by Toronto Antiques | 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 Toronto Antiques | 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 Toronto Antiques | 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 Toronto Antiques | 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...
by Toronto Antiques | 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 Toronto Antiques | Jul 9, 2010 | Celebrities, Cynthia Findlay, Events, Gemstones, History, Toronto Antiques on King, Vintage Jewellery
We loved the coverage of the Queen’s visit celebrating Canada’s 143rd Birthday. She certainly has a way of affirming our pride in being Canadian, and her red and white ensemble was terrific! Especially that diamond Maple Leaf brooch, a piece originally...
