Toi et Moi – By Barbara Tipple

You and Me

Ilove the rich symbolism behind this engagement ring. Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Josephine de Beauharnais in 1796 with a beautiful Toi et Moi ring, featuring a pear-shaped sapphire and diamond.

The Toi et Moi design features two gemstones of choice which are positioned side by side to symbolise the meeting of two souls. These rings are not limited to an engagement ring. They can be given as an anniversary ring representing two people standing side by side through time. Or to celebrate the birth of a child. They can be given to celebrate any bond between two souls.

Famous people who have favoured this meaningful ring are Ariana Grande, Jackie Kennedy and Emily

Ratajkowski, to name a few. There is a myriad of ways a Toi et Moi ring can be designed from contrasting colours, shapes, sizes to classic pairing of twin diamonds.

I have recently acquired two incredibly rare, old-cut fancy intense, yellow pear shapes. Each weighing 1 carat. These are destined for a Toi et Moi ring along with a new collection of Toi et Moi’s that I will be showcasing in the coming months.

Barbara Tipple Jewellers has a vast collection of coloured gemstones. The idea of choosing your stones and having a ring designed is very special. Please visit Barbara Tipple Jewellers where we will be happy to assist you in designing the perfect Toi et Moi ring.