Symbolism Archive

  • Wedding Tradtions Decoded

    From the engagement ring to the ceremony to the honeymoon, weddings are shaped by the traditions of our ancestors, colored by the beliefs of our culture, and spiced by our personal flavor. While wedding traditions vary widely across the globe, and have changed subtly or obviously...

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  • What does your ring say about you?

    What does your ring say about you?

    You know why you chose the ring… beauty, meaning, style, symbolism, inspiration… the reasons are endless. But after you bought it, you made an equally important choice—where to wear it. Most of us don’t realize the complexity of the choice, but the truth is, where...

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  • Was–Is–Will Be

    Was–Is–Will Be

    The Gallery of Secrets presents Was–Is–Will Be by Weerayut Tantong “I Control my Life Force. I am the director of my Mind through the Power of my Connection to LifeForce.” We are delighted to exhibit this fresh, inspirational collection of the up and coming Thai artist Weerayut Tantong, who studied art...

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  • Find Peace – with The Chalice Well

    Find Peace – with The Chalice Well

    For over two thousand years, The Chalice Well, in Glastonbury, England has been an incredible locus of serenity and spirit. Considered a focus of peace, spirituality, and healing for people of all faiths, the Chalice Well is truly awe inspiring. Peter Stone honors the holiness of...

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  • Peter and the Sea

    Peter and the Sea

    Peter and the Sea Even the most cursory exploration of the Peter Stone website will reveal  hints about the connection with the sea that powers the passion behind our jewelry, and longtime fans who are familiar with the DiveSilver line (and website!) will have no doubt...

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  • What Do Bunnies and Eggs and Jesus Have in Common?

    What Do Bunnies and Eggs and Jesus Have in Common?

    No, there’s no punch line… just an interesting story that weaves them all together to create a festival of rebirth that we call Easter. Peter Stone celebrates the spring season with a tribute to this deeply spiritual holiday with a beautiful array of sterling silver...

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  • The Tale of St. Patrick

    The Tale of St. Patrick

    On March 17, millions of people worldwide will gather to celebrate St. Patrick, the most well-known of the patron saints of Ireland. Parades and parties will mark the celebration, and the brilliant shade of green that screams Ireland (the “Emerald Isle”) will permeate the day,...

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  • Sly Serpent: Celtic Symbology

    Sly Serpent: Celtic Symbology

    As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we know you’re looking for fantastic silver jewelry to honor your heritage and celebrate this Irish holiday—and we want to help! In addition to providing a beautiful array of Celtic and Irish sterling silver jewelry, Peter Stone thought you’d like...

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  • Think you know what a Shamrock is?

    Think you know what a Shamrock is?

    Think again… Although thousands of people wear the Shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and thousands more honor it all year long as a symbol of Irish heritage, the truth is that the Shamrock is a rather mysterious historical symbol, surrounded by myths and plagued...

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  • Fantastic Fleur-De-Lis!

    Fantastic Fleur-De-Lis!

    The Fleur-de-Lis that we’ve all seen so recently on the helmets of the New Orleans’ Saints, Superbowl XLIV Champions, is actually an ancient French symbol of royalty, carried through the ages from 493 A.D. Whether you’re a Saints fan, a New Orleans-ophile, or just a savvy...

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