by Toronto Antiques | Feb 10, 2012 | Cynthia Findlay, Estate Jewellery, Toronto Antiques on King, Victorian Jewellery, Vintage Jewellery
In spite of Britain’s infamous reputation as a highly reserved people, Queen Victoria was a great romantic who wore her love for her husband and children on her proverbial shirt-sleeve. Queen Victoria’s love of her family inspired a wave of sentimental Victorian...
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 | Aug 10, 2011 | Art Deco, Cynthia Findlay, Engagement Rings, Estate Jewellery, Gift Ideas, Royal Wedding, Vintage Jewellery
Who says only royalty can enjoy a royal life? Katherine and Darren have a romance story that rivals that of the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge. First, the couple enjoyed high tea at Dalvay by the Sea, the resort where Prince William and Kate Middleton stayed on their...
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 | May 27, 2011 | Art Deco, Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Cynthia Findlay, Engagement Rings, Vintage Jewellery
I wasn’t in the store when Kate and Kyle first came to shop. I was at an early-morning social media marketing workshop. After a morning of discussing SEO and ROI, I wearily walked into Toronto Antiques on King, latte in hand, and I quickly noticed that I had walked...
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...
