Notebook
Thoughts, advice and stories from the Jack Weir & Sons team.
Rubies for Valentine's Day: A Vintage Jewelry Gift Guide
Some Valentine's Day gifts are forgettable. Rubies are not. There's nothing subtle about a ruby with its deep, saturated red that holds your gaze the way certain people can hold...
Why Choose a Natural Diamond Ring?
Why Choose a Natural Diamond Ring? Understanding Beauty, Rarity, and the Value of a Stone Formed Over Billions of Years Few physical objects in the world carry as much...
Vintage Jewelry For Halloween
Vintage Jewelry for Halloween October is the kind of month that makes us want to dress up in the fabrics of the season. The crisp air grows sharper, the nights...
October Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline
October Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline October is an introspective month of in-betweens: the sunlight fades earlier, the leaves shift from lush greens to golden oranges, and the air holds...
The Beauty of Antique Colored Stone Rings
Antique Colored Stone Rings It may seem like diamonds dominate the conversation when it comes to vintage rings, but the true star of antique jewelry has always been color. Antique...
Ethically Sourced Gold and Diamonds: The Case for Vintage and Estate Jewelry
Ethically Sourced Gold and Diamonds: The Case for Vintage and Estate Jewelry If jewelry means anything, it should mean joy. Whether it’s the delight you feel in slipping on a...
How to Style Antique Rings For Any Occasion
To style antique rings well, one must first understand what makes them antique, and then learn how to let them shine across your life, from the aisle to the office...
July Birthstone: Ruby
There is something about July that makes you sweat. Even in the most temperate climes, it lingers in the air like a secret. July is a month of ripening, of...
