by Toronto Antiques | Aug 4, 2016 | Birthstones, Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, Vintage Jewellery
There’s a new post on our main site about what make August’s Birthstone Peridot so saught after in antique and vintage jewellery. Please click here to have a quick read!
by Toronto Antiques | Oct 11, 2011 | Christmas, Cynthia Findlay, Gemstones, Rubies, Vintage Jewellery
Although we try, we can’t really say it is the Christmas season yet. However, this year we are calling this pre-Christmas season the “listening season.” Tread quietly and you will hear the faintly whispered hints from loved ones. Be a good listener and you will be a...
by Toronto Antiques | Jul 15, 2011 | Birthstones, Celebrities, Entertainment District, Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, History, Rubies, Toronto Antiques on King
Half-way into July (I’ll say it again, half-way into July!!!) and I’d say it’s about time to do a ruby post. With its intense raspberry colour, ruby is birthstone for July. The ruby is one of the most prized gemstones in history. It was thought to promote power white...
by Toronto Antiques | Jun 21, 2011 | Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, Georgian Jewellery, History, Vintage Jewellery
Ever since that last Art Deco post I’ve been dying to write more about the history of jewellery, starting with the Georgian period. Georgian refers to jewellery made between 1714 to 1839 in England. Jewellery made during this time but outside of England is often also...
by Toronto Antiques | Mar 25, 2011 | Cynthia Findlay, Engagement Rings, Gemstones, Gift Ideas, Toronto Antiques on King, Vintage Jewellery
On March 26th (tomorrow) millions of people around the world will turn off all their electricity between 8:30 and 9:30 to observe earth hour. For those of us who live in cities, downtown will feel like a super-hopeful Gotham city. This year earth hour organizers are...
by Toronto Antiques | Jan 28, 2011 | Cynthia Findlay, Gemstones, Gift Ideas
The god of intoxication, Dionysus, drunkenly pursued the maiden Amethystos. Amethystos prayed and asked the gods that she remain chaste. Artemis obliged her request by turning Amethystos into a white stone. After seeing what he had caused, Dionysus was so upset that...
