From secret handshakes to ancient symbols and nebulous origin theories—unpacking the meaning and symbolism in Freemasonry can be complicated. The Freemasons are known for their ornate lodges as well as their regalia, such as [...]
Some fashion trends never go out of style, and black jewelry is one of them. It’s no wonder why black onyx is one of the most popular gemstones in men’s jewelry. It’s sleek, intriguing, [...]
When jade is found it comes inside stones, rocks and even boulders. The value of the rock cannot be seen but only guessed at. In fact it may not contain jade at all. One [...]
INTRODUCTION Seals have been used throughout history to show personal imprints that act as markings of authenticity and binding agreements and edicts. In the past signet rings were worn by Kings, Popes, Bishops and [...]
Silver Silver is money. In French, Thai and many other languages, the words for 'silver' and 'money' are the same. Most currencies denominated in pounds (or livres, lira etc.) were based on a troy [...]
Where does the word karat come from? The word karat first entered the English language in the mid-15th Century. It derived from the French word carat which in turn came from the Italian carato. [...]
The development of cufflinks is closely linked to the changing styles of shirts. It was after the Middle Ages that decorations were added to the areas of shirts that are on display. These were [...]
They are gemstones, of course – some precious, some semi-precious. There are different stones for each month. The wearer can benefit from certain attributes attributed to each stone . The correct stone might confer [...]
Heraldic Cross designs where created at a time when fighting men on a battlefield did not wear uniforms. In order to distinguish between friend and foe it was important for a warrior to know [...]
Rubies are perhaps the gemstone most often associated with Northern Thailand, where the Regnas Jewelry workshops are based. What are rubies? Rubies are actually red sapphires. They are both made up of the mineral [...]