Jewelry

In the Art Deco era, owning a synthetic ruby ring was not something to be ashamed of. On the contrary, it was a symbol of scientific progress. This article takes you to rediscover Verneuil synthetic gemstones.

In the 1920s, Parisian jewelers fell madly in love with a green stone from the East. They transformed Qing Dynasty jade belt hooks and carved plaques into the most fashionable Art Deco brooches.

There is a type of antique necklace where every bead is a microcosm. They are called 'Pools of Light'. Legend has it that once drilled, the good luck flows away like water.

For the same diamond, the cut determines its age and value. This article teaches you to distinguish the three most common cuts in antique jewelry: Rose Cut, Old Mine Cut and Old European Cut.

Don't shake your head when you hear 'glass'. In the Georgian era, Paste was a high-end material sought after by royalty. Its unique hand-cutting and closed-back craftsmanship displayed the most charming fire under candlelight.

A landscape painting made of thousands of glass pieces smaller than sesame seeds. How did this Grand Tour souvenir from 19th century Rome condense the magnificent Colosseum into a brooch?

Who is that woman in profile? Cameo is the most classic symbol in European antique jewelry. This article teaches you to distinguish between Shell Cameo and Hardstone Cameo, and how to judge the quality of carving.

Queen Victoria's grief for her husband affected the aesthetics of an entire era. Why was jewelry of that period always black? What kind of deep affection is hidden in the hair woven under those glass covers?

Comprehensive analysis of Japan Vintage Pearls (Vintage Akoya). Why do old pearls from the Showa era have better luster? How to identify early hallmarks of Mikimoto and Tasaki?