Crafted to Perfection: Tracing Back the Origins and History of Ring Making

We as a people tend to take things like jewelry making or ring design for granted. We head straight into the store or to a website and start passing judgment on the various designs available without really understanding the research, effort, time, and skill that has gone into making them exceptional pieces of art. Every once in a while, we get a few questions about our process, our inspiration, and the history of ring making. So, in this article, we are going to tell you all you need to know about the fascinating origins and glorious history of jewelry design and ring making.

Please fasten your seatbelts; we are taking you back in time!

The very first ring can be traced back to ancient civilizations

The Egyptians, if stories are to be believed, were the first ones to interpret the meaning of a circle and translate that into jewelry designs that we now know as rings. They strongly believed that the shape was a direct representation of the cycle of life and eternity. Ancient Egyptians were known to use a wide variety of materials to craft beautiful ring designs.

All roads lead to Rome!

The people of Ancient Rome borrowed the practice of wearing rings on their fingers from the Etruscans. As history suggests, the Romans were known for living a lavish and authoritarian lifestyle and the same reflected in their attires and accessorizing choices. These rings were often also used as seals, thus reestablishing the fact that they were widely accepted symbols of authority.

The Middle Ages

The Renaissance era was a revival of sorts for the arts. Skilled artisans would develop unique pieces of art, making them as elaborate and intricate as possible. This soon trickled down into the jewelry making business, where you were likely to see ornate pieces of jewelry, including rings. The usage of different metals, gemstones, and motifs became popular during this period. This was soon followed by a slight shift in the way rings were designed. The Victorian era gave the populace a different kind of ring variety, incorporating symbolic designs in rings (engagement rings, in particular). This was also the era when square cut engagement rings became immensely popular.

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The 19th and 20th centuries

While the world went through a turbulent phase, jewelry design was one area that saw the emergence of new styles and ideas. Several different things, including nature, inspired jewelry designers around the world to incorporate shapes and motifs in their ring designs. The Art Deco period, in particular, was a rage because of the paradigm shift in the way art was created and perceived. Even today, the signature Art Deco style is widely popular in jewelry because of the way it looks and what it represents. You can find an array of bold engagement ring designs with symmetrical geometric shapes and high-end gemstones right here at A.JAFFE.

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Mass production of jewelry and contemporary engagement rings

The advent of technology provided jewelry makers with a convenient and cost-effective way of mass producing jewelry. This in turn also led to the overall prices of designer engagement rings, metals, and stones going down and jewelry becoming accessible to the general populace. Various jewelers and companies have experimented with a range of raw materials to create different varieties of rings that appeal to different socio-economic sects of our society. Today, there are very few jewelers that actually care about handcrafting every ring to perfection. At A.JAFFE, we are proud to say that we are among the rare breed of modern-day jewelers that takes every effort to make your unique as it can possibly be. We have a stringent 10-point quality check and every ring has to pass these quality standards before it is presented to you. It is no surprise then that it can take up to 80 hours to create one A.JAFFE engagement ring!

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Customization in contemporary engagement ring designs

Today, you have the option to custom-make a ring from scratch if you have a specific design or idea in mind. With fashion-forward trends taking precedence over age-old designs, contemporary jewelry making has evolved from hand sketches to full 3D models of CAD-enabled designs. This also allows the makers to experiment with the designs and create really elaborate and inventive jewelry. In terms of customization, there is no end to “how much” you can personalize your designer engagement ring. From choosing the base metal and gemstone to engraving whatever you want, you can literally make the ring one-of-a-kind, resulting in a design that is truly unique. For instance, if you want to capture a special moment and keep a physical representation of it for a lifetime, you can even opt for coordinates jewelry!

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When it comes to luxury engagement rings, A.JAFFE is your best bet. With a legacy and illustrious track record over 130 years, you can count on us. So, what makes A.JAFFE so different from other jewelry makers out there? Our team leaves no stone unturned to deliver a wholesome, feel-good jewelry buying experience for you and your partner.

A.JAFFE is widely supported and unofficially endorsed by the biggest of celebrities. A.JAFFE has featured in various prestigious publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, The Meredith Vieira Show, Marie Claire Magazine, The Wendy Williams show, and many such glamorous ventures. Hey, if Bella Hadid and Jennifer Lawrence can swear by it, you have got no excuse! Check out our selection of classic as well as contemporary engagement rings online or head to an exclusive A.JAFFE retailer near you today!