Henry Birks and Sons Silver, Jewelry and Design
March 5, 2010 – 8:58 pm | No Comment

The jewelry that was produced by Henry Birks and Sons has always been admired for its high quality and lavish luxury. The company’s designers never neglected the classical dazzle of the diamond for any other types of precious stones and made the brand renowned for its outstanding brilliant jewelry. The designs of the platinum, white and yellow gold diamond rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and pendants have always had a classical form with the gemstones being the centerpieces of each item focusing the attention on their perfection and unmistakable sparkle.

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Magnifying Glasses and Jeweler’s Loupes
September 15, 2009 – 4:18 am | No Comment

Very often it’s in the very fine details where you discover whether or not your find is an antique treasure or a modern reproduction. Hallmarks and makers marks are often worn or quite small on fine, delicate pieces of silver, pottery or jewelry. This is when a good magnifying glass or, most often even better, a quality jeweler’s loupe …