The idea that an engagement ring should be a diamond solitaire is the greatest marketing stunt in history. Diamonds have never been merely precious stones—they have served as symbols of authority, marked political and family alliances, and sealed intimate commitments. “Rings That Rock,” at DIVA museum, in Antwerp, Belgium, brings together an exceptional selection of diamond rings to show how these small objects tell big stories about changing ideas around status, identity, emotion, gender, and craftsmanship. Join Bella Neyman (NYCJW founder and AJF board member) and Catherine Regout (curator, DIVA: museum for jewellery, silver and diamonds) for a fascinating journey of the diamond ring from the 15th century to modernity. You’ll never see diamonds the same way again.
You’ll find the links given during the conversation below the recording.
DIVA museum’s website www.divaantwerp.be
DIVA museum’s website (direct English link) https://www.divaantwerp.be/en/home/welcome-to-diva-museum-for-jewellery-silver-and-diamonds
DIVA museum’s Instagram @divaantwerp https://www.instagram.com/divaantwerp/
Catherine Regout’s Instagram @catherineregout https://www.instagram.com/catherineregout/
NYC Jewelry Week’s website https://nycjewelryweek.com/
NYC Jewelry Week’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nycjewelryweek/
Bella Neyman’s Instagram @bellaneyman https://www.instagram.com/bellaneyman/
Request the Rings That Rock exhibition catalog: collectie@divaantwerp.be
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