Most people picture a gemstone ring with the stone running along the length of the finger, the long axis pointing from the knuckle toward the hand. An east-west setting turns that convention sideways. The stone is rotated ninety degrees so…
Most people picture a gemstone ring with the stone running along the length of the finger, the long axis pointing from the knuckle toward the hand. An east-west setting turns that convention sideways. The stone is rotated ninety degrees so…
For a jewelry business, sourcing materials is rarely a one-time task. A new collection may start with a few sample beads, but developing it into a finished product can require chains, clasps, pendants, connectors, and other components. Once a design…
What does a suitcase have in common with a 16th-century portrait of an English queen? In the hands of jewelry designer Marlene Haase, both can become the starting point for a ring. Haase looks beyond jewelry for inspiration, borrowing from…
A bishop sleeve ends in a tight cuff right where the hand begins. Gather enough fabric above that cuff and the wrist turns into a small stage, walled on one side by a mass of silk. Whatever ring sits below…
Engagement rings have always represented love, commitment, and the promise of a shared future. While classic diamond rings continue to be popular, many couples today are choosing gemstones that better reflect their personalities and unique relationships. Among these emerging favorites,…
Jewelry has always been a meaningful way to celebrate life’s most treasured memories, and a moss agate ring beautifully captures that sentiment. Unlike gemstones valued only for their brilliance, moss agate is admired for its fascinating natural patterns that resemble…
Silver has been appreciated throughout history as a beautiful and affordable material with real monetary value. When choosing which piece of silver to buy, you want to look for a piece that is fashionable and will hold its value over…
Have you ever wondered why diamond stud earrings appear in so many jewelry collections, from first birthday gifts to wedding day accessories to retirement presents? There’s something about them that other earrings don’t quite replicate. They’re not the most dramatic…
A statement stone with history Sapphires have held a special place in jewellery for centuries, valued not only for their rich, captivating blue but also for their associations with loyalty, wisdom, and nobility. Big sapphire rings, in particular, have become…
Contemporary jewellery is all about artistic expression and personal storytelling. It aims to shift away from traditional constraints and create something truly unique, truly captivating. However, few designers succeed in finding this connection as vividly as Maria Rosua, a jeweller…
More than half of couples getting engaged this year are picking lab-grown diamonds. That number would have been hard to believe a few years ago, but the reasons behind it are pretty straightforward. The stones are optically and chemically identical…
An engagement ring represents one of life’s most meaningful purchases. It’s not merely jewellery; it’s a symbol of commitment, a personal expression of style, and often an investment piece passed down through generations. Yet navigating the world of luxury engagement…
