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Golden idylls: From left, women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire, $15,000, pear-shaped solitaire, $5,300
Golden idylls: From left, women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire, $15,000, pear-shaped solitaire, $5,300

Golden idylls: From left, women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire, $15,000, pear-shaped solitaire, $5,300

Date2/19/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Golden idylls: From left; women's 18-karat gold rings from Birks: round solitaire; $15;000; pear-shaped solitaire; $5;300.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0009037F
      Tradition: The half carat diamond solitaire, $5,200, to be worn with a plain gold wedding band, is still a best seller at Henry Birks & Sons
      Tradition: The half carat diamond solitaire, $5,200, to be worn with a plain gold wedding band, is still a best seller at Henry Birks & Sons
      Faught, Ken
      1/12/1990
      Men's doric column ring at 18-karat yellow gold with bezel-set diamond, $5,300, man's 14-karat yellow gold ring with channel-set diamond, $2,975, both by Myles Mindham of Stones Fine Jewellery Ltd
      Men's doric column ring at 18-karat yellow gold with bezel-set diamond, $5,300, man's 14-karat yellow gold ring with channel-set diamond, $2,975, both by Myles Mindham of Stones Fine Jewellery Ltd
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      2/19/1988
      John Tory displays a sculptured gold necklace by Bill Reid of Montreal, gold and diamond bracelet by Birks' chief designer Jane Huston of and an ameth(...)
      John Tory displays a sculptured gold necklace by Bill Reid of Montreal, gold and diamond bracelet by Birks' chief designer Jane Huston of and an ameth(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      10/7/1971
      The theme music from Zorba the Greek rings through the Athens pavilion in Metro Caravan last night, and everyone starts dancing. Despite Women's Lib, (...)
      The theme music from Zorba the Greek rings through the Athens pavilion in Metro Caravan last night, and everyone starts dancing. Despite Women's Lib, (...)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      6/26/1975
      All but sphinx and the Wedgwood vase at left, which are from Birks, are sold at the gallery's Tut Shop
      All but sphinx and the Wedgwood vase at left, which are from Birks, are sold at the gallery's Tut Shop
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      9/11/1979
      Closed case?: The recession has forced Birks to seek protection from creditors and close stores
      Closed case?: The recession has forced Birks to seek protection from creditors and close stores
      Birks-Ellis-Ryrie
      1/12/1993
      Canada's Heartland: Site superintendent Steve Birks, (hard hat) points out how the Heartland site in Mississauga is developing to Orlando founder Orey Fidani and company president Doug Kilner (far left). The 1,000-acre business park is called the largest
      Canada's Heartland: Site superintendent Steve Birks, (hard hat) points out how the Heartland site in Mississauga is developing to Orlando founder Orey Fidani and company president Doug Kilner (far left). The 1,000-acre business park is called the largest
      Brennan, Pat
      8/10/1987
      Michel-Alain Forgues is up to his neck in his work, a sterling silver, niobium and 18 karat gold necklace priced at $2200
      Michel-Alain Forgues is up to his neck in his work, a sterling silver, niobium and 18 karat gold necklace priced at $2200
      Dunlop, Alan
      2/5/1987
      Birks-Ellis-Ryrie, Limited, Younge St
      Birks-Ellis-Ryrie, Limited, Younge St
      Birks-Ellis-Ryrie
      5/19/1939
      Image shows an interior of Birks store where an officer is questioning an employee.
      Robbery Aftermath: An officer question a Birks employee yesterday after the Fairview Mall store was robbed
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      4/17/1991
      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Birks - Ellis - Ryrie
      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Buildings - Birks - Ellis - Ryrie
      Birks-Ellis-Ryrie
      1/22/1993
      Birks year book
      Birks year book
      Henry Birks & Sons, Limited
      1911