Birks Jewelry

This gorgeous coral ring from the late Victorian era (ca1890) era is a signed piece by Maison Birks! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the ring features a beautiful coral stone that is bez...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold with Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 2...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons / Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width 15mm MO...

Birks Oval Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Stones: Rubies - Natural - 2.85 Carats Color - Vivid Red Diamonds - 0.55 Carats Color - F ...

A fine Mid-Century modern brooch. By Maison Birks, the storied Canadian jeweler out of Montreal. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a small round-cut diamond to the pistils and with bl...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 18.89 DIAL / HANDS: Original Gilt Dial with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Henry Birks and Sons is the most famous house in Canada, the Cartier of Canada. This unique watch was produced for Birks by Longines. Impressively, the dial was produced for Longines, for this watch by the house of Stern Freres. The Stern family were the most renowned dial house in Switzerland. They were so successful that in the early 1930's, after falling into bankruptcy they purchased the Patek Philippe Watch Company. Stern still owns Patek Philippe to this day. The dial on this watch is in flawless original condition. Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker. He was also the brother of renowned biologist Louis Agassiz. Agassiz started the company with two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel. The company's original name was Raiguel Jeune & Cie. In 1846, Raigeul and Morel retired from the watch industry, leaving Agassiz as sole company head. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon, into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. In 1880, Francillon trademarked the Longines name and its winged hourglass logo. The winged hourglass is a symbol of precision and timekeeping, and it has become one of the most recognizable logos in the watch industry. In 1912, Longines became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The company has held this position ever since, and it has been involved in every Olympic Games since then. Longines has also been the official timekeeper of many other major sporting events, including the World Championships in Athletics, the Formula One World Championship, and the America's Cup. In 1931, Longines invented the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. This watch was designed specifically for Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The watch featured a special bezel that allowed Lindbergh to calculate his longitude. In my own personal collection, I have the Longines Caliber 13 ZN Chronograph that Commander Richard Byrd took to Antarctica in 1928. It was purchased at the time from Abercrombie and Fitch in New York along with all the other equipment used on the expedition, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not open to the public, but a contact arranged it. There were examples of all the finest pocket and wristwatches they had ever produced. This included all the pieces that had received navigational and chronometer ratings. They were not even arranged for presentation; they were merely in drawers. I was shown the collection by their renowned “springer.” I have forgotten his name, but he was responsible for adjusting the watches to win the chronometer ratings. He was probably 80 years old at the time. Interestingly but not surprisingly he could only speak to me about adjusting the hairspring but not about the watch in general. This is something that is not uncommon in the watch world. A craftsman will only know about the part of the watch that they are responsible for. When I produced my own watch in Geneva many years ago, I realized that the dial maker and case maker and other associated craftsmen knew almost nothing about what each other did. This seemed odd to me, but it is that way. Lastly, our family jewelry store in Los Angeles was an official Longines retailer so I can speak from personal experience that Longines is an exceptional watch company regarding their service and dependability. They are also famous for the “Ultra Chron...

BIRKS - Vintage 14K yellow gold earrings - modified nautilus shell shape - clip on omega backs (could easily be modified for pierced e...

1939 Birks sterling silver desk clock stamped on the back. Movement was made in Switzerland, case was made in Canada. With a white dial and arabic numerals, family monogram on the fr...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tavannes for Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Two Tone Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...

BIRKS - Vintage 8.5 x 7.0 mm. hand knotted baroque cultured pearl necklace - good luster - featuring a continuous single strand of 96 pearls - double opera length or rope length and ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum Diamond and Sapphire CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32 Length X 15 Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: / Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 12mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced in Switzerland for the legendary house of Henry Birks and Sons...

Birks 18 karat white gold long station necklace featuring double sided round and rectangular links containing 544 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity and G color totaling appr...

This exquisite piece features a GIA certified 0.72-carat round diamond, showcasing a captivating white hue. The diamond, with a clarity of VS2 and an H color grade, is securely set i...

BIRKS (1879-Present) - Antique 14K yellow gold oval brooch - set with one large oval faceted purple Amethyst (approx. .56 carats - 6.5 x 5 x 3 mm.) - surrounded by 12 small round fac...

Lovely and bold retro bracelet created by Birks in the 1940s. Made of 14 karat yellow gold and platinum. The highlights of this beautiful feminine bracelet are an approx. 25 carats p...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold / Yellow Gold Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond Emerald METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

Vintage Sterling Silver Powder Compact by Birks In an excellent conditions hallmarked Birks Birks Group traces its origins to the opening by Henry Birks...

An elegant pair of sculptural brooches crafted in 14K yellow gold, each signed Birks and stamped 585. These stylized figures feature angular, folded forms reminiscent of draped robes...

This sleek white ceramic Estate Birks Hi Tech watch combines luxurious style and modern technology, featuring a diamond-accented mother of pearl dial and quart...

An Edwardian aquamarine, diamond, pearl and gold bangle, by Birks, of Canada, with three aquamarines, the central one being an octagonal shaped faceted step-cut, with a natural pearl...

Birks emerald cut diamond earrings embellished by a round pink diamond halo. These earrings feature two emerald cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1...

Birks diamond engagement ring. Platinum three-stone setting with round center diamond with two round accent side diamonds. 1 round Ideal brilliant cut ...

Art Nouveau sterling silver and gold brooch pendant made by Birks. Stamped on the back. Measures 56mm x 47mm, central amethyst color st...

An original Birks Retro 14k Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring, size 6.25. The Ring is set with approximately 0.45 Carats of Natural Diamonds, approximately F...