The Journal

Elephants, rice goddesses and the weapons of Vishnu: an introduction to the gold rings of Classical-period Java and the gem-set rings of 19th-century Bali.

Personal seals engraved in Kufic script, silver rings inlaid with black niello, and the enduring tradition of the agate seal ring. An introduction to medieval Islamic rings.

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.

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...