The Curator's Journal

Great Emerald Rings of the World, Part 1

By Yaĝé Enigmus Emeralds have been a popular choice for custom gemstone rings since the time that they were first used as a gemstone by human beings. These rings were highly sought after by the po...

Great Ruby Rings of the World, Part 2

By Yaĝé Enigmus Among the most prized ruby rings of the world is the Graff Ruby ring. The Graff Ruby originates from the Mogok mining district of Burma and currently sits in a stunning prong setti...

Great Ruby Rings of the World, Part 1

By Yaĝé Enigmus The allure of ruby has always made this gem one of the world's most fascinating treasures. The burning red stone has appeared in countless notable artifact collections and today re...

The History of Custom Engagement Rings Part 4: From the Great Depression to Today

By Yaĝé Enigmus Due to the economic impact of the Great Depression, the ability an average worker had to invest in a custom engagement ring was limited. As a result, custom engagement rings were t...

The History of Custom Engagement Rings Part 3: From the Victorian Era to the Art Deco Movement

By Yaĝé Enigmus During the Victorian era, custom engagement rings became pervasive among the public. After the 1867 identification of massive diamond deposits in South Africa, diamonds began to fl...

The History of Custom Engagement Rings Part 2: Betrothal Rings from the Early Renaissance to the Georgian Era

By Yaĝé Enigmus A notable point in the history of custom engagement rings is the introduction of the diamond engagement ring. The first documented instance in history where a ring featuring a diam...

The History of Custom Engagement Rings Part 1: From the Origin of Betrothal Rings to the Dark Ages

By Yaĝé Enigmus Many people are familiar with and participate in the western tradition of giving a bespoke engagement ring to a loved one when proposing to them. Engagement rings featuring gemston...

Famous Emerald Engagement Rings

By Yaĝé Enigmus   Emeralds have always been symbols of wealth and prosperity, and while many people associate emeralds with monetary wealth and power, emeralds may also serve to represent the wealt...

Famous Ruby Engagement Rings

By Yaĝé Enigmus  Among precious gems, ruby is the stone that many consider to be the most representative of pure passion. This beautiful gemstone has been used as a symbol of deep emotions for mil...

A History of Sapphire Engagement Rings, Part 2: From the Renaissance to the Modern Era

By Yaĝé Enigmus  As the centuries passed, sapphire engagement rings evolved. The designs seen in contemporary engagement rings and bespoke engagement rings of the past few centuries began their sto...