The history of one of the oldest watch brands is directly connected with two legendary characters who left a bright mark on the history of Swiss watchmaking. The first is Jean-François Bautte, born in 1772 into a family of simple workers from Geneva. Orphaned early, Bautte, being a 12-year-old boy, was sent to study watchmaking, […]
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The St. Edward’s Sapphire Ring. The legend of the British Crown Sapphire, one of the most famous sapphires in the world, begins in the mid-11th century. In 1042, before the coronation of Edward (c. 1003 – January 5, 1066) – the penultimate Anglo-Saxon king of England (from 1042)), a superb sapphire was set into the […]
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The founder of the Laguna costume jewelry brand was Royal Craftsmen Inc. in 1944 (USA). In the 50s there was a peak in fashion for pearl jewelry. Following fashion, Laguna initially produced jewelry made from artificial pearls. The excellent quality pearls and interesting design gave the impression of real jewelry. Laguna gradually expanded its range […]
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The fisherman’s ring, translated from Latin as anulus piscatoris, is also known as the papal ring, papal signet ring, and the ring of St. Peter. It is an attribute of the pope’s attire, along with the tiara. The papal ring is intended to remind the pope that he is the successor of the apostle Peter, […]
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One of the most popular Baltic jewelry is the Namejs Ring. The ring represents independence, friendship, and trust, and is a symbol of the unity of the three ancient Latvian lands – Kurzeme, Latgale, and Vidzeme. It is often believed that the ring should only be worn by men, as it is considered a warrior’s […]
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Indian jewelry company Renani Jewels has set a world record for creating a watch with the most diamonds. The Srinika watch, weighing 373,030 grams, sparkles with 17,524 hand-cut diamonds and 113 blue sapphires within its gold frame. The Srinika watch is inspired by ancient Indian mythology. “Srinika” signifies the lotus blooming in the heart of […]
Read MoreThe ring of Joan of Arc (c. 1412-1431), a national heroine of France. In 1909, Pope Pius X declared Joan a saint, and on May 16, 1920, Pope Benedict XV canonized her. The ring is made of silver, with the letters I and M engraved on the top facet, and the two side faces bearing […]
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This ring is part of the history of 19th-century France. In 1887, the ring was awarded to Louis Antoine of France in honor of France’s 1824 victory over the Spanish liberal government. In 1823, Louis Antoine commanded the French corps known as the “Hundred Thousand Sons of Saint Louis,” sent to Spain to restore the […]
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The ring, which appears in close-up throughout the film, was handcrafted by jeweler Heidi Nahser Fink. It is an emblem of the Atreides Duke’s power. The deal for Arrakis is sealed with this ring. It is with this ring that Duke Leto imprints his signature in gold wax. As with many of the film’s props, […]
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One of the most valuable exhibits in the Yesenin Museum in the village of Konstantinovo is a ring with a green stone and the hallmark of the imperial crown. This gold ring with a chrysoprase (due to the stone’s exceptional brightness and transparency, some historians believe it is an emerald) was presented to Yesenin as […]
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