Category Archives: Bridal Jewellery & Accessories

McCain Family Donates $1 million to the Metropolitan Community Church: and other “small world” musings

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: January 18, 2011
Growing up in New Brunswick, I knew the McCain family well. Aside from my mother’s hand-cut french fries, McCain frozen fries were my absolute favourite snack. When I married my boyfriend, best friend and future business partner, we were honoured that Margaret McCain agreed to play the organ at our wedding. New Brunswick is a [...]
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Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and You

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: December 14, 2010
A new generation of Royalty got hitched with an old generation engagement ring. However, Princess Diana’s ring is anything but ‘dated’ on Kate Middleton’s finger. That sapphire and diamond engagement ring has a timeless beauty fit for a princess and future queen. Since there is a little bit of queen in all of us, the [...]
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November Birthstone: Topaz!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: November 2, 2010
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 that are served in tea [...]
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August Birthstone: Peridot, the Evening Emerald – Toronto

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 30, 2010
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 apples, refreshing limes [...]
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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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