The Margot & Mila Blog

Welcome to our blog about jewellery and its fascinating history!

Here, we explore the stories behind some of the world's most beautiful and iconic pieces, as well as the diverse cultural aspects of jewellery throughout history. Join us on this journey of discovery and appreciation for all things sparkly!

Mid-way through carving a wedding band to fit around this antique engagement ring, 2026 There’s something quite satisfying about carving a piece of jewellery from a block of wax. It’s a very different way of making to working with sheet metal or wire. You start with a solid block and slowly take things away — cutting, filing, scraping and shaping until a form begins to appear. I love that process. There’s something very instinctive about it. You can have an idea of what you w