Notebook
Thoughts, advice and stories from the Jack Weir & Sons team.
Setting the Stage: The 1980s
The 1980s were characterized by more, more, more. This is the decade of Gordon Gecko, of the Dynasty, of big shoulder pads and bigger diamonds. It was post-disco and pre-grunge....
Jewelry of the 1990s: A Transitional Era
The transition from decade to decade always sees a sharp contrast in style, but no more so in recent history than the shift from the opulence of the 1980s to...
The History of the Diamond Engagement Ring
Today it is considered traditional to propose marriage with a diamond engagement ring, so much so that any other type of engagement ring is considered “non traditional.” But a diamond...
From Georgian to Art Deco: A Journey Through 200 Years of Antique Jewelry
Jewelry never goes out of style; its timeless appeal spans century after century and is influenced by stylistic trends that ebb and flow. Let’s take a walk through a timeline...
How to Choose the Perfect Art Deco Engagement Ring
There’s something so exquisite about the Art Deco movement, wouldn’t you agree? What makes Art Deco so incredible is that it’s not a single style, but a collection of styles....
The History of Italian Jewelry
Though so much of Italian history is credited to The Romans, the birth of Italian Jewelry starts with the Etruscans around 700 BC. The Etruscans lived in Central Italy, around what...
Près du cœur : Bague Art Déco Cartier Tutti Frutti GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum
L'influence du design de Cartier s'est étendue sur tout le XX e siècle. Des géométries sophistiquées de l'Art Déco à l'élégance discrète du minimalisme du milieu du siècle, leur esthétique...
Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur les bijoux français
Aujourd'hui, l'industrie française de la joaillerie est un acteur majeur sur le marché mondial, gagnant 5,6 milliards de dollars américains (5,2 euros) par an. Chez Jack Weir & Sons, nous...
