The roots of micro-mosaic jewelry trace back to the mosaics of ancient Rome. During the Renaissance, the idea was refined by craftsmen in Florence and the Vatican who began developing the technique now known as micro-mosaic and adapted it to jewelry.

Ancient Egypt has provided a wealth of inspiration to artists and designers over the past two centuries. Several significant events in the region contributed to the public’s interest in antiquity and created a demand for design that brought the exotic into everyday fashion.

Known as the ‘gentleman’s ring’, signet rings – often handed down on 21st birthdays – traditionally act as visible reminders that the wearer comes from a certain bloodline or heritage.