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What jewellery suits me best? 

At Miinella we love to help you look and feel at your very best! Many of you might have a natural feel for what jewellery suits you well while others might need a little bit of Miinella help (like I did!). We have compiled 'The Ultimate Jewellery Styling Guide' just for you. It’s jam-packed with tips & tricks we know that you will love! We’ll be covering topics like what metal colour, gemstones, and pearls suit your skin tone, what earrings shapes suits your face shape, and jewellery that suit the outfits that you wear. We even have some special tips for the men on how to balance out your watch and rings.

Between hand sanitiser, soap, and household cleaners, your hands are taking a beating right now. We know you're curious about what is safe for your rings and jewellery, so here is everything you need to know... 

The Best Gemstones for Engagement rings Let’s talk about Hardness…  You might have heard sales assistants or seen articles that mention or refer to the hardness of a gemstone. There is a hardness scale for gemstones/geology that has a scale from one to 10 where diamonds are the hardest and talc/powder is the softest.    Hardness vs. Toughness of Gemstones Hardness is a very confusing term. It refers to the gemstone’s scratch resistance and it’s resistance to breakage. A Gemstone's resistance to breaking is referred to the toughness of the stone. This depends on the gemstones crystal structure- more simply...

The most accurate way is to get your ring size measured at your closest jewellery store. In this way you know that you have an expert on your side to make sure your ring fits perfectly the first time round. Since we realise this is not always possible, we have compiled the best alternative ways of measuring your ring size from home.    Home sizing If you are not able to get a ring sized at a jeweller, there are alternatives. Just beware of the mistakes that can creep in. Since different temperatures have an effect on your ring size, try...

Engagement Ring 101 for Guys

8 Tips to help you buy the Perfect ring for her!