Read more...
How to Tell if Gold Is Real: Hallmarks, the Magnet Test and What Actually Works
Is your gold jewellery real? Learn to read hallmarks (375, 585, 750...), what the magnet test can and can't tell you, and which checks are worth doing at home before seeing a professional. Read more...
What Is Gold Vermeil? Vermeil vs Gold Plated vs Gold Filled, Explained Honestly
Gold vermeil, gold plated, gold filled, solid gold — what do these terms actually mean? An honest, no-hype guide to how each is made, how long each lasts, and how to care for them. Read more...