Few pieces of jewelry hold as much significance as an engagement ring and wedding band. The transition from that initial promise of marriage to the final exchanged vows is a beautiful journey. If you’re short on time, here’s the quick answer: Traditionally, engagement rings and wedding bands are both worn on the left ring finger….
Gollum is an iconic yet tragic character in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth saga. Originally known as Sméagol, he is utterly transformed after discovering the One Ring deep under the Misty Mountains. But what was Gollum like in the days before the Ring corrupted him? If you’re short on time, here’s the quick answer: Before finding…
Whether you use it just for decoration or good luck charm and protection from evil spirits jewelry is an inevitable detail in all of us for thousands of years. What makes jewelry and rings in particular even more valuable is that more often than not it’s a gift and comes with a special sentimental value…
In medieval times, the typical associations that went with the color black were the gloomy themes of negative energy, evil, and death. Hence, it is no surprise that, in that era, most peoples considered black gemstones unsightly and potential harbingers of doom. While black still maintains its status in the west as the color of…
Black onyx has often been thought to be the stone of the warriors, for many good reasons. It has healing, protective and strength-providing properties that make it stand out from other gemstones. That, and also its appealing look often attracts people who want it etched on its jewelry, or to keep it as a lucky…
We’ve all been there at one point; left with a piece of wonderful diamond ring that we don’t want anymore. So, normally, one would be looking to sell it. But, things aren’t that simple. Selling diamond jewelry will always carry the risk of getting ripped off, and generally being confused by all the resale rules,…
Jewelry isn’t only an accessory that will flatter and decorate your every day look. The crystals and gemstones we use with them can also tell a lot about our personality, goals, wishes, and dreams. That’s why a lot of jewelry makers focus on choosing the right colors and combining them with the right piece of…