Fine Jewelry Journal

The Art of Sapphire Intaglio Rings

Discover how engraving, color and setting shape the beauty of sapphire intaglio rings, illustrated by four distinctive pieces from DSF Antique Jewelry.

The Jewelry Art Movement, 1940–1980: From Collective Trauma to Artistic Transformation

Between 1940 and 1980, jewelry in America changed forever. A new generation of artists challenged the rules of precious materials, symmetry, technique, and wearability, turning jewelry into a mediu...

A Gem Wrapped in Legend - Bragança , between Glimmer and Misterry

The Bragança Diamond is one of the most mysterious gems in history—a legendary 1,680-carat stone said to have been found in Brazil and taken to the Portuguese royal court. Was it truly the world’s ...

Men’s Jewelry as Miniature Art: Antique Cufflinks and Stick Pins, 1850–1950

Discover how antique cufflinks and stick pins developed into miniature works of art, expressing Victorian symbolism, Art Nouveau naturalism, Edwardian refinement, and Art Deco geometry.

The Great Diamonds of the World - Tales Carved in Light

The stories of the world’s most mysterious diamonds are filled with royal intrigue, war, lost fortunes, and centuries-old legends. From the Darya-i-Nûr and the enigmatic Turkish diamonds to the Aus...

Jewelry from the Ancient Near East: A Story from Antiquity

Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Near Eastern jewelry, from Sumerian amulets and Scythian gold to royal treasures from Ur, ancient Syrian crowns, and intricate Iranian pendants. A jour...

The Great Sancy Diamond: The Mysterious “Sphinx” of Diamonds

The Great Sancy is more than a legendary diamond—it is a jewel shaped by royal ambition, betrayal, war, exile, and revolution. From the courts of France and England to the hands of kings and ma...

Regent: The Long Moral History of a Diamond

The Regent Diamond is more than a legendary jewel. From its violent origins in India to the court of Louis XV and the turmoil of the French Revolution, its journey is marked by slavery, betrayal, a...

The Moon of Mountains: The Price of Unrestrained Desire

The Moon of Mountains is one of history's most mysterious diamonds. From the Mughal Empire to Imperial Russia, its path is marked by war, betrayal, murder, and extraordinary wealth, revealing how t...

Etruscan Jewelry: The Rich History Behind Timeless Designs

Etruscan gold jewelry ranks among the finest achievements of the ancient world. From intricate granulation and repoussé work to richly decorated bullae, pendants, and earrings, these remar...