The Curator's Journal

Fall in Love with Our Top Engagement Rings for an Autumn Proposal

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, autumn provides a breathtaking backdrop for those ready to pop the question. At Skyjems.ca, we offer a selection of exquisite engagement rings that embod...

Why You Should Choose Coloured Gemstones Instead of Diamonds For Your Engagement Ring

For decades, diamonds have been the traditional choice for engagement rings, but many couples are now turning to coloured gemstones such as emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and spinels for a unique and...

Which Sapphire is Right for Me?

A Comprehensive Guide By Ella Masciulli     Blue Sapphire Blue is the most well-known and widely recognized variation of sapphire. After all, these gems are named after the Greek word sappheiros...

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...

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...

A History of Sapphire Engagement Rings, Part 1: Antiquity and the Middle Ages

By Yaĝé Enigmus Many people are familiar with the image of a diamond laden engagement ring glistening as it slides on to the finger of someone’s new fianceé. The pervasiveness of this imagery often...

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 different. Generally speaking, he says that Skyje...