The Journal
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Antique vs Lab-Grown Diamonds: Why an Old Cut Diamond Makes the Better Engagement Ring
A dealer's honest guide to old mine, cushion and rose cut diamonds, and why an antique engagement ring beats a lab-grown or new one on charm, ethics and value.
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Buying Antique Rings Online: Sizing, Resizing and Wearability
How to get the size right, which antique rings can and cannot be resized, and how to choose an antique ring you can wear every day.
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Ancient Roman Rings for Sale: How to Buy a Genuine One
Wearing a ring that is nearly 2,000 years old is entirely possible. How to recognise genuine Roman rings, what sizes to expect, and how to wear and care for them.
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Second Lives: Why So Many Antique Rings Started as Something Else
Stickpins, watch fobs, desk seals and ancient gems: how and why antique jewels are converted into rings, and how a conversion affects value.
