Hello! I am Torie, the person behind Duchess of Gems. I’m a sentimental collector of old things and love the idea of people as caretakers of jewelry, passing treasured items from hand to hand throughout time. My first treasured heirloom ring belonged to my great grandmother and was gifted to me by my grandpa at my high school graduation. It started my love of Art Deco filigree rings and my desire to collect more. Many many years later I have finally given myself permission to add to my antique ring collection...and guess what...I love the thrill of the hunt and can’t possibly keep all the rings I’ve been collecting for myself. So here I am, sharing them with you. Passing them from my hand to be treasured by yours...