Category: The jewels

What is the RJC?

The Responsible Jewelery Council (RJC) aims to certify the good practices of companies involved in the gold or diamond supply chain. A company joining the RJC initiative must obtain RJC certification within two years of joining. It undertakes to implement and promote [...]

What is a carat?

What is a carat? The carat used in jewelry comes from the name of a tree: the carob tree. This tree grows mainly in the Mediterranean region. It produces fruits whose seeds have the particularity of always having the same weight. Since ancient times, seeds have been used as a unit of measurement in all ancient civilizations. [...]

Jewelry in the 7th art

Who hasn't dreamed of wearing or seeing a piece of jewelry from one of the most famous films in cinema history? We'd be lying if we said we didn't know any of these jewels, because today, without having seen one of these films, we know perfectly well which jewel is linked to it. When [...]

What is a Shaper?

What is a shaper and how do they work? That's the question we'll explore in this article. Back to basics! A "façonnier" is a person who makes a product with his or her own hands. They are often considered skilled in their craft, and take great pride in their work. Many craftsmen have [...]

How to care for and clean jewelry?

Gold jewelry is a symbolic object that lasts over time, worn for many years or even decades, and sometimes passed on to younger generations. But like everything else, no matter how noble, jewelry is subject to the impact of time, simply because we love wearing it. So that you can enjoy [...]

Pink gold and Façonnier, a love story

The return of rose gold, to our great delight! More subtle and nuanced, rose gold adapts to all styles and seasons. At Façonnier, we're big fans of the marriage of rose gold and diamonds! The two complement each other very well, creating an elegant, timeless look. Its [...]

How do I know my finger size and bracelet size?

How do you know your finger size? Nothing could be easier! Before you start measuring your finger size, there are a few things you need to know: 1. If you hesitate between two finger sizes, always choose the larger one. It's quite common for our fingers to swell as we [...].