We get some version of the same question from almost every first-time buyer: where do I even start? Here's the short answer, pulled together from a month of writing about the details.
Start with color, not shape
Decide whether you're drawn to warm honey and cognac tones or something bolder like cherry amber before you decide on a necklace, ring, or earrings. Color is the choice that determines whether you'll actually reach for the piece.
Pick a form that matches your habits
If you already wear jewelry daily, a pendant or small stud earring is the safest first piece. If you're buying for occasions rather than every day, a bolder ring or statement earring gets more use per wear.
Ask about the stone, not just the setting
A reputable seller — us included — should be able to tell you where the amber came from and whether it's natural or treated. If they can't, that's worth noting.
Start smaller than you think
Most people's favorite piece, a year later, isn't the boldest thing they bought — it's the smallest one they ended up wearing every day.
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