Journal

A small history of NORA (and why we started this)
How an Amsterdam-based team got fed up with jewelry that didn't last, and what we built instead. Read more...
How to size jewelry by hand (rings, bracelets, necklaces)
Size your rings, bracelets, and necklaces accurately at home with what's already in your drawer. No special tools needed. Read more...
A guide to sensitive skin and jewelry (what to look for, what to avoid)
If gold-toned jewelry breaks you out or leaves green marks, the metal underneath is the problem. Here's how to read a jewelry listing. Read more...
"18K gold plated" doesn't mean what you think it means
Plated, vermeil, filled, solid — the actual differences between gold jewelry types, and what we use at AYUNA. Read more...
Why our jewelry survives showers (and most jewelry doesn't)
The reason AYUNA pieces don't tarnish in the shower or fade at the gym — and what makes most jewelry fall apart. Read more...