My first Claddagh ring is really really old. The second one is about 20 years old. Both of them are heavy 18ct men’s rings in the traditional style, made in Ireland, and given to me by Irish family. Both of… Read More ›
Jewellery
More reversible rings
Remember my post about reversible rings? Well, I have been finding them here and there since I wrote that article. Mostly at estate and pawn shop auctions – Kaplans being my favourite. There are also several sellers on eBay that… Read More ›
Swedish rings
Two local rings in Sweden are the Gotlandsring, which does not really appeal to me… …and the Hövdingaring, which I absolutely love. These are designed from 1000-year-old archeological finds around Europe and were usually worn by people of high status…. Read More ›
Pinchbeck
Have you ever heard of pinchbeck? As much as I adore jewellery, I have to admit I had never heard of it until recently. I found this interesting article about pinchbeck (extracts and photograph from said article are below)… Read More ›
Bolivian Ametrine Dreamscape Cut by John Dyer
Ametrine has always fascinated me because it is two stones in one! And when John Dyer performs Dreamscape cutting on it, it looks even more spectacular. John Dyner also have other fascinating cuts on this page. For example these two
One of my favourite jewellery Instagram accounts
I love so many of these rings! Find @jewellerydreaming here
Reversible rings
Remember my reversible ring? I have had mine for many years and had never seen another one until recently, when I spotted three in a row! This one: And this one (Find it here on Etsy) And this one –… Read More ›
Enchanted Rainbows Unicorn Contact Lens Case
I don’t wear contact lenses, but I have a couple of cute contact lenses cases that I use for different things. They are small and have L and R or other marks on them so you can tell the sides… Read More ›
Cougar ring
I found it on this site. The price is not too bad at all considering it is heavy, made using the lost wax method, and handmade. The cat looks pretty realistic too. It reminds me a lot of my beloved… Read More ›
Caligula’s 2000 year-old sapphire ring goes up for sale
This ring, made out of a single sapphire, will be for sale and exhibited by Wartski next week in London. The sale/exhibition will be from 1st – 7th October 2019, and entrance is free. Read more here and here.
