TUUGLOW · The Journal

Notes from the North

Stories on craft, care and Nordic-inspired design — made for everyday wear.

How to Wear a Flower Brooch Differently
Featured story Aurinko Bloom Brooch

How to Wear a Flower Brooch Differently

Explore three flower brooch outfits with Viola, Avelia and Linnea. Compare shapes, size and weight, then check placement, fabric and fastening.

July 11, 2026 · 9 min read
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18K Gold Plated vs Vermeil vs Gold Filled
18K gold plating

18K Gold Plated vs Vermeil vs Gold Filled

Compare gold-plated, vermeil, gold-filled and solid-gold jewelry by construction, base metal and care, with FTC-backed definitions and TUUGLOW...

Jul 8, 2026
Aalto Heart Cuff Bracelet: The Open Heart
18K gold plating

Aalto Heart Cuff Bracelet: The Open Heart

A TUUGLOW jewelry story for the Aalto Heart Cuff Bracelet, an open heart-inspired cuff with 18K gold plating...

Jul 8, 2026
Maren Heart Toggle Necklace: Shoreline Glow
18K gold plating

Maren Heart Toggle Necklace: Shoreline Glow

A TUUGLOW jewelry story for the Maren Heart Toggle Necklace, a smoky heart-bead necklace with a front toggle...

Jul 7, 2026
Ranta Charm Necklace: A Small Shoreline in Gold
gift guide

Ranta Charm Necklace: A Small Shoreline in Gold

A TUUGLOW magazine story for the Ranta Charm Necklace, a two-layer seaside charm necklace with a PVD gold...

Jul 6, 2026
Is 18K Gold-Plated Jewelry Waterproof?
18K gold plating

Is 18K Gold-Plated Jewelry Waterproof?

Is 18K gold-plated jewelry waterproof? Learn what can get wet, when to remove it, how PVD differs, and...

Jul 6, 2026
What Is 18K Gold Plating? A Clear Materials Guide
18K gold plating

What Is 18K Gold Plating? A Clear Materials Guide

Learn what 18K gold plating describes, why base metals matter, and how water-care guidance differs for stainless steel,...

Jul 5, 2026
Everyday Gold Earrings: Hoops, Huggies, Studs & Drops
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Everyday Gold Earrings: Hoops, Huggies, Studs & Drops

Compare everyday gold earrings, from hoops and huggies to studs and drops, with practical tips for choosing by...

Jul 3, 2026
Jewelry Gifts for Her When You Don’t Know Her Size
gift guide

Jewelry Gifts for Her When You Don’t Know Her Size

Choose a thoughtful jewelry gift when you do not know her size. Compare brooches, earrings and pendant necklaces...

Jul 3, 2026
How to Wear a Brooch on a Coat or Scarf
brooches

How to Wear a Brooch on a Coat or Scarf

Learn how to wear a brooch on a coat, blazer, scarf or knit with placement, fabric-support and fastening...

Jul 3, 2026
Close to the Skin
Design Study

Close to the Skin

A TUUGLOW journal note on jewelry worn close to the skin, made to catch warmth, movement, and quiet...

Jul 3, 2026
Jewelry Gifts Under $100: Meaningful Brooches & More
gift guide

Jewelry Gifts Under $100: Meaningful Brooches & More

Four brooch gifts under $100, compared by wardrobe, motif, dimensions and weight, plus thoughtful alternatives for someone who...

Jul 3, 2026
The Quiet Finish
Design Study

The Quiet Finish

A TUUGLOW journal note on restraint, finishing, and the edited details that make jewelry feel quietly complete.

Jun 28, 2026