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When they say “Kiss the ring,” it’s not a wedding band they’re talking about. Neither is it an engagement, purity, mourning, adultery, poison-concealing squirt or any of the many other kinds of signifying rings that proliferated from the Middle Ages through to the Victorian era. No, the ring that lackeys press their lips to in […]

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Canadian fine jeweller and retailer Birks has released a new rainbow necklace with a special message born out of Quebec during quarantine. As people were encouraged to remain at home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, Quebec residents began to place signs with the message “Ça va bien aller” (which translates to […]

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From pale pink to mesmerizing black, opals are the drama queens of the gem world. Plus: how to spot a phony.

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Two Canadian brands have joined forces to help support Canadian hospitals and healthcare workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our community. Fine jewellery maison Birks and designer Izzy Camilleri, who works to design clothing for people with physical disabilities, have teamed up to provide masks for hospitals across Canada, whilst simultaneously providing safe […]

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Well before she officially became a Duchess and her every sartorial move was observed with eagle eyes, Meghan Markle’s penchant for Canadian designers was widely known. Makes sense, considering she spent six years not just in Toronto but in the company of Jessica Mulroney, one of the country’s foremost stylists (and a champion of its […]

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Meghan Markle’s engagement ring is undoubtedly grand and we’re just hours away from seeing her wedding band, but I don’t think they’re her most interesting pieces of jewellery. The three thin gold bands she wore individually on her right hand this past January inspired news outlets to consult palmistry experts on what the adornments might […]

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Meghan Markle’s integration into the British Royal Family continues apace as she attended the Queen’s annual Christmas Lunch earlier today at Buckingham Palace. Traditionally, the lunch is only attended by royal relatives and their spouses, so add this to the list of royal rules that Harry and Meghan have broken! Paparazzi photos show Markle arriving […]

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One of the best things about a family reunion is that you often uncover something touching, surprising—and in some cases delightfully scandalous—about your relatives. That was the case for Birks when it was planning—as it happens—its return to the United Kingdom. We think of it as a Canadian brand because it’s been around since 1879, […]

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What do Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Lauren Conrad all have in common? Yes, they’re all I-woke-up-like-this gorgeous, but take a look at their hands—all of these It girls rock rose gold engagement rings. When it comes to all things bridal, the rose gold trend is on the rise. Even Pinterest’s 2017 Wedding Report cites pink (specifically “dusty rose”) […]

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Engagement season is well underway and we’ve started to spot new sparklers popping up on A-list fingers. As our fave celebs get ready to say their “I dos”, we’re busy clocking the latest and greatest celebrity engagement ring trends. Topping the list are vintage inspired rings, yellow gold bands and big bling (like practically doorknobs). […]

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January is the perfect time to go all Marie Kondo on your closet. Take a page from the author of It book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing and ask yourself: Do the items in my closet spark joy when I wear them? If the answer is no, […]

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The mantra at this time of year is it’s better to give than to receive. No argument, that’s totally true. But when you’ve worked hard all year, it’s not a far stretch to want to sneak something special onto your list and splurge on yourself too. After all, you’ve earned it. A statement-making ring is […]

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