The Curator's Journal

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Lorraine Schwartz

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. Read on to learn ...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Paloma Picasso

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. Today we feature ...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Suzanne Belperron

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. Read on to learn ...

Women's Week Designer Spotlight: Florence Koehler

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. Today, we discove...

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 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...