La Plume
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Discover our blog La Plume, a place to express yourself on a variety of subjects related to the exciting world in which we gravitate: jewelry, gemology and craftsmanship. We'll be tackling different themes in the form of tips, tricks, stories, explanations about the workshop, stones, metals...or even events like engagements and weddings. In La Plume we share our knowledge, our news, our advice and our vision of jewelry!
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Let's plunge back in time, where the roots of love intertwine with ancestral customs. The wedding anniversary, a timeless symbol of commitment and fidelity, sheds light on the path taken by souls united in the eternal dance of love. Originating from a pagan tradition, the wedding anniversary commemorates the sacred union between two beings. In its early days, only a few anniversaries were celebrated, notably the silver wedding anniversary for 25 years, marked by the presentation of a silver crown, and the golden wedding anniversary for 50 years, honored by a gold crown.
Discover our series of articles entitled "A jewel, a story"! Learn more about the stories behind our jewelry creations. Today, discover the story behind Kathryn & José's creations. Between romance and nature, no detail is left to chance to symbolize their union!
Is it time to choose the ideal engagement ring for your famous proposal? With so many ring styles to choose from, it's not always easy to make a choice. Rest assured, we're here to guide you!
These gems embody natural beauty, revealing captivating nuances, unique characteristics, varied provenances, intriguing specificities, particular meanings and symbolism. Which gemstones have a green color?
Behind every jewellery creation lies a craftsman who wields his tools with talent and meticulousness to bring unique jewels to life. The jeweler's ancestral craft has endured through the ages, shaping beauty from precious materials always guided by an insatiable passion for detail.
The secrets behind the immaculate brilliance of white gold and platinum have long intrigued jewelry lovers. Let's delve into the mysteries of their hues and compositions. Platinum 950‰ and white gold 750 ‰ (18-carat gold) are very different metals, although similar to the naked eye due to their white colors. The characteristics of these metals differ both in terms of their compositions and their price. Are you hesitating between white gold and platinum, or would you like to know more about their properties? We've put together an article to help you make the right choice!
It's common to wear or offer a creation with one's birthstone or that of the person receiving the gift. Whether it's for a birth, a christening, a birthday or any other occasion, the choice of a piece of jewelry with a birthstone always has a strong symbolic meaning due to the virtues attributed to each one. Here's a presentation of the different birthstones according to the month, so that you can define yours or that of your loved ones!
Are you ready to propose to your beloved? You've already made the commitment, but all you need is an engagement ring to make it happen? To help you in your search, we've summarized each stage of the engagement ring selection process, including our advice and recommendations. An engagement ring is a symbol of fidelity and eternal love. Whether alone or together, the choice of this ring must be made with care and reflection. It's essential that it be timeless in your eyes and that it correspond to your wishes. Here are a few tips to help you choose the perfect ring to suit your tastes, your desires and your budget!
At Salmon, we're committed to creating a piece of jewelry that's just right for you, down to the smallest detail! It's in the heart of our workshops, located in our Paris showroom, that we offer you the chance to bring your ideas and your creative project to life!
Marriage represents the culmination of a couple's life, the moment when two people made for each other decide to unite and spend the rest of their lives together. To symbolize this act of love, wedding rings are exchanged between the couple as a sign of eternity.
When buying or creating a ring, the choice of finger size is an elementary step. Finding the right finger size is not an exact science. It's often complicated to find it, as it varies from one person to another depending on a number of factors, such as morphology, whether it's the right or left hand, temperature, different times of day, physical exercise, etc. Here's a guide to the different ways of defining your finger size.