Swiss watches have been the source of dreams for centuries thanks to their excellence and incomparable quality. But, do you know how Switzerland became the undisputed master of watchmaking? The origins of the Swiss watchmaking industry As surprising as it…
Diamonds are valued according to four main characteristics, the famous 4Cs – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight. Each of these attributes is used to describe the stones with standard notions in order to compare the stones equally everywhere in the…
Imagine the scene, you are at a nightclub, ready to celebrate your recent engagement. Then, you pass under an ultraviolet lamp and your diamond ring starts to glow a strange blue light. What’s going on? Is it a fake diamond…
Welcome to the guide of: How to not be THAT guy! The guy in the jewelry shop who is sweating with the look of fear and panic, who is just going to point on a piece and lay down his…
Diamonds are undoubtedly powerful gemstones! People have always attributed great virtues and powers to them. Up till this day, these beliefs have survived over the centuries and have influenced our imagination around diamonds. Let’s discover together how the symbolism of…
Do you know that your mechanical watches contain jewels? Most modern movements include sapphires or rubies in their concepts. So, what is their function? Is a diamond watch just for beauty? Let’s take a look at the purpose of these…
What do you think of blockchain? A very popular word nowadays, from cryptocurrency, traceability, transparency, and sustainability. Let’s delve deeper into what blockchain is and how it is applied to the watches and jewels market. Blockchain is meant as an…
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…
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…
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…
Before you get down on one knee, think about what the shape of the diamond of your ring symbolises. Ask yourself, “Does it suit her style?”, “Is it a shape that reflects her character?”. It’s important to remember this since…
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…