Floral Fervor March 27, 2004 – Posted in: Press

By ROBERT JANJIGIAN Published: March 27, 2004 Palm Beach Daily News For several months, Palm Beach jeweler Adele Kahn has been sowing the seeds for a different kind of spring garden. Kahn, 70, owner of the Peruvian Avenue estate jewelry business House of Kahn with her husband, Edward, since 1971, has acquired or commissioned more than 60 18-karat-gold and platinum flower brooches featuring diamonds, rubies and other precious and semiprecious gems. There are dual reasons…

Chicagoans: Memories Of The Pope Will Always Live On March 11, 2004 – Posted in: Press

By FELICIA DECHTER Published: March 11, 2004 Pioneer Press Fergie, Duchess of York’s charity, Chances for Children, focuses on their safety and well being, as many are forgotten by their families or social agencies, During March, Tobina Kahn, of the House of Kahn Estate Jewelers, 60 E. Walton, is offering Sara’s special little Red Doll, a winsome, large stuffed toy, with every purchase more than $1,000. A portion of the sale goes to the charity.…

Memento Is Unique, Up For Sale January 20, 2004 – Posted in: Press

By THOM SMITH Published: January 20, 2004 Palm Beach Post He described himself simply as “an old hoofer,” but for more than 20 years George Murphy was one of Palm Beach’s most illustrious and popular residents. The former actor, who appeared in nearly 50 movies with such stars as Shirley Temple and Arlene Dahl, also was popular in movieland. He was president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1944 to 1946 and was given an…

Driving Home History December 26, 2003 – Posted in: Press

By CHRISTINE DAVIS Published: December 26, 2003 Palm Beach Daily News Transported by television via a series of popular Buick commercials, the ghost of Harley Early has returned. And it was to be expected and none too soon, says Richard Earl of his GM designer grandfather, who spent his final years in Palm Beach during the late 1950s and ‘60s. The legendary car designer deserves any recognition he is afforded, says his grandson, who lives…

Kahn Sells One-of-a-kind Cigarette Case December 11, 2003 – Posted in: Press

Published: December 11, 2003 Pioneer Press This Thursday, Dec. 11, at the House of Kahn Estate Jewelers, 60 e. Walton St., a sterling silver cigarette case (pictured right) give to the honorable George Murphy in 1951 as a special Academy Award for humanitarian services will be one of the items up for sale. With a price tag of $20,000 the case was signed by former President Ronald Reagan, first lady Nancy Reagan, Bob Hope, Fred…

Jewel-Studded Bracelet Of Spanish Queen On Sale Here October 22, 2003 – Posted in: Press

By LUCIO GUERRERO Published: October 22, 2003 Chicago Sun-Times You don’t have to be of noble blood to own royal jewels. One Chicago jewelry store is selling off a royal conversation piece: a ruby and diamond bracelet owned by Queen Isabella II of Spain. “It’s extremely rare to come across royal jewels for sale,” said Tobina Kahn, vice president of House of Kahn, which is selling the piece. “They are usually passed down from generation…

Horizon Hospice’s Silver Milestone July 31, 2003 – Posted in: Press

Published: July 31, 2003 Pioneer Press Horizon Hospice, Chicago’s first hospice, celebrated its 25th anniversary in grand style in the Cultural Center. Honored were founder Ada Addington and president Dr. Michael Preodor. 400 friends of the organization came in from coast to coast. Tobina Kahn of the House of Kahn Estate Jewelers and Auctioneers conducted a live auction and the event raised a record-breaking $200,000 in support of the Horizon’s mission to provide comfort care…

Leave No Stone Unturned July 22, 2003 – Posted in: Press

By MARILYN KENNEDY MELIA Published: July 22, 2003 Chicago Tribune Please click here to read the entire article on the Chicago Tribune Website.

Diamonds are Still the Favorite Gem February 13, 2003 – Posted in: Press

By SARA BURROWS Published: February 13, 2003 Skyline News Some 2,500 years ago a love affair began. That was about the time human beings discovered diamonds, and ever since they have been infatuated with those bits of crystallized carbon. Once dead plant and animal matter buried 90 to 125 miles beneath the earth’s surface, the stones are brought to the surface, cut, fauceted, polished and encased in precious metals. Rare and beautiful as they are,…

Hearts For Sale January 23, 2003 – Posted in: Press

Published: January 23, 2003 Pioneer Press If a diamond is forever, then a heart-shaped diamond is eternal. Valentine’s Day at the House of Kahn Estate Jewelers, 60 E. Walton St., is a special even featuring exquisite jewels for the holiday. Among them: A Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace weighing 35.46 carats of white diamonds set in platinum ($150,000); a unique Bangle Bracelet weighing 3.10 carats of white diamonds set in 18 karat white gold ($6.500); or a…

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