Engraved Jewelry

White Gold Promise Ring – Style and Significance

June 30, 2008

(Pictured: 14k White Gold, Marquise Diamond Promise Ring) Although I strongly disagree with those who believe that only precious metals, preferably gold, should be used for purity and promise rings (these terms are sometimes interchangeable, but a promise ring can apply to keeping any sort of promise, noble in nature, in most cases), there is [...]

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Cross Shapes: Maltese Cross Pendants and Rings

June 30, 2008

This is my first entry in a series of posts that will explore various styles and designs of the cross in many cultures, but primarily in Christian symbolism. Many of these crosses have distinct shapes and applications. They are perfect for jewelry and other decorative arts, especially when a specific religious theme (or affiliation) needs [...]

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Ancient Religious Inscriptions for your Engraved Ring

June 12, 2008

The phrase Spes In Deo ("Hope In God"), as well as its variant In Deo Spes are popular inscriptions found on ecclesiastical rings. Here I have a visualization of a modern gold ring design featuring these words. Other well-known religious ring inscriptions include: Deus dona vivas in Deo – May God grant that you may [...]

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What is a Claddagh Ring?

June 2, 2008

To an untrainted ear the words Claddagh Ring can easily seem like some sort of Hebrew reference. Well, actually Claddagh is a village in Ireland. An old magazine describes the population of this village in such words: "They are an industrious and self-respecting people, those fisher folk, but somewhat as exclusive in their manners as [...]

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