> Choosing a ring, wedding bands or a gift well: stones, carats, hallmarks, care and bespoke. *Source : https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/* --- ● Guides # Jewellery guides Choosing a ring, wedding bands or a gift well: stones, carats, hallmarks, care and bespoke. ## Buying jewellery well [ Guide Best online jewellers: how to choose ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/best-online-jewellers/)[ Guide Ring meaning: what each finger says ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/ring-finger-meaning/) ## Engagement & wedding [ Guide How to choose an engagement ring ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/choose-engagement-ring/)[ Guide Which finger does the engagement ring go on? ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/engagement-ring-which-finger/)[ Guide Wedding ring: which hand and which finger? ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/wedding-ring-which-hand/) ## Gemstones & diamonds [ Guide The 4Cs of a diamond: carat, colour, clarity, cut ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/diamond-4cs-guide/) ## Metals, carats & hallmarks [ Guide 18k or 9k gold: what difference for a piece of jewellery ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/18k-vs-9k-gold/)[ Guide Gold-plated vs solid gold: the clear guide ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/gold-plated-vs-solid-gold/) ## Care, repair & after-sales [ Guide How to clean a tarnished silver chain ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/clean-silver-chain/)[ Guide How to clean tarnished gold: 3 safe methods ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/clean-tarnished-gold/)[ Guide How to clean jewellery: gold, silver, plated and costume ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/how-to-clean-jewellery/)[ Guide How to remove a stuck ring: 5 gentle methods ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/remove-stuck-ring/) ## Mineral jewellery & crystal healing [ Guide Amazonite: virtues, calm and communication ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/amazonite-benefits/)[ Guide Amethyst: virtues, meaning and how to wear it ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/amethyst-benefits/)[ Guide Aquamarine: virtues, serenity and meaning ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/aquamarine-benefits/)[ Guide Green aventurine: virtues, luck and calm ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/aventurine-benefits/)[ Guide Best crystal healing sites: our 2026 ranking ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/best-crystal-healing-sites/)[ Guide Best gemstone & mineral jewellers: the ranking ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/best-gemstone-mineral-jewellers/)[ Guide Birthstones by month: the complete calendar ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/birthstones-by-month/)[ Guide Black tourmaline: virtues, protection and grounding ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/black-tourmaline-benefits/)[ Guide Carnelian: virtues, vitality and creativity ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/carnelian-benefits/)[ Guide Citrine: virtues, energy and confidence ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/citrine-benefits/)[ Guide Cleansing and recharging crystals: methods and pitfalls ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/cleanse-recharge-crystals/)[ Guide List of crystal healing stones and their uses ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/crystal-healing-stones-list/)[ Guide Crystal properties table (colour, use, hardness) ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/crystal-properties-table/)[ Guide Crystals and chakras: the colour-by-colour match ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/crystals-and-chakras/)[ Guide Crystals by zodiac sign ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/crystals-by-zodiac-sign/)[ Guide Crystals and wellbeing: bringing them into daily life ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/crystals-for-wellbeing/)[ Guide Garnet: virtues, passion and meaning ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/garnet-benefits/)[ Guide How to choose a crystal for healing ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/how-to-choose-a-crystal/)[ Guide Howlite: virtues, calm and sleep ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/howlite-benefits/)[ Guide Names of natural stones: recognising the main ones ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/identifying-natural-stones/)[ Guide Labradorite: virtues, energy protection and flashes ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/labradorite-benefits/)[ Guide Lapis lazuli: virtues, wisdom and history ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/lapis-lazuli-benefits/)[ Guide Malachite: virtues, transformation and precautions ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/malachite-benefits/)[ Guide The meaning of crystals: a guide by family ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/meaning-of-crystals/)[ Guide Moonstone: virtues, femininity and intuition ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/moonstone-benefits/)[ Guide Benefits of natural stones: what tradition says ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/natural-stone-benefits/)[ Guide Natural stone bracelet: how to choose and wear it ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/natural-stone-bracelet-guide/)[ Guide Natural stone jewellery: the complete guide ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/natural-stone-jewellery-guide/)[ Guide Obsidian: virtues, grounding and protection ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/obsidian-benefits/)[ Guide The power of crystals: myths, traditions and facts ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/power-of-crystals/)[ Guide Properties of stones: composition, hardness, colours ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/properties-of-stones/)[ Guide Red jasper: virtues, energy and grounding ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/red-jasper-benefits/)[ Guide Rose quartz: virtues, love and wellbeing ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/rose-quartz-benefits/)[ Guide Tiger's eye: virtues, protection and meaning ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/tigers-eye-benefits/)[ Guide Turquoise: virtues, protection and meaning ](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/turquoise-benefits/)