# Jeweliste — Full Documentation

> Pro-grade jewelry industry knowledge for professionals and enthusiasts.

Jeweliste provides market intelligence, trade insights, free tools, and educational guides for the jewelry industry. All content is written by industry professionals with real trade experience.

## Site Overview

Jeweliste (https://jeweliste.com) is an independent editorial platform covering the jewelry trade. It serves two audiences: working jewelry professionals who need market data, pricing tools, and production knowledge; and educated consumers making high-value purchasing decisions.

The site does not sell jewelry. It publishes free tools, reference guides, long-form analysis, and structured comparisons. Revenue comes from affiliate partnerships and digital products.

## Free Tools (Interactive Calculators)

- [Gold Price Tracker](https://jeweliste.com/tools/gold-price): Live spot prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium with per-karat breakdown (10K through 24K). Data from MetalPriceAPI, updated daily.
- [Diamond Price Estimator](https://jeweliste.com/tools/diamond-estimator): Estimates retail diamond value based on the 4Cs (carat, color, clarity, cut) and shape. Based on Rapaport pricing methodology.
- [Pricing Calculator](https://jeweliste.com/tools/pricing-calculator): Calculates retail and wholesale jewelry prices using material cost + labor + markup/margin. Supports keystone, triple key, and custom markup methods.
- [Gold Scrap Calculator](https://jeweliste.com/tools/scrap-calculator): Calculates melt value and estimated dealer buy price for scrap gold by karat (8K–24K) and weight. Uses live spot prices.
- [Ring Size Converter](https://jeweliste.com/tools/ring-size-converter): Converts ring sizes between US, UK, EU, Japanese, and metric (mm) systems. Includes half-size support.
- [Metal Weight Calculator](https://jeweliste.com/tools/metal-weight): Converts between grams, troy ounces, pennyweight (DWT), ounces, and kilograms.
- [Diamond Size Chart](https://jeweliste.com/tools/diamond-size-chart): Visual carat-to-millimeter dimension tables for 14 diamond shapes. Includes individual shape pages with detailed measurement data.
- [Profit Margin Calculator](https://jeweliste.com/tools/profit-margin): Calculates profit margin, markup percentage, and break-even price for jewelry products.

## Guides (Long-Form Educational Content)

- [Diamond Buying Guide](https://jeweliste.com/guides/diamonds): Comprehensive 4Cs guide with pricing context and dealer perspective
- [Diamond Shapes Guide](https://jeweliste.com/guides/diamond-shapes): Detailed profiles of 14 diamond shapes with proportions, pricing, and buying tips. Individual pages for each shape.
- [Jewelry Production Guide](https://jeweliste.com/guides/production): Casting, setting, and finishing techniques for bench jewelers and production managers
- [How to Price Jewelry](https://jeweliste.com/guides/pricing): Material cost + labor + markup frameworks used by working jewelers
- [Responsible Sourcing](https://jeweliste.com/guides/sourcing): Building transparent supply chains, conflict-free sourcing, Kimberley Process
- [Business Operations](https://jeweliste.com/guides/business): Startup, operations, inventory, and growth strategies for jewelry businesses
- [Building a Luxury Brand](https://jeweliste.com/guides/branding): Brand strategy, positioning, and identity for jewelry businesses
- [Inventory Management](https://jeweliste.com/guides/inventory): Stock optimization, cash flow management, and write-off reduction

## Gemstone Encyclopedia

Structured profiles for precious and semi-precious gemstones with: overview, physical properties (hardness, refractive index, specific gravity), pricing factors, quality grading, care instructions, and sourcing by origin.

Covered gemstones: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Alexandrite, Morganite, Spinel, Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon.

## Comparisons

Side-by-side comparison articles covering cost, durability, appearance, and resale value:

- Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds
- Moissanite vs Diamond
- Round vs Oval Diamond
- Diamond vs Sapphire
- Bezel vs Prong Setting
- 14K vs 18K Gold
- Platinum vs White Gold
- And more at https://jeweliste.com/compare

## Insider Articles (The Jewelry Insider)

In-depth trade analysis published weekly. Covers market economics, production techniques, supplier sourcing, and business operations from a professional perspective.

Latest articles at: https://jeweliste.com/insider

## Glossary

20+ jewelry trade terms with definitions, extended explanations, and cross-references. Covers technical terminology from gemology, metallurgy, and jewelry manufacturing.

Full glossary: https://jeweliste.com/glossary

## Setting Types

Profiles of 10 jewelry setting types with descriptions, pros/cons, durability considerations, and buying tips.

Full list: https://jeweliste.com/settings

## Content Categories

- **Trade Education**: Diamond pricing, gold pricing, margins vs markups, lab-grown economics, Rapaport pricing
- **Production**: Lost-wax casting, setting techniques (invisible, micro-pavé, bezel, channel), CAD/CAM workflows
- **Gemstones**: Buying guides, pricing factors, care instructions, sourcing by origin, lab vs natural
- **Business**: Startup costs, pricing formulas, jewelry photography, supplier relationships, inventory management

## Data and Privacy

- No personal data is collected from tool usage
- Tools run client-side; calculations are not sent to servers
- Metal prices are fetched from MetalPriceAPI and cached
- Cookie consent is required before any analytics load
- Full privacy policy: https://jeweliste.com/privacy

## Contact

- Website: https://jeweliste.com
- Email: hello@jeweliste.com