Jewelry

Three Things to Consider When Shopping for an Engagement Ring

Three Things to Consider When Shopping for an Engagement Ring

Written by Cynthia Findlay Antiques If you’re ready to pop the question, it’s time to buy a ring. Shopping for an engagement ring is a special time in your life. There are many things to consider and the stakes are high. Use the following tips to make the most out of your experience and get the answer you want to… Read more →

Three Tips on How to Wear Antique Cufflinks

Three Tips on How to Wear Antique Cufflinks

Written by Cynthia Findlay Antiques Cufflinks are decorative buttons or pieces of jewellery used to fasten the sides of a shirt cuff. While they’re not mandatory, a nice pair of cufflinks adds style and sophistication to any formal look. Whether you’ve recently purchased cufflinks or received a pair as a gift, you might be new to this traditional piece of… Read more →

The Many Differences between Diamonds and Cubic Zirconia

The Many Differences between Diamonds and Cubic Zirconia

Have you ever mistaken someone’s white gold cubic zirconia ring for the real thing before?  The accurate answer here is that you wouldn’t have any way of knowing that a ring is fake unless the owner told you herself!  It might be shocking to learn that the average Joe cannot tell the difference between real diamonds and cubic zirconia.  The… Read more →

Cynthia Findlay Antiques: Jewellery Collector’s Paradise

Cynthia Findlay Antiques: Jewellery Collector’s Paradise

The 6,000 square foot retail space in Toronto’s Entertainment District probably features the best quality collection of estate and vintage jewellery in the world. Cynthia Findlay specializes in spotting the very best antique and vintage jewellery in the industry, and brings them to the public at great prices. Everyone from celebrities to collectors has entered her store only to be wowed by… Read more →

Why Antique Shops Have Better Finds

Why Antique Shops Have Better Finds

Guest post is provided by Cynthia Findlay Antiques, a dealer specializing in vintage jewellery and collectables. Please visit the website for more information. Vintage jewellery and clothing is often inspired by something before its time. An interesting thing you may note about fashion is that styles are often taken from something that was popular years ago. Current trends are recycling fashion from the… Read more →