Category Archives: Vintage Jewellery

July Birthstone: The Ravishing Ruby

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 30, 2010
The heat of summer is upon us and those born in July surely feel it all the more with Ruby as their birthstone. The deep red colour of the ruby has long been associated with heat and power; its glow reputed  to come from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished, making a gift of […]
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June Birthstone: The Elegant Pearl

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 1, 2010
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 be the official stone […]
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May Birthstone: The Vibrant Emerald

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: May 12, 2010
(This elegant 5.6 ct emerald ring with tapered shank set in platinum and 18kt yellow gold is a true beauty. The colour of the emerald is an intense very slightly blueish green. This ring is available online and in our store at 284 King St. W!) Isn’t it fitting that as the green buds of spring […]
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Toronto Antiques on King Celebrates Earth Day, Every Day!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: April 22, 2010
The beautiful thing about antiques is that they are intrinsically green. Buying antiques helps us to consume less and reuse more, one of the most important pillars of the green movement.  The mass production of consumer goods over the last century has been filling our landfills with discarded packaging and products.  Many modern goods are […]
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Aquamarine, Diamond and Pearl Necklace

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: March 2, 2010
  (The stunning aquamarine, diamond and pearl necklace seen above, set in platinum, has one bezel-set oval faceted aquamarine weighing 19.72ct!  This exceptional piece is available at Cynthia Findlay Antiques (416) 260-9057) It is hard to believe that it’s March already! This Toronto winter has not been quite as tough as in recent years, but March always […]
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Cynthia Findlay Antiques Visits The Country Day School

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: December 15, 2009
Recently we attended the annual CDS Designer Fair, which was a great success!This video showcases a beautiful late Victorian diamond ring made around 1890 with the center stone weighing 2.27ct. Also featured are two pink gold Etruscan wire bangles and exquisite pearl & pink sapphire earrings that have a matching pendant. All gorgeous treasures to […]
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Topaz is the official gemstone of November

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: November 8, 2009
  A few interesting facts about topaz: The name topaz is either derived from an Sanskrit word meaning “fire” or from an island in the Red Sea fomerly called Topazos, now called Zabargad, which was the ancient source of the stone peridot. Topaz does not just come in the golden-brown tones for which it is […]
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