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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 pro...
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 pow...
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 ...
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 engageme...
Should I buy the engagement ring and wedding band together?
“If you’re buying from me and we’re making a custom piece,” says David, “absolutely not.”
In the short video below, he goes on to explain that he u...
Should the engagement ring and the wedding band match?
The answer is an emphatic yes!
In the short video below, David explains why matching the wedding band and the engagement ring is important.
Matchi...
Why do people wear engagement rings on their left hand?
This is an interesting question because the answer might surprise you!In the video below, David explains that while it’s often said that the engage...
What is a Good Budget for an Engagement Ring?
In the short video below, David explains that it can be tricky to discuss budget when it comes to engagement rings since every customer’s needs are...
Famous Sapphire Engagement Rings
By Yaĝé Enigmus
When most people think of engagement rings, diamonds are the first stone that comes to mind but they are not the only option for th...
How to Remove Claw-Set Gems with a Pair of Nail Clippers
In our newest video, David demonstrates how to quickly and easily remove a claw-set gem using a simple hygiene tool you probably already have on ha...
Appraisal Values Explained
I am often asked if retail values on appraisals are “realistic” or “overinflated”.
I have people ask me all the time to explain exactly what a “ret...
New Video! Jewellery Quality Common Nomenclatures Explained
Have you ever wondered about the differences between costume, fashion, commercial, and fine quality jewellery? How about the different gem quality ...