What is the symbol of everlasting love in a marriage? For almost everyone all over the world, the answer to that question is a wedding ring. Wedding rings have been present on lovers’ wedding days much longer than you can even imagine. The very first traces of a ring as …
Coloured diamonds with more than three centuries of history were some of the most desired of all jewellery. Those precious diamonds had such power to forestall wars but were also viewed as the ultimate royal gifts. A rare diamond, called The Blue Farnese diamond, was passed down through four royal …
Discover the epic story about a historic blue diamond of its own – The Farnese Read More »
“Heart” is a word that has been used to describe love throughout history. It’s difficult to picture the world of jewellery without it, whether it’s a heart-shaped ring, pendant, or gemstones. Let’s take a look back at what happened to get us here. The earliest evidence goes back to the 13th century and is found …
Here we are, on the second part, as promised, of our journey into the history of jewels. This article is going to explore three big sections from art deco and retro to reaching today, with modern jewels creations. Starting with Art Deco, we are at the end of the 1920s, …
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Are you looking for a really special piece of jewellery to give as a gift or to treat yourself? You already looked at everything, but you can’t find anything that fits your personality. Perhaps you’ve thought about making your own bespoke jewellery. This is the beginning of a creative search …
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The Koh-i-noor, the mesmerising diamond that is now one of the British crown jewels is said to be cursed throughout history.Where does it come from? Who were its previous owners?And is it really cursed? To really understand why the myth of being cursed surrounds this gem for centuries, we need …
In today’s article, I am happy to share with you, my curiosity regarding the history of jewels creation from Belle Époque to Art Nouveau. Last year I attended an online course at Christie’s Education which was illustrating the transformations of jewels design from 1880 until now. We will delve deep …
History of jewels creation Pt.1 – Belle Époque and Art Nouveau Read More »
Women all around the globe, just like you, have highlighted the importance of honouring its greatest accomplishments by embellishing their right-hand fingers. Don’t get carried away, this isn’t a replacement for an engagement nor wedding ring, but a piece that goes beyond the ordinary. In the same way, family heirloom …
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The Great Table Diamond… have you ever heard of a diamond split in two that never left each other’s side? Pulled out of the heart of the Kollur mine in Golconda, which is the source of some of the rarest natural diamonds in the world, it is the largest pink …
History of diamond cutting The word diamond comes from the ancient Greek “adamas” which means indomitable. Its incredible properties of hardness gave it this name. It is the hardest mineral in the world (10 on the Mohs scale for scratches)! So, you are probably wondering: how do you cut the hardest stone in …
