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How to Clean an Antique Diamond Ring Safely at Home
Learn how to safely clean your antique diamond ring at home without damaging its setting or sparkle. A simple, gentle routine can help preserve its beauty for years to come.
Is Your Jewellery Edwardian? 7 Telltale Signs to Look For
Learn seven quick ways to recognise authentic Edwardian jewellery—from platinum filigree to old European-cut diamonds—so you can shop antique and vintage rings with confidence.
Authentication Secrets: Identifying Genuine Antique Rings
For collectors seeking genuine antique rings from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, understanding these authentication principles provides invaluable protection in today's complex marketplace.
How to Calculate the Carat Weight of Gemstones
Carat weight measures the weight—not size—of gemstones. Learn how carat is calculated and what it means for antique and vintage rings in this quick guide.
The History of Signet Rings: From Seals of Power to Personal Heirlooms
Signet rings have been worn for thousands of years—as seals of identity, power, and style. Discover their fascinating history and why antique and vintage signet rings remain enduring symbols today.
Gold Fineness: What Should You Choose?
Learn the differences between 9ct, 12ct, 14ct, 15ct, 18ct, and 22ct gold in antique rings. Understand how gold fineness impacts durability, value, and wearability—plus why 24ct gold isn’t commonly used.
How Diamonds Became the Engagement Ring Standard: A Journey Through History
Diamonds haven’t always ruled the world of engagement rings. Discover how they rose to fame—from medieval royalty to modern-day marketing—and explore why antique and vintage diamond rings remain timeless choices.
Mourning Jewellery: The Imagery Explained
Mourning jewellery offers a glimpse into the past, where pearls, enamel, and jet told silent stories of loss, love, and remembrance. Discover the symbols behind antique mourning rings.
Rubies: The Fiery Gem of July and Its Fascinating Past
Rubies are rich in colour and history—symbolising love, strength, and passion. Explore their origin, lore, and timeless role in antique rings, especially as July’s birthstone.
Pearls Through the Ages: Origins, Lore, and Their Place in Antique Jewellery
From ancient oceans to antique jewellery boxes, pearls have carried deep symbolism for centuries. Discover their origins, cultural lore, and why they’re June’s timeless birthstone.
Diamond Cuts: The Enduring Romance of Rose‑Cut Diamonds
Blooming in Candlelight: The History of Rose-Cut Diamonds
Long before the sleek brilliance of modern diamonds, ther...
Elegance in Lace: Edwardian Fashion and Style Trends
Step into the Belle Époque: discover Edwardian fashion’s soft silhouettes, lace details and the era’s signature platinum and diamond rings—perfect inspiration for lovers of antique rings and timeless elegance.
