The Journal

What is an intaglio, how is it different from a cameo, and how can an ancient Roman stone end up in a 19th-century ring? Everything you need to know before...

From Roman Pompeii to Queen Victoria's engagement ring, the history and meaning of the antique snake ring, and what to look for when buying one.

How to tell the age of an antique signet ring, what the stones and crests mean, and how to choose one to wear every day, from a dealer who handles...