We’ve all heard the horror stories about ear piercings gone wrong.

Uneven piercings because you skimped on the cost of the procedure and went to the sketchy place down the street. Post-piercing infection because your new cleaning routine lasted all of five days.

We spoke to a few jewelers who offer ear piercing services in their stores, and they spilled the expert beans on 6 of the biggest ear piercing care mistakes. 

If you're lucky to have ample warning prior to severe weather, whether you're evacuating or not, you may have a chance to gather your family heirlooms. But in case you don't, take these four precautions ahead of time.

Shopping is the No. 2 leisure activity for overseas travelers, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

Unfortunately, a Rossen Reports investigation discovered that you don’t always get what you pay for, especially when buying jewelry at Caribbean vacation destinations.

Mailing a valuable item, like a piece of fine jewelry, may set you on edge. What if it gets lost or stolen?

Follow these eight steps to ensure your item ends up at its destination safe and sound.

When someone holds a special place in your heart, so do their treasured possessions.

So when you inherit a piece of jewelry from a loved one, you want to do everything you can to honor their memory.

Sometimes that's as simple as keeping the piece safe or wearing it as is. But, other times, you know the owner would want the piece worn, but in a way that makes it as special to you as it was to them.