The Curator's Journal

Emerald Forensic Signatures: Decoding the Emerald Micro-World

A Gemological Deep Dive In the high-stakes world of fine gemstones, understanding the origin and authenticity of an emerald is paramount. Today, gemologists act much like...

Gem Care and Handling: Emerald

With their captivating green hue and mesmerizing beauty, emeralds have been cherished for centuries. As a proud owner of emerald jewelry, it is essential to understand how to properly care for and ...

Why do Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Gemstones Have Inclusions?

If you're a fan of colored gemstones, you've probably come across the term "inclusions" before. Inclusions are tiny imperfections or impurities that can be found within a gemstone, and they can ha...

The Colours of Garnet, Part 4: Andradite Garnet

By Yaĝé Enigmus   The final member of the ugrandite garnet series is the mineral andradite garnet. One of  the most valuable gem garnet species, andradite garnet is prized among mineral collectors ...

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...

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...

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 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 Mythology of the Emerald

The green colour of emeralds has often been the source of numerous myths and beliefs. Throughout history, emeralds have been believed to cure all kinds of conditions, from depression to insomnia. M...

Birthstones Part 1: What are Birthstones?

 By Yaĝé Enigmus When giving the gift of a gemstone or custom gemstone jewellery, it can sometimes take a bit of thought to pick the right stone, especially if the receiver doesn’t already have a f...