Chapter XV
Journal
Notes from the salon
Guides from our gemmologists and jewellers on choosing, caring for and remaking fine jewellery.
Engagement · 20 October 2026
Choosing a ring without guessing her taste
Most people choosing an engagement ring are choosing for someone else. Here is how to get it right without spoiling the surprise.
Read the article
Heirlooms · 3 October 2026
Remaking a family piece in gold
Family gold carries more than its weight. Here is how we remake heirlooms while keeping what matters.
Read the articleA short glossary
Words you will hear in the salon
- Claw
- The small metal arms that hold a stone.
- Halo
- A ring of small stones around a centre stone.
- Pavé
- Small stones set close together, like paving.
- Rivière
- A necklace of single stones in a continuous line.
- Hallmark
- The stamp that proves the purity of the metal.
- Loupe
- A small magnifying glass, usually ten times.
The letter
New pieces, first
One letter a month with new pieces before they reach the salon.
The glossary saved me from nodding along when they said rivière.
Questions for a gemmologist?
Ask in the salon or on WhatsApp; there are no silly ones.