Tags: History

Yaffie's Antique Bridal Set: Handcrafted Dreams

Yaffie's Antique Bridal Set: Handcrafted Dreams

Kenneth Lane 13/08/2025 0
Whispers of Yesterday, Woven into Today's Treasures Oh, hello there, lovely people! It’s me, your resident Chief Jewellery Designer, Chief Artisan, and sometimes, if the muse strikes, your friendly neighbourhood blogger here at Yaffie. I wanted to share a little something with you, a tale of inspiration, dedication, and the sheer magic that goes into every single piece we create. Have you ever just gazed at a piece of jewellery and felt a story unfold before your very eyes? I do, constantly. Som...
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Crafting Your White Gold Halo Bridal Set: A Yaffie Story

Crafting Your White Gold Halo Bridal Set: A Yaffie Story

Kenneth Lane 11/08/2025 0
The Heart of the Matter: Rings, Memories, and a Cuppa You see, sometimes, I’m sat here in the workshop, surrounded by the hum of the polishing lathe and the faint scent of metal dust, and my mind just drifts off. It happens frequently, actually. I think back to all the bits and bobs we’ve made over the years, the incredible stories behind each piece, and how a simple idea can blossom into something truly extraordinary. Just the other day, my niece, bless her cotton socks, was showing off a rathe...
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A Short History of Engagement Rings

A Short History of Engagement Rings

Kenneth Lane 29/04/2020 0
Although cavemen may have given their shiniest rock to the cavelady they'd just bashed over the head and dragged home to claim as their own, the first record of the giving of a physical symbol of betrothal is in Ancient Egypt, around 2000BC. Circles were used in the time of Tut to symbolise the eternal cycle of life, while the space inside it represented gateways. (And quite possibly ladies' front-bottoms too.) This idea spread across the Mediterranean, with rings also given in Ancient Greece an...
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