The Curator's Journal

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...

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...

A History of Sapphire Engagement Rings, Part 1: Antiquity and the Middle Ages

By Yaĝé Enigmus Many people are familiar with the image of a diamond laden engagement ring glistening as it slides on to the finger of someone’s new fianceé. The pervasiveness of this imagery often...

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...

What gemstone shape (or cut) should I choose?

What shape is best for a sapphire? Which cut is best for an emerald?These are the types of questions David often gets from customers, and his advice in the video below is to keep an open mind when ...

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...