A certain Netflix series has everyone talking about tigers and other majestic cats! So we thought we’d share some from our dealers. The MAAC may not be open right now, but you are welcome to contact the specific gallery.
Elephants: Elegant, majestic, and, often, a symbol of luck. We’ve found a few charming elephants to bring you good fortune – and good style. Stop by our galleries to see these – and more – in person. Clockwise from top left: Set of 3 18K Gold Elephant Pins with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Diamonds Brian […]
Brian Stewart has a plethora of dazzling vintage and antique jewelry. In fact, the gallery specializes in 19th & 20th century jewelry – as well as porcelain, paintings, and silver. Here are some elegant acquisitions. The perfect item to enhance your evening-wear – or to feel especially polished during the day. Large Vintage Topaz Ring […]
Legend has it the ruby is lit by an inner flame that can’t be extinguished. According to ancient Asian lore, the ruby contained the “spark of life,” and was known as “the lamp stone”–an Emperor of China was even said to have lit his chamber with a ruby that “burned as bright as day.” We […]
May birthstone, the emerald is a symbol of renewal and fertility–apropos for the time of year when the world is once again in bloom. Derived from the word smaragdus, which is Greek for “green,” the emerald has been mined in Egypt since 330 B.C. When Queen Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, was crowned, she […]
This Regency period painted miniature features ethereal dancing figures of mother and son. French, c. 1820. Melody Rodgers. Like every mother, every Mother’s Day gift should be unique. Happily, uniqueness is our specialty at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center. See here for 10 original, rare, and beautiful gifts for the woman who gave you […]
Rare Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger diamond leaf-shaped brooch, American, c. 1960″s. Samuel Saidian & Sons. Derived from the Greek word “adamas” meaning “invincible,” April’s birthstone, the diamond, is thought to be the hardest substance on earth, making it a natural fit for the gemstone that best symbolizes enduring love. Mario Buccellati eternity band, 18K gold […]
From bringing the wearer power to protection, a multitude of mystical properties have been ascribed to the peridot over the ages. One observable bit of magic is its tendency to appear an even more brilliant green under artificial light, hence its long-held title of “evening emerald.” As one of the oldest known gemstones, the peridot […]