Enduring Love: April Birthstone Spotlight on the Diamond April 1, 2014 Alisha Alisha Alexander's Antiques, Botier, Brian Stewart, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Jewelry, Necklace, Pins, Rings, Samuel Saidan & Sons, Uncategorized No comments yet Rare Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger diamond leaf-shaped brooch, American, c. 1960″s. Samuel Saidian & Sons. Derived from the Greek word […] Read more
The Royal Stone: February Birthstone Spotlight on the Amethyst February 14, 2014 Alisha Alisha Alexander's Antiques, Antique History, Art History, Bracelet, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Earrings, Estate Silver, Gallery 47, Glass, Jewelry, Josie at Place, Inc., Leah Gordon Gallery, Melody Rodgers, Necklace, Objects of Art, Purses, Rings, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Due to its brilliant hue of purple, the longstanding color of power, the amethyst has been associated with royalty since […] Read more
Lighting The Way: January Birthstone Spotlight On the Garnet January 14, 2014 Alisha Alisha Antique History, Antiques, Art History, Botier, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Intertrus, Leah Gordon Gallery, Necklace, Rings, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet The perfect stone for embarking on a new year, garnet, the January birthstone, has long been associated with journeys. Derived […] Read more
November 2013 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Highlights of the Month November 6, 2013 Alisha Alisha Antique News, Antiquities, Art News, Asian Art, Botier, Bracelet, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Estate Silver, Fine Art, Glass, Jewelry, Leah Gordon Gallery, Objects of Art, Palmyra Heritage, Paul Stamati Gallery, Robin's Antiques, Silver, Suchow & Seigel Antiques, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet There may be a decided chill in the air this month, but November is also the month of changing fall […] Read more
In Memory Of: The Gothic Art of Victorian Mourning Jewelry October 28, 2013 Alisha Alisha Antique History, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Holiday, Jewelry, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Scallop edged Victorian mourning brooch, pinchbeck and enamel. Contains hair of the beloved, and inscribed “In Memory Of”, possibly American, […] Read more
Heaven's Blessings: September Gemstone Spotlight On The Sapphire September 13, 2013 Alisha Alisha Art History, Botier, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Cufflinks, Earrings, Jewelry, Necklace, Pins, Rings No comments yet Pin, fashioned as a floral spray, multi-colored sapphires and 18KT gold, American, circa 1980; Clifford Baron Gallery. September’s birthstone, the […] Read more
A Drop of Heart's Blood: July Gemstone Spotlight On The Ruby July 2, 2013 Alisha Alisha AAA Silver, Antique Reflections, Botier, Bracelet, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Earrings, Glass, Hoffman-Gampetro, Jewelry, Necklace, Pins, Rings, Robin's Antiques, Samuel Saidan & Sons, Silver, Uncategorized No comments yet 18K gold ring with a large central ruby, surrounded by sapphires, diamonds, and emeralds, American, circa 1940-50. Hoffman-Gampetro gallery. Dorothy […] Read more
MAAC June 2013 Highlights of the Month June 7, 2013 Alisha Alisha Alter Silver, Antique News, Antique Reflections, Antiques, Art, Bijan Gallery, Bronze, Clifford Baron, Gallery 47, General Antique Store, Jewelry, Objects of Art, Purses, Rosalie Clauson Antiques, Silver, Sooky Goodfriend, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center, Treasures & Pleasures No comments yet This month, we celebrate June weddings and Father’s Day (June 16) with beautiful baubles for brides, and a host of […] Read more
Art Deco in the Age of Gatsby May 22, 2013 Alisha Alisha Antique Reflections, Antiques, Art, Art Deco, Burke's Antiques, Clifford Baron, Jewelry, Melody Rodgers, Paul Stamati Gallery, Perfume Bottles, Samuel Saidan & Sons No comments yet A brooch made for Daisy Buchanan: In the style of Art Deco, platinum over 14K gold, with a large central […] Read more
Romantic Antiques for Valentine's Day February 8, 2013 Alisha Alisha Alexander's Antiques, Alter Silver, Anavian Gallery, Antiquities, Books, Boxes, Brooch, Clifford Baron, Gallery 47, Ivory, Jewelry, Leah Gordon Gallery, Manhattan Rare Books, Necklace, Palmyra Heritage, Pins, Porcelains, Robin's Antiques, Rosalie Clauson Antiques, Samuel Saidan & Sons, Silver No comments yet A rose that blooms forever. Sterling silver, Cartier, France, 1990s. Leah Gordon Gallery. Of the many origin myths of Valentine’s […] Read more