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Golden idylls: From left, women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire, $15,000, pear-shaped solitaire, $5,300
Golden idylls: From left, women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire, $15,000, pear-shaped solitaire, $5,300

Golden idylls: From left, women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire, $15,000, pear-shaped solitaire, $5,300

Date2/19/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Golden idylls: From left; women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire; $15;000; pear-shaped solitaire; $5;300.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009037F
Tradition: The half carat diamond solitaire, $5,200, to be worn with a plain gold wedding band, is still a best seller at Henry Birks & Sons
Tradition: The half carat diamond solitaire, $5,200, to be worn with a plain gold wedding band, is still a best seller at Henry Birks & Sons
1/12/1990
Men's doric column ring at 18-karat yellow gold with bezel-set diamond, $5,300, man's 14-karat yellow gold ring with channel-set diamond, $2,975, both by Myles Mindham of Stones Fine Jewellery Ltd
Men's doric column ring at 18-karat yellow gold with bezel-set diamond, $5,300, man's 14-karat yellow gold ring with channel-set diamond, $2,975, both by Myles Mindham of Stones Fine Jewellery Ltd
2/19/1988
Birks Ellis Ryrie Jewellers established 1879
Birks Ellis Ryrie Jewellers established 1879
Approximately 1935
Masterpiece rings in variety of shapes priced at up to $475
Masterpiece rings in variety of shapes priced at up to $475
10/10/1978
John Tory displays a sculptured gold necklace by Bill Reid of Montreal, gold and diamond bracelet by Birks' chief designer Jane Huston of and an ameth(...)
John Tory displays a sculptured gold necklace by Bill Reid of Montreal, gold and diamond bracelet by Birks' chief designer Jane Huston of and an ameth(...)
10/7/1971
The theme music from Zorba the Greek rings through the Athens pavilion in Metro Caravan last night, and everyone starts dancing. Despite Women's Lib, (...)
The theme music from Zorba the Greek rings through the Athens pavilion in Metro Caravan last night, and everyone starts dancing. Despite Women's Lib, (...)
6/26/1975
All but sphinx and the Wedgwood vase at left, which are from Birks, are sold at the gallery's Tut Shop
All but sphinx and the Wedgwood vase at left, which are from Birks, are sold at the gallery's Tut Shop
9/11/1979
Bright: Right, rhodolite garnet and diamond ring, $899, All Gems
Bright: Right, rhodolite garnet and diamond ring, $899, All Gems
5/11/1989
Dinner Ring set with a large Mexican fire opal and circled by green garnets and diamonds is valued at $12,000
Dinner Ring set with a large Mexican fire opal and circled by green garnets and diamonds is valued at $12,000
8/1/1974
Elegance: Left, antique gold and rhinestone earrings have pearl-like teardrops, $140
Elegance: Left, antique gold and rhinestone earrings have pearl-like teardrops, $140
10/30/1987
Closed case?: The recession has forced Birks to seek protection from creditors and close stores
Closed case?: The recession has forced Birks to seek protection from creditors and close stores
1/12/1993
Canada's Heartland: Site superintendent Steve Birks, (hard hat) points out how the Heartland site in Mississauga is developing to Orlando founder Orey Fidani and company president Doug Kilner (far left). The 1,000-acre business park is called the largest
Canada's Heartland: Site superintendent Steve Birks, (hard hat) points out how the Heartland site in Mississauga is developing to Orlando founder Orey Fidani and company president Doug Kilner (far left). The 1,000-acre business park is called the largest
8/10/1987