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What Are the Steps in Making a Piece of Fine Jewelry?
Drawing, model, making, polishing, setting, inspection: the six steps that lead from the idea of a piece of jewelry to the finished piece, followed on the Gentiane ring, made by hand in our Saumur workshop.
Baptiste Reynouard
Ethical Jewelry: Guidelines for Choosing with Confidence
Behind every piece of jewelry there are mines, workshops and people. Choosing more responsible jewelry starts with knowing which questions to ask about the metal, the stones and the making.
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Auvergne Sapphire, the Stone at the Heart of NAGOYA
At NAGOYA, the stone often guides the design of a piece. Our favorite comes from central France: the Auvergne sapphire, born of volcanoes and gathered from riverbeds.
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Giving Fine Jewelry: Our Advice for Choosing Well
Giving a piece of jewelry means giving something that will stay with someone for years. A few simple questions help you choose the right piece, for the right person and the right occasion.
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Caring for Your Jewelry: Simple Habits That Make It Last
Fine jewelry is made to last, and a few habits are enough to keep it bright. Here are the gestures we recommend at our workshop, and those we advise against.
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Finding Your Ring Size: Methods That Work
A well-fitted ring is one you forget you are wearing: it slides over the knuckle with slight resistance and does not spin on the finger. Here is how to find your size, at home or at our workshop.
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Choosing a Diamond: The 4Cs Explained Simply
Choosing a diamond means finding the right balance between four criteria and a budget. Here are our workshop’s guidelines for reading a diamond report and making an informed choice.
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Precious Stones from France: Sapphire, Ruby and Gemstones
France is not a major source of precious stones, but it does have a few. The Auvergne sapphire is the best-known example; other, more modest stones are also found in its mountains.
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Bespoke Jewelry: How a Project Unfolds in Our Workshop
A bespoke piece tells a story: a meeting, a stone, a memory. Here is how we design it with you, from the first conversation to the moment the piece is handed over.
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From Sketch to Hallmark: The Main Stages of a Piece
A piece of fine jewelry passes through many hands before it reaches its box. From the first drawing to the hallmark, here are the main stages of how it is made.
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