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A larger premises for Argent Tonic
The Argent Tonic jewelry store has moved to Saint-Laurent Boulevard in the heart of Mile End. This new location is bigger and brighter and the jewels are showcased in this place where the Hotel Herman restaurant was located a few years ago.
Aaron Maya opened his Argent Tonic jewelry store in 2002 on Laurier Avenue. And 21 years later, he was ready for a fresh start. “This district is very dynamic, there is a lot more traffic than in Laurier, and there are also a lot more tourists since Mile End is in all the guides! he said. After visiting the bagels, they come over here! »
PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, THE PRESS
Argent Tonic store owner Aaron Maya
“There are also nice shops and restaurants. There is the Guillaume bakery just opposite, and the clothing shops, Unicorn and Ça va de soi. I am delighted. »
The trademark of Argent Tonic? The jewels are unique creations. The earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces are mainly in sterling silver and 24 carat gold plated silver. “These are handcrafted pieces. No two jewels are alike, whether in the combination of gemstones or colors. We buy precious stones directly, emeralds, rubies, aquamarines, turquoises, tourmalines or natural pearls. We make the jewelry, then it goes from the workshop to the store, there is no middleman,” says Aaron Maya. The jewelry sells for $25 to $800.
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PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, THE PRESS
The earrings from the Argent Tonic boutique are unique creations. From left to right, the first is silver, $110, next to gold-plated silver, $95, then $95, those with turquoises, $140, then the last ones on the right, $95.
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PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, THE PRESS
Aaron Maya’s favourite, tourmaline stones that come in several colors. Earrings, $130
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PHOTO FROM SILVER TONIC WEBSITE.
Curb chain and Tahitian pearl, $540
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PHOTO FROM SILVER TONIC WEBSITE
Silver ring, $85
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He adds the importance of after-sales service. “If there is a problem with your jewelry, we take care of it, we take care of you, it’s so important. Of Mexican origin, he arrived in Montreal 34 years ago when he was 19 years old. “I did all the jobs when I arrived, I worked in the fields, it wasn’t easy, but I’m a hard worker,” he says.
Her crush in jewelry? “The beauty of tourmaline. This stone comes in all colors, green, yellow, pink. She is magnificent. »
Tiffany & Co. reopens in New York
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PHOTO KENA BETANCUR, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Alexandre Arnault, Senior Vice President, Products and Communications of Tiffany & Co., actress Gal Gadot and Anthony Ledru, General Manager of Tiffany & Co. at the official store reopening ceremony in New York on Wednesday .
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TIFFANY PHOTO, SUPPLIED BY REUTERS
Inside the Tiffany & Co. store in New York
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The impressive spiral staircase at Tiffany’s
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PHOTO BRENDAN MCDERMID, REUTERS
Gal Gadot, ambassador of the jeweler, during the reopening of the store
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Works of art and jewelry counters rub shoulders in the store.
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The flagship store of American jeweler Tiffany & Co. located in New York on 5e Avenue at the corner of 57e Rue has just reopened its doors to visitors. Renovation work began in 2019 and took longer than expected, but “the result exceeds our greatest dreams,” said Tiffany chief executive Anthony Ledru.
In addition to the jewelry counters, the heart of this iconic store is an impressive spiral staircase. Nearly 40 works of art are spread across the ten floors of the store, including those by artists such as Damien Hirst, Julian Schnabel and Anna Weyant. This department store had opened in 1940, and was immortalized in 1961 thanks to the film with Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Diamonds on couch).
Founded in 1837 in New York by Charles Lewis Tiffany, Tiffany & Co. is world famous for its diamonds, engagement rings and jewelry as well as its packaging in turquoise boxes.
15 years of Dot & Lil
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Dot & Lil are celebrating their 15th birthday this weekend!
It’s party ! Dot & Lil are celebrating their 15th anniversary. Fifteen years of handmade body and bath products in Montreal is no small feat! To mark the occasion, a birthday party is planned from 6 p.m. this Friday, and the festivities will stretch all weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with little sweets and a few surprises, at the Maison Garconne, boulevard Saint-Laurent. A golden opportunity to stock up on gifts for mum (because it’s her birthday soon too, oh yes!), rediscover their bath milk or why not the brand new wild flower collection (dandelion, clover or echinacea).
Cute scrunchies
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Duo of scrunchies, by Soha & Co, on sale at Simons
Matching scrunchies for mother and daughter, who says better? Here’s a nice idea, signed Soha & Co, a Granby brand known for its quality jewelry, home and hair accessories. The scrunchie duos are available in a choice of two colors (dazzling or purplish), exclusively at Simons.
Spring at your fingertips
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BKIND’s spring summer nail polish collection
It’s starting to smell like spring, finally! Are you itching to color your toes? Good news, the Montreal brand of natural and quality products BKIND is adding seven new colors to its already well-stocked range on Sunday. Choose from: candy pink, bright coral, sand yellow, tomato red, translucent and shiny red-orange, sky blue, and pearly magenta, colors designed according to each astrological sign. These vegan polishes are easy to apply, dry quickly and are long lasting as a bonus. Hard to resist!
$16. Online and in stores from April 30.