Tag Archive: Birks

Vintage 1977 Jewellery Ads

A jewel duel?

Errors in Judgment: 1970s Birks Enicar Watch

As much as I brag about finding a Rolex in a $10 in a bag of broken watches, for every deal, I’ve probably spent $50 on duds. For example, I picked up this… Continue reading →

1988 Vintage Jewellery Ads

I’m still pouring through the 1988 issues of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar that I found a few weekends ago. In particular I’ve been the jewellery ads are a great resource for dating vintage… Continue reading →

A Good Old Fashioned Hunting Trip Pt. 1 — Value Villages

Go on a thrifting safari with me!

Art Deco Week: Birks Sterling Rhinestone Lavalier Necklace

Here’s a nice piece, signed Birks Sterling. It is displayed with a Birks box and jewellery bag of the same era that I found in a “free” box on my street.

Midweek Modness: Birks Sterling Abstract Ring

Alas, I no longer have this ring. Oh well, sometimes you gotta cull the herd. Anyway, it was designed in Germany for the upscale Canadian jewellery retailers Birks. I hope you are in… Continue reading →

Still Feelin’ the Twenties

The Art Deco era is pretty awesome, so here are some more pretties from the 1920s from my jewellery box. Above is a German-made rhodium plated sterling silver necklace from Birks. The necklace’s… Continue reading →

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