Category Archives: Toronto Antiques on King

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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E.C. Woodley: Auguststrasse 25

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: April 6, 2010
We are proud to be a part of the Koffler Centre of the Arts’ latest exhibition, running at the Kiever Syangogue (25 Bellevue Avenue) in Kensington Market  from April 22 to May 30, 2010.  The exhibition, E.C. Woodley: Auguststrasse, is the recreation of a typical 1920s Jewish home in Germany.  Many of the items used in the […]
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Green Glazed Wedgwood Plates

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: March 26, 2010
Our green glazed Wedgwood plates are featured in the April issue of House and Home magazine.  Pick up an issue to have a look!  These bright plates with wicker, floral and leaf patterns will add a touch of Spring to any table.
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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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Come check out our booth at the Oakville Antique Show this weekend!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: November 13, 2009
WHERE: St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. W (Hwy 5) Oakville, Ontario WHEN: Saturday November 14th and Sunday November 15th, 2009 WHAT: One of the GTA’s best shows with great quality and varitey of antiques, estate jewellery, collectibles, folk art, furniture and more from 30 expert dealers.
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Victorian Hairwork and Mourning Jewellery

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: November 7, 2009
This design on the face of this beautiful Victorian brooch is not what it seems at first sight.  Believe it or not, it is actually made out of human hair – a notion that never fails to cause a strong reaction in people, whether shock, awe, disgust or delight. Personally, I think Victorian hairwork jewellery […]
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