Important factual claims should be traceable to the sources listed in each guide. Source lists are part of the article, not a substitute for matching each claim to appropriate evidence during production.
How sources are selected
We consider direct relevance, subject expertise, independence, publication context, date, and whether the source provides evidence for the statement being made. For history and culture, museums, academic work, primary material, and cultural institutions are preferred. For gem identity, treatments, durability, and consumer disclosure, recognized gemological and government sources are preferred.
Sources we do not use as factual authority
Retail listings, affiliate pages, unsourced social posts, and promotional claims are not treated as evidence for history, culture, healing effects, or gemological identity. A retailer may be linked only as a clearly identified modern product example.
Link and evidence maintenance
Source and internal links are checked before publication. Broken links, withdrawn pages, or materially changed sources should trigger a review rather than a silent replacement with a weaker source.
How corrections are handled
When reliable evidence shows that a published statement is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, we review the surrounding passage, correct it, and update the article date where appropriate. Material corrections should preserve the distinction between documented evidence and modern interpretation.
Report a possible error
Email privacy@jewelrymeaning.com with the article URL, the specific statement, and any reliable supporting source. Please do not send passwords, payment information, identity documents, or unrelated sensitive information.