The Curator's Journal

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...

Famous Ruby Engagement Rings

By Yaĝé Enigmus  Among precious gems, ruby is the stone that many consider to be the most representative of pure passion. This beautiful gemstone has been used as a symbol of deep emotions for mil...

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...

Should I buy the engagement ring and wedding band together?

“If you’re buying from me and we’re making a custom piece,” says David, “absolutely not.” In the short video below, he goes on to explain that he uses CAD software for all of his bespoke jewellery ...

Should the engagement ring and the wedding band match?

The answer is an emphatic yes!  In the short video below, David explains why matching the wedding band and the engagement ring is important. Matching can be an especially good idea when you’re desi...

Why do people wear engagement rings on their left hand?

This is an interesting question because the answer might surprise you!In the video below, David explains that while it’s often said that the engagement ring is worn on the left hand because it’s cl...

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...

Famous Sapphire Engagement Rings

By Yaĝé Enigmus When most people think of engagement rings, diamonds are the first stone that comes to mind but they are not the only option for the center stone of a bespoke engagement ring. In a ...

How to Remove Claw-Set Gems with a Pair of Nail Clippers

In our newest video, David demonstrates how to quickly and easily remove a claw-set gem using a simple hygiene tool you probably already have on hand!(Click here to watch right away, or keep readin...

Appraisal Values Explained

I am often asked if retail values on appraisals are “realistic” or “overinflated”. I have people ask me all the time to explain exactly what a “retail replacement value” or “appraisal value” is, so...