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
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
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