Author: Jewel Envy

Hello team JewelEnvy and its awesome clientelle,

Red and yellow and pink and green, amethyst and orange and blue…

In the gemstone world, when we are talking about purple, we are usually talking about amethyst. The beautiful natural purple hues of amethyst are unmatched. It makes February babies pretty proud of themselves, and rightfully so.

Come by and see the many ways we have used amethyst in finished pieces, or choose one of our special amethysts for a custom designed showstopper.

When the winter comes, we always like to use white to render the atmosphere, because the snow-white represents the flow of time and the change of seasons, reminding us that the new year has come quietly with the soft sound of the snow falling. 

Jewellers would also use gemstones to depict the winter scenery wrapped in silver. Bright diamonds, transparent white crystals and shiny pearls are transformed into snowflakes and ice crystals in this special season.

The most amazing scene in winter is the white world you see when you look out of the window after heavy snow overnight, all the sunshine is reflected in your eyes. Like a piece of snow, pure white jewellery has a sense of purity.

The ring “Snowflake” would be a great choice for your winter jewellery, it’s inspired by the snow in the winter, as the moissanite shines like ice crystals, it highlights the outline of the snowflakes.

Slick. Sleek. Clean. Simple. Are we still talking about handmade jewellery? Yes!

Handmade jewellery encompasses a vast, expanding selection of styles and expressions. The personality differences in goldsmiths are exemplified in their works in a way not capable in mass produced pieces. Goldsmiths themselves are capable of achieving completely different looks depending on the request, but they often settle on a signature style that “works” for them. It may be folksy, historical, high art, fashionable, or simply based on a newly acquired skill.

At Jewel Envy, our independent goldsmiths represent well respected artists, highly technical maestros, observant storytellers, but most of all, skilled professionals who love their craft and challenge themselves every day. That is why, whether you browse online or in person, you will see an array of styles, skills and expressions.

Simple.

Here at Jewel Envy, we make gorgeous handmade jewellery and art to delight special someones everywhere. However, as small business owners and independent artists, the pieces we sell contribute directly to our livelihood. So when someone chooses a well-loved piece to bring home, we get pretty happy about it.

Everyone in the studio has a different way of celebrating, and those celebrations are usually very close to their personalities. Gillian, the studio’s owner, is a mom, and is very nurturing to everyone here. When a customer buys work from Gillian, she will not admit it was her piece until after the sale, when she smiles, gives them a warm thank you, and she cheers internally. She is just as happy to send a studio goldsmith her congratulations email when their work is purchased.

Jennifer enjoys being a bit silly. Every time her work sells, she will break out in a little dance that involves jazz hands and the twist, though she might wait until no one is watching.

When someone chooses one of Alexis’s lovely pieces, she impulsively expresses her thanks out loud, whether anyone is around or not.

We all have our own version of the small business happy dance. We will be performing them all week, so check our hours, and drop by to pick up last minute gifts or see if you can catch a glimpse of what Jenn likes to call her “twinkle fingers” jig.

When did you last sit in our Crystal Palace? 💎 Which piece of jewellery started right here in the big blue house?

Share your memories with us for a chance to win a $200 giftcard to be used on finished jewellery made by our 15 in-house goldsmiths! Check out our blog or newsletter for more information!