The Curator's Journal

Famous Sapphire Jewellery, Part 1: Notorious Necklaces

Throughout recorded history, sapphires have captivated humans from across the globe. These entrancing gems have often been associated with wisdom, nobility, and a calm temperament, making them a f...

Famous Ruby Jewellery, Part 5: Tiaras of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe

Just like nobles in other parts of Europe, the rulers of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe made sure to embellish the heads of their queens with rubies. Often accompanied by additional jewellery featu...

Famous Ruby Jewellery, Part 4: Tiaras of Continental Western Europe

Rubies have been sought out by rulers for eons. These red stones have long been associated with power and strength, often appearing on the heads, necks, and fingers of royalty. The nobles of Spain,...

Famous Ruby Jewellery, Part 3: Tiaras of English Monarchs

Generations of English queens have worn ruby-laden tiaras as symbols of their influence and position. Many of these tiaras are among the most immaculately crafted pieces of ruby jewellery on the pl...

Famous Ruby Jewellery, Part 2: Necklaces of British Nobility

The British Royal Family has long had a love affair with coloured stones, and rubies are no exception. These burning red gems reflect the passion that various members of the royal family have had f...

Famous Ruby Jewellery, Part 1: Amazing American Jewels

Ruby jewellery has always been sought after by the affluent and influential. Even during the recent history of young nations such as the United States, celebrities and socialites have hunted and co...

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Great Sapphire Rings of the World, Part 2

A lesser known yet truly exceptional sapphire ring once belonged to Greek financier Dimitri Mavrommatis. The Mavrommatis ring holds an extremely large unheated Kashmir sapphire as its centre stone...

Great Sapphire Rings of the World, Part 1

Sapphires have been treasured as some of the most valuable gemstones in the world since antiquity and were often used to make priceless pieces of custom gemstone jewelry. Sapphire rings were parti...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Cindy Chao

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some of the talented women who have shaped the jewellery design industry over the years. Our final post in...