The Stone of Rebirth: May Birthstone Spotlight on The Emerald May 9, 2014 Alisha Alisha Birthstone History, Botier, Bracelet, Brian Stewart, Brooch, Earrings, Gallery 47, Hoffman-Gampetro, Jewelry, Necklace, Pins, Rings, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet May birthstone, the emerald is a symbol of renewal and fertility–apropos for the time of year when the world is […] Read more
NEW Vintage & Antique Finds: Scottish Plaid Brooches April 11, 2014 Alisha Alisha Antiques, Brooch, Intertrus, Melody Rodgers, NEW Vintage & Antique Finds, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Scottish 15K gold and semi-precious stone brooch, 19th century. Intertrus Brooches used as ornamental garment pins have a long history–dating […] Read more
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
From the Sea: The March Birthstone Spotlight on Aquamarine March 11, 2014 Alisha Alisha Alexander's Antiques, Antique History, Art History, Botier, Brooch, Jewelry, Rings, Samuel Saidan & Sons, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Derived from the Roman word “aqua,” meaning “water” and “mare,” meaning “sea,” the serene March birthstone, aquamarine, certainly does recall […] 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
December 2013 Manhattan Art & Antiques Center Highlights of the Month December 10, 2013 Alisha Alisha AAA Silver, Antique News, Art News, Botier, Brooch, Gallery 47, General Antique Store, Hemingway African Gallery, Jewelry, Melody Rodgers, Objects of Art, One Jewelers, Purses, Rosalie Clauson Antiques, Silver, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center, Treasures & Pleasures, Watches No comments yet At the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, it’s always the holiday season. Our dealers are perpetually on the hunt for […] 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
The Changing Colors: October Gemstone Spotlight on Tourmaline & Opal October 18, 2013 Alisha Alisha Antique Reflections, Art History, Botier, Brooch, Earrings, Jewelry, Necklace, Samuel Saidan & Sons, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center No comments yet Multicolored Tourmaline stone & 14K gold chain convertible necklace, American, 1950s. Antique Reflections Gallery. Appropriately for the month with the […] Read more