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5 ICONIC ANTIQUE RINGS FOR YOUR WEDDING
In this article, we will explore the history and symbolism of five antique iconic rings that have become popular choices for weddings and engagements.
WHAT ARE ICONIC STYLES OF VINTAGE EARRINGS?
The history of earrings goes back more than 7,000 years, and begins in Asia and Egypt, where they were reserved for the upper classes. This history was nevertheless marked by many changes, according to the mores and the evolution of cultures around the world. Let’s discover here the history of 4 styles of iconic earrings.
WHAT VINTAGE JEWELS TO GIFT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY?
As witnesses to the past, antique jewelry embodies eternity in a way that new jewelry cannot replicate. Let’s discover the story behind 5 perfect antique jewelry for Valentine’s Day.
WHY ARE HOOP EARRINGS A SYMBOL OF IDENTITY?
Hoop earrings (“creole” earrings in French) have a very long history behind them. This type of earrings with various sized hoops is found around the 4 corners of the world, but do you know their story and meaning?
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL RING?
Its name evokes social gatherings and the drink that accompanies them, but the cocktail ring has an even more surprising story.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SNAKE JEWELRY?
The snake has inspired jewelry since ancient times. Worldwide, it is fraught with symbolism, which explain its universal appeal.
WHY IS THE SIGNET RING A STATEMENT PIECE?
Used since ancient times, the signet ring has had many different usage, related to status but also more practical ones, before becoming a statement piece of jewelry for men and women alike.
WHERE DOES THE “SEMAINIER” STYLE COME FROM?
From the semainier to the harem ring, Northern Africa and the Ottoman Empire have brought us similar pieces of jewelry with a very different meaning.
WHAT IS THE MEANING BEHIND THE TRILOGY RING?
Commonly associated to past, present and future, the trilogy ring marks the three fundamental stages of a couple’s life. However, there is much more to be said about this unique and popular style of ring.
WHAT MAKES THE MARQUISE RING SO ICONIC?
Born from a French royalty love affair, the marquise ring has evolved over the years to become a staple of jewelry.
