Necklace Length Guide: Choker to Opera (Inches, cm, and How to Measure)
Workshop chart from Ürgüp: collar, choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope lengths, how to measure a chain at home, pendants, layering, and gifting.
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Sapheen journal
Notes on jewelry craft, materials, and the traditions that inspire our collections.
925 vs Gold Plated vs Brass: Which Jewelry Should You Choose?
Workshop comparison from Ürgüp: what 925, gold plate, and brass actually are, how they wear and tarnish, and which metal fits daily life — with care links for silver and brass.
Read article →How to Care for Brass Jewelry: Tarnish, Green Marks, and What Is Normal
Workshop guide from Ürgüp: why brass darkens and can mark the skin, the safest wash, why silver dips and ketchup are a bad default, and how to wear handmade brass.
Read article →How to Clean 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry at Home (Without Damaging Stones)
Workshop guide from Ürgüp: what 925 tarnish actually is, the safest soap-and-water method, what to skip (foil baths, toothpaste), and how to wear and store handmade sterling silver.
Read article →Ring Size Guide: How to Measure Your Ring Size (US, UK, EU & mm)
Learn how to measure ring size at home, read US/UK/EU conversions, and shop Sapheen rings with confidence—including gift sizing.
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