The things no jewelry counter tells you.

UV, sun height and glare, for your eyes.

Today's UV, sun height and glare for your city; whether sunglasses are a need or a look.

CPSC recalls of jewelry (lead, cadmium, magnets) and eyewear.

Metals, plating, stones and lens materials in plain words, with what the public record says.

Twelve months, the traditional and modern stones, and what each actually is.

Which frame shapes sit well on which faces, and how to measure a frame.

Ring size converter, reader strength by age, how to clean each metal.

Jewelers, opticians, watch and jewelry repair by city.

Today's stories in our own words.