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An Eternal Flame: July 2014 Birthstone Spotlight on the Ruby
Legend has it the ruby is lit by an inner flame that can’t be extinguished. According to ancient Asian...
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The Stone of Rebirth: May Birthstone Spotlight on The Emerald
May birthstone, the emerald is a symbol of renewal and fertility–apropos for the time of year when the world...
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Enduring Love: April Birthstone Spotlight on the Diamond
Rare Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger diamond leaf-shaped brooch, American, c. 1960″s. Samuel Saidian & Sons. Derived from the Greek...
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From the Sea: The March Birthstone Spotlight on Aquamarine
Derived from the Roman word “aqua,” meaning “water” and “mare,” meaning “sea,” the serene March birthstone, aquamarine, certainly does...
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Lighting The Way: January Birthstone Spotlight On the Garnet
The perfect stone for embarking on a new year, garnet, the January birthstone, has long been associated with journeys....
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January 2014 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Highlights of the Month
Welcome to a new year of fantastic old finds! We hope 2014 is your best year in antiques. You...
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December 2013 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Highlights of the Month
At the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, it’s always the holiday season. Our dealers are perpetually on the hunt...
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November 2013 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Highlights of the Month
There may be a decided chill in the air this month, but November is also the month of changing...
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The Changing Colors: October Gemstone Spotlight on Tourmaline & Opal
Multicolored Tourmaline stone & 14K gold chain convertible necklace, American, 1950s. Antique Reflections Gallery. Appropriately for the month with...
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Heaven's Blessings: September Gemstone Spotlight On The Sapphire
Pin, fashioned as a floral spray, multi-colored sapphires and 18KT gold, American, circa 1980; Clifford Baron Gallery. September’s birthstone,...