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After the announcement of Taylor Swift's engagement, every media outlet was flooded with images or her, her fiancé, and of course that stellar ring.  Most report it to be an old mine cut diamond. But is it? We would disagree, in part.  What is an old mine cut diamond? How does it differ from a cushion cut diamond?  Let us begin with an old mine cut diamond. It is a diamond cut that was all the rage in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a brilliant cut (usually with 58 facets or angles) but unlike modern diamonds, the perimeter...

Want to find out about the use of white gold in jewelry history? Both antique and vintage jewelry may employ white gold. Filigree rings from the Art Deco period in particular often utilized white gold. Learn more. 

As you can see, our new website is now live! First, all constructive comments or suggestions are welcome! Your opinion is truly important to us. Our clients and visitors are at the heart of all that we do. This is a summary of some of the changes that you will see and experience from our former presence. User Accounts For security, your old account, password, and sign in have changed.  Feel free to create a new account with an easier text message code sign in. There is no need to remember complicated passwords! Wish Lists For security, your wish lists...

Enamel in jewelry has existed for thousands of years. Essentially colored glass, powdered and applied most often to a metal base, is fired at sufficient temperatures to melt and form decorative surfaces. There are many types of enamel. We have chosen six types to illustrate. Champleve - Channel are carved out of metal to make a well, which is then filled with enamel. The wells or partitions are part of the base, not applied on the surface. Guilloche (basse taille) enameling - Transparent or translucent enamel is placed over metal, which has often been enhanced with a pattern. Often the...