by TAOK | Jan 18, 2011 | Antiques, Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Celebrities, Cynthia Findlay, Engagement Rings, Fundraising & Charity
Growing up in New Brunswick, I knew the McCain family well. Aside from my mother’s hand-cut french fries, McCain frozen fries were my absolute favourite snack. When I married my boyfriend, best friend and future business partner, we were honoured that Margaret...
by TAOK | Dec 14, 2010 | Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Engagement Rings, Estate Jewellery, Vintage Jewellery
A new generation of Royalty got hitched with an old generation engagement ring. However, Princess Diana’s ring is anything but ‘dated’ on Kate Middleton’s finger. That sapphire and diamond engagement ring has a timeless beauty fit for a...
by TAOK | Nov 2, 2010 | Birthstones, Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Cynthia Findlay, Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, Gift Ideas, Toronto Antiques on King
Topaz reminds me of fall. The stone looks like the autumn leaves that this week have gone from the top of trees to the bottom of our feet. Topaz looks like the fabulous fall squashes that have been abundant in gardens this year. It looks like the colour of cocktails...
by TAOK | Jul 30, 2010 | Birthstones, Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Cynthia Findlay, Gemstones, Gift Ideas, Toronto Antiques on King, Vintage Jewellery
Here we are in August, when green growth around us is at its peak and the heat of the day gives way to cooler evenings. It is the month of Peridot, a cool, clear green stone, found in a range of hues that call to mind summer lushness, like vibrant grass, ripening...
by TAOK | Jun 1, 2010 | Birthstones, Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Gemstones, Gift Ideas, Pearls, Vintage Jewellery
Summer is in our sights and we could not be more pleased. We love June, and imagine you do too. What better way to celebrate the coming season, a June wedding or the birthday of your someone special, than by giving the timeless gift of pearls, which just so happen to...
by TAOK | Aug 29, 2009 | Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Television Shows, Toronto Antiques on King
Jane Dayus-Hinch, host of Wedding SOS on Canada’s Slice network
