The Stuart Sapphire
Jewelry History

The Stuart Sapphire

The Stuart Sapphire is one of the most remarkable gemstones in the British Crown Jewels, renowned for its vivid royal blue hue and its storied past. As a symbol of royal power and legacy, this sapphire has witnessed centuries of dynastic upheavals, from the English Civil War to its current place of honor in the Imperial State Crown.

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  • One chain, five ways!
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    One chain, five ways!

    When you can wear one piece of jewellery in multiple ways, there is so much room to experiment and create new jewellery looks with ease. It is fun, creative and sustainable too. We’re going to take you through 5 looks that have been created with one simple chain from bstrd, which is available in both gold vermeil and sterling silver.

  • Marigold - Ring of prosperity
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    Marigold - Ring of prosperity

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  • What is the role of gouache artwork in jewelry
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    What is the role of gouache artwork in jewelry

    This artform has a long and rich history, with examples of it being used as far back as ancient Egypt. A medium that has been used by many famous artists throughout history, including Matisse and Klee, today it is becoming increasingly popular when it comes to special limited edition high-end jewelry collections . Many jewelers now seek to provide a Gouache painting as part of the purchase.

  • An interview with shakti ellenwood
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    An interview with shakti ellenwood

    Shakti trained in San Francisco from 1995 under fifth-generation Armenian master goldsmith Hratch Nargizian, launching her own company in 2000. Her work now melds the artisanal skills passed down through centuries of fine jewellery craftsmanship with her own distinctive visual style.

  • The art of cutting an emerald
    Jewelry History

    The art of cutting an emerald

    Today, Jaipur is recognized as one of the worlds leading colored gemstone manufacturing hubs especially for the cutting of emeralds. A few years ago the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) visited the Jaipur, India to get a deeper insight into the workings of the gemstone cutting industry.  

  • The Divers of Sewa
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    The Divers of Sewa

    A short film by Laurent Cartier on the unique world of artisanal divers searching for diamonds in Sierra Leone. Out of 1.5 million artisanal diamond diggers worldwide, there are only a few thousand divers. These men are dedicated in their search for diamond-rich gravels at the bottom of the mighty Sewa river.

  • Understanding the 4c's of diamonds
    Jewelry Guide

    Understanding the 4c's of diamonds

    ‘Diamonds are a girl's best friend.’ You've probably come across this famous expression countless times. You're probably trying to do your research now into how to buy diamond jewellery and are probably feeling overwhelmed by a lot of information coming your way from family, friends and colleagues advising you to look out for this or that. This is why we have prepared a simple easy to understand guide to buying Diamond jewellery.