The Curator's Journal

Famous Ruby Jewellery, Part 2: Necklaces of British Nobility

The British Royal Family has long had a love affair with coloured stones, and rubies are no exception. These burning red gems reflect the passion that various members of the royal family have had f...

Famous Ruby Jewellery, Part 1: Amazing American Jewels

Ruby jewellery has always been sought after by the affluent and influential. Even during the recent history of young nations such as the United States, celebrities and socialites have hunted and co...

Great Sapphire Rings of the World, Part 2

A lesser known yet truly exceptional sapphire ring once belonged to Greek financier Dimitri Mavrommatis. The Mavrommatis ring holds an extremely large unheated Kashmir sapphire as its centre stone...

Great Sapphire Rings of the World, Part 1

Sapphires have been treasured as some of the most valuable gemstones in the world since antiquity and were often used to make priceless pieces of custom gemstone jewelry. Sapphire rings were parti...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Cindy Chao

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some of the talented women who have shaped the jewellery design industry over the years. Our final post in...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Lorraine Schwartz

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some of the talented women who have shaped the jewellery design industry over the years. Read on to learn ...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Paloma Picasso

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some of the talented women who have shaped the jewellery design industry over the years. Today we feature ...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Suzanne Belperron

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some of the talented women who have shaped the jewellery design industry over the years. Read on to learn ...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Florence Koehler

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some of the talented women who have shaped the jewellery design industry over the years. Today, we discove...

Great Emerald Rings of the World, Part 2

By Yaĝé Enigmus One bespoke emerald ring that stands out for its incredible centre stone and unique design is the Stotesbury Emerald ring. The Stotesbury Emerald is a magnificent 34.40 carat hexag...