There are so many pieces in the studio this morning that are making me excited for summer picnics and walks in the park! Check them out!
Summer is Here!
Month: May 2023
Clean your Jewellery Regularly – Part 2
A continuation of one of our Blog Posts from April! See link below for our previous post.
Another product that is often used to remove tarnish is a chemical dip.
This is the harshest home removal method and proper care and consideration should be taken before using it. Dips are strong chemicals that can take off a fine layer of the metal (be aware they can remove plating over time and corrode some gemstones) but can also deposit a thin layer of chemicals that are difficult to remove.
If this thin film is not removed in the cleaning process the jewellery will tarnish faster than before, creating a cycle that will necessitate more frequent cleaning of your pieces.
To remove this layer of cleaner, pieces must be rinsed for a long period of time under clean water until the film is gone.
Chemical dips are corrosive, and gloves should always be worn when using them. As they are a strong cleaner for jewellery, they can damage some stones.
’20 Tips on maintaining our Jewellery’, Gillian E. Batcher, 2013
Laura’s Introduction
Hi fellow jewellery-lovers! My name is Laura Papworth and I’m a summer intern here at Jewel Envy. I’m going into my second year at George Brown in the Jewellery Arts program. Now that I’ve learned many of the technical skills that are integral to goldsmithing, I’m excited to get started on projects of my own which I envision will have lots of colour and fun shapes. My favourite project I did for school was a bezel set pendant. I’m very eager to experiment with more gem setting in the future. All of the jewellers here at Jewel Envy have amazing work that I’m already feeling very inspired by.
OCAD University GradEx 2023
I had the opportunity to check out OCAD Universities GradEx exhibtiion this month, specifically the MAAD Departments Jewellery Graduates. See some of my favourite images below!
I encourage anyone reading this to take a look at https://www.instagram.com/ocadumaad/ for much better photos and more detailed images! There were many more students I was not able to include here!
Alex
Pick a Posie
Showers bring flowers.
It is true in life, it is true in our hearts, and it is true at Jewel Envy.
Mother’s Day is next weekend (yes it is!), and the flower vendors will be ready, so we have picked out a beautiful bouquet of bloomy baubles for all of the Babas and Mamas in every genre.
We know exactly what we have in stock and what can be made within your timeline and budget, so don’t be shy to tell us what you are looking for when you drop by. This is what we do!
I’ve got that beachy feeling
It’s so sunny today, all I can think about is the beach. So here’s a set that is my favourite colour (blue) and reminds me of the beach and the sea!
Three pieces from Alex (Kinsley Vey Designs). Mainly sterling silver with some gold accents and blue resin enamel, they make a statement.
Hope you’re enjoying the sunny Saturday, and if you’re passing the studio, stop in and say hello!