by TAOK | 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 TAOK | 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...
by TAOK | Jan 4, 2011 | Birthstones, Cynthia Findlay, Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, Victorian
Mia Kirshner came into Toronto Antiques on King before Christmas (our hearts have not yet returned to a normal pulse). In addition to being a classic beauty, Kirshner is modest, understated and unassuming. She seemed full of wonderful paradoxes that only made us like...
by TAOK | Nov 24, 2010 | Birthstones, Cynthia Findlay, Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, Gift Ideas
In 1870 Tiffany & Co. pontificated, If cold December gave you birth The month of snow and ice and mirth Place on your hand a turquoise blue; Success will bless whate’er you do. In 1870 Tiffany & Co. was making and selling beautiful pieces of jewellery....
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 | Sep 1, 2010 | Birthstones, Engagement Rings, Gemstones, Gift Ideas, Toronto Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King, Vintage Jewellery
The cool, clear blue of a crisp September night sky calls to mind the striking richness of a quality Sapphire, birthstone of September babies. Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum, which can be found in any color seen in the sky, except red, which is...
