The Curator's Journal

Zircon Jewelry Care: Tips for Preserving Timeless Appeal

Zircon, with its stunning brilliance and dazzling range of colors, is a captivating gemstone that adds a touch of elegance to any jewelry collection. Whether you own a sparkling blue zircon ring o...

Tourmaline Treasures: Essential Care Tips for Preserving your Beloved Gemstone Jewelry

Tourmaline, with its stunning array of colors and unique properties, is a captivating gemstone that adds a touch of charm to any jewelry collection. Whether you own a vibrant green tourmaline penda...

Spinel Jewelry Care: Maintaining Radiance and Durability

Spinel, with its vibrant colors and remarkable durability, is a captivating gemstone that adds a touch of elegance to any jewelry collection. Whether you own a sparkling red spinel ring or a dazzl...

Caring for Sapphire Jewelry: Essential Tips for Long-Lasting Beauty

Sapphires, renowned for their wide range of captivating hues and timeless elegance, are cherished gemstones used in many types of jewelry. Whether you own a dazzling blue sapphire ring or a vibran...

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 ...

Flush Mounting Setting Explained

Flush mounting is a type of gemstone setting in which the gemstone is set directly into the metal of the ring, level or "flush" with the surface. Here is a simple step-by-step process that explain...

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...

Jewelry Nomenclature Glossary Part 1

Types of Jewelry Jewelry can be classified into various types based on different criteria such as the materials used, the intended use, and the design. Some common types of jewelry are: Fine Jewe...

The Tantalizing Tale of Tanzanite

The story of Tanzanite began not all that long ago.  It was discovered by Masai tribesman Ali Juuyawatu of Merelani Hills, Tanzania, in 1967, and it hit the market in 1968. Tiffany and Co was respo...

An Overview of Belle Epoch Jewellery

            The Belle Epoch (Original French: “La Belle Époque”; English: “The Beautiful Era” or “The Beautiful Age”) was a historical period that stretched from the end of the Franco-Prussian war ...