My birthstone is ruby and on my birthday this year I received my first birthstone ring. How about you?
Jewellery
Fröken Söt’s gorgeous face masks
When I used to pass the tiny little shop, Fröken Söt (Miss Pretty) in Götgatan in Stockholm, I always used to stop and admire the cat purses and wonderful bright dresses. They were so fifties, so bright and cheerful. My… Read More ›
Unusual Irish jewellery by Claddagh Design
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 ›
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 ›
