Monthly Archives: February 2009

WEDDING RINGS

Posted on February 10, 2009 | Leave a comment

History of wedding rings from prehistoric shell necklaces (82,000 years ago) through Egyptian reed bands, Mesopotamian gold (2500 BC), Roman iron betrothal rings, medieval church benediction, to present-day customs worldwide. Advice on personalizing wedding rings.

Black Diamond engagement ring
7 Karat Black Diamond in the Rough in a gold ring (engagement ring)
Champagne Heart Diamond ring
Champagne Heart Diamond in a Gold Ring
Champagne diamond ring
Champagne diamond in gold ring
4 colored rough diamonds in silver band
4 colored rough diamonds set in a silver wedding band

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CALDER Jewelry

Posted on February 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

Recommendation to visit the Calder Jewelry exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Alexander Calder (1898-1976), famous for inventing mobiles, also created jewelry throughout his life – mostly brass, steel, and silver using pounded wire techniques, intended for friends and family. Highlights: his wife’s engagement ring, a 1943 necklace, and mobile earrings.

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