To Solve To Rot is a group exhibition curated by Anna Bell Woodbury, resident at Jewel Envy
Join Sari Cheah, Ella Morreale, Griffin Mcallister, Timo Cheah, Ro Dalzell and Anna Bell Woodbury at the Dragon City Mall (280 Spadina Ave, up the escalator) from Dec 5-7 from 12-4pm.
Wax Carving for Jewellery Casting
Some pieces of jewellery cannot be made from sheet and wire. These pieces can be carved from jewellers wax and then cast in the chosen metal.
If you are interested in taking a class, take a look at our 8 week Introductory Casting Class, starting in January 2026.
In this eight week class you learn how to carve wax for the lost wax casting process as well as a direct casting technique into cuttlebone. You will learn a variety of carving and finishing techniques. You have the chance to cast your own pieces using a centrifugal casting machine as well as pouring metal directly into your cuttlebone. You will make 3 projects in this class: a ring, a textured piece and a final project of your choice based on the skills you learn. No experience necessary. There is an additional charge for the casting metal of choice. Bronze and sterling silver are the standard options. Gold is possible for the third project.
Sweater weather is here in full swing and while we are bundled up in our cozy sweaters here at Jewel Envy we are also taking a moment to appreciate the textile-themed jewellery here in our shop!
Gorgeous ribbon-thin silver earrings by Tomoe Akiba.
Anodized earrings by Minseo Whee / Jewelize
Silver earrings by Jennifer Trottman / Frekkel Designs
Woven silver & pearl earrings & necklace by Edna Milevsky
Crocheted silver pendant necklace with freshwater pearls by Jamie Rosario / Jewellery by Jamie Rosario
Filigree silver necklace by Shafiq Sarwari / Shafiq’s Jewelry
Felted silver pins by Robin / House of Cassady
Hallowe’en is done, the world series of baseball is over, and I don’t know where October went! Hard to believe that the holiday season will be upon us before you know it! From the whimsical, to the dainty, to the colourful and statement pieces, you’re sure to find something perfect for that jewellery-wearing person in your life at the Big Blue House! Come visit us and see what inspires you…
Just a very tiny selection of what awaits in the studio!
Hi! Did you know Jewel Envy has a bunch of classes you can take in house and get hands on experience in making jewellery?
We have so many to choose from!
8 week classes cost $385 plus HST = $435.05 (This is if you are interested in learning how to make jewellery in depth.)
1/2 day workshops cost $115 plus HST = $129.95 (perfect for team building, a bachelorette party or a fun half day learning a new hobby with jewellery that you made for you to take home at the end.)
Kids classes are listed under half day but are 3 hours and cost $65 plus HST = $73.45.
1 day workshops cost $185 plus HST = $209.05 (This is also perfect for people wanting to learn a new hobby and dip their toes into metal smithing. Also perfect for team building/ bachelorette parties/ couples/ friends/ singles and you get to take home a piece of jewellery you made!)
2 day workshops cost $405 plus HST = $457.65
We have instructors that are very skilled in their trade to lead you through your goldsmithing experience.
These blues aren’t sad. These blues are proud and excited.
These blues are joyful and hopeful.
These blues are strong and smooth.
These blues are grateful and wise.
These blues are at Jewel Envy, aka The Big Blue House..
Drop by to view in person, or begin a journey of creating your own.
It my still be warm outside, but fall is definitely here. The leaves have started turning lovely orange and red colours, and it’s (sort of!) getting cooler out. Come explore your fall vibe at the studio!
Here are some things to get you started! (From centre top) Earrings by Jamie Rosario (garnet dangling earrings and garnet studs), ring by Glaciale Goldsmith, earrings by Eunice Lin, bracelet by Frekkel Designs and brooch by Yuna Zhang.
Come see us, and explore the options in studio! Enjoy the fall colours.
-Robin.
Here at Jewel Envy we are very excited about Halloween and fall! Today we are looking at a bunch of pieces that remind us of this spooky season!
Copper and orange cz earrings by Anna Bell Woodbury
Palladium white gold and purple sapphire Allium ring by Alexis Kostuk.
Fused sterling bands by Jamie Rosario
Gold wire and smoky quartz earrings by Pash Jewellery Design
It is always exciting to convert heirlooms into pieces that can be worn and shared with different generations of family members and I recently got the chance to turn these cufflinks into earrings. It was an exciting exchange talking over the details and going over whether each shape should be dangling earrings or studs and what metal to use for the findings. I was especially excited to a fourth pair using the fabulous backing from the square shape that the customer had not considered – turning the pointed rectangular shapes into studs (these are my favourite!) –Alexis
Check out the transformation:
