The Dominium Journal

18k gold monogram signet ring with hand-engraved initials
From Sketch to Heirloom: How a Bespoke Signet Ring Is Made
A signet ring begins long before any gold is melted. From the first conversation and the hand-drawn sketch to casting, hand engraving and the final polish, this is how a... Read more...
Malcesine diamond tennis bracelet in 18k gold
Understanding Gold Hallmarks and Diamond Certificates
What do 750, 875 and 916 mean? How to read a gold hallmark, how hallmarking works in the UAE, what a diamond grading report tells you, and the simple checks... Read more...
Bianca round diamond stud earrings
Fine Jewelry Gifts for Every Occasion: A UAE Gifting Guide
Diwali, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Ramadan and Eid, Mother's Day and wedding season: in the UAE, the calendar is wonderfully full. What fine jewelry to give for each occasion, and how... Read more...
Malcesine diamond tennis bracelet in 18k gold
How the Tennis Bracelet Got Its Name
A slim line of diamonds, a match stopped mid-play and one of the greatest names in tennis. The story behind the tennis bracelet, and how to choose and care for... Read more...
Lapis lazuli signet ring in 18k gold
The Meaning of Signet Stones: Carnelian, Bloodstone, Onyx, Lapis and Tiger's Eye
Long before signets were engraved in solid gold, many were cut from stone. The history and meaning behind the five classic stones of the signet ring: carnelian, bloodstone, onyx, lapis... Read more...
Dominium Toi et Moi ring in 18k gold
The Toi et Moi Ring: A History of Two Stones and One Promise
Toi et moi: you and me. From the modest ring Napoleon gave Joséphine in 1796 to Jacqueline Kennedy's emerald and diamond, this is the story of the two-stone ring, why... Read more...
Dominium 18k gold photo locket
What to Put Inside a Locket: Ideas for Every Story
A locket is only half finished when it leaves the jeweller. The other half is what you keep inside it. Photographs, handwriting, coordinates, a line from your vows: ideas for... Read more...
Classic sterling silver signet ring with a polished face
Gold or Silver? Choosing the Metal for Your Signet Ring
Solid 18k gold, 10k gold or sterling silver? Each metal has its own character. Here is how they look, wear and age, what the numbers stamped inside them mean, and... Read more...
Dominium Armorial Signet Ring in 18k gold
No Family Crest? How to Design Your Own
You don't need an ancient coat of arms to wear a crest. Every crest in history was designed by someone, for someone. Here is how heraldry works, what its symbols... Read more...
Dominium Monogram Signet Ring in 18k gold
Which Finger Should You Wear a Signet Ring On?
Little finger or ring finger, left hand or right? The traditions behind where a signet ring is worn, from the British left little finger to the old French family code,... Read more...
Aurélie pear-cut diamond tennis bracelet in 18k gold
Lab-Grown or Natural Diamond? How to Choose With Confidence
Lab-grown and natural diamonds are both real diamonds. The difference lies in their origin, their price and how they hold their value. Here is how to choose the right one... Read more...
The Dominium Memoire Locket in 18k gold, engraved with waves and a rising sun
The History of Lockets: Five Centuries of Keeping Someone Close
The locket is the only jewel with a secret built into its design. From medieval reliquary pendants and Renaissance portrait jewels to Elizabeth I's Chequers Ring, Queen Victoria's lockets and... Read more...
Dominium 18k gold Malcesine diamond tennis bracelet
The History of Diamonds: From Ancient Riverbeds to the Modern Brilliant
Billions of years in the making and only a few thousand in human hands, the diamond has travelled from the riverbeds of ancient India to Renaissance courts, South African mines... Read more...
Dominium 18k gold armorial signet ring engraved with a family crest
The History of Signet Rings: From Ancient Seals to Modern Heirlooms
For five thousand years the signet ring has been a signature, a contract and a family name worn on one finger. From the seals of Mesopotamia and the scarabs of... Read more...
Choosing a Diamond That Carries Meaning
Choosing a Diamond That Carries Meaning
A diamond is not purchased — it is chosen. Before you select the stone at the heart of your most important piece, understand what truly makes one extraordinary: the four... Read more...
The Art of Wearing Your Story
The Art of Wearing Your Story
This piece explores why jewelry should be more than an accessory — it should be a personal language of memories, milestones, and identity — and how Dominium designs each creation... Read more...
The Origin of Dominium
The Origin of Dominium
Dominium Jewelry was founded on the belief that jewelry should carry more than design — it should hold meaning, craftsmanship, and permanence. Rooted in the Latin word for ownership, Dominium represents... Read more...