Pendant Saturday

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Happy Mother’s Day weekend everybody!!
I sincerely hope you’re all enjoying the beautiful sunshine, which we have most certainly earned.  If you’re still stuck on a (last-minute!) gift for Mom, or just wanted to look at some pretty pendants, then you’ve come to the right place.
These are all pieces available here at the shop, made in-house by our very talented goldsmiths.  Have a look!
 Initial pendant necklace by Alexis Kostuk of Glaciale.  
Perfect for me, actually, because my name is Sasha:)
Curlicue pendant by Amanda Henderson of Jewelust.
So feminine and unique, and the light bounces off the whirls and swirls just right.
 
Wood and sterling pendant by Carolyn Cathcart of Cathcart Designs.
Packs a real visual punch, for such a lightweight piece.
Organic pendant by Ellen Tsai of Ellolite.
 It reminds me of coral.  Beautiful, sterling silver coral.
Crochet and bead pendant by Fatima Tataragic of Tete Designs.
The stones are the perfect juicy colours for spring and summer.
Showstopper Trillium pendant by Gillian Batcher of Pash Jewellery.
Pave-set sapphires and garnets, with crocheted accents and a beautiful sphene in the centre.
Necklace by Helena Perez Lafaurie of HP Lafaurie Jewellery Design.
 This piece can be worn as a long strand, or doubled as above.  The dangling cones offer the perfect amount of weight and movement.
Floral pendant with gold-plated accents by Hyewon Jang of Hyewon Jewellery.
So pretty for spring.  May flowers are finally here!
Bed of Bones necklace by Lauren Hanham of Lauren Hanham Jewellery Designs.
Statement piece with amazing organic detail.
Gold fox pendant by Sasha Oda of Archerade.
 His name is Felix!

Cage pendant by Young Kyoung Ko of Koko Bijoux.
There is a small dangling ruby that isn’t so visible in this image.
There is a matching set of earrings that I love as well.
 Aquatic pendant by Darija Radic of Darija Radic Designs.
Made with a real bullet casing, the sterling bubbles add the perfect aquatic element.
Wedding band by Zsolt Szekely of Zsolt Szekely Jewellery.
It’s not a pendant I know, but the yellow gold and rose gold contrast looks like a beautiful spring sunset.
That’s it from me.  Go enjoy the sunshine!  And while you’re out there, stop by the studio and say hello:)
-Sash

Surprise Gift Giveaway!

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This month at Jewel Envy we’re giving our valued jewellery lovers a little something in return. Just in time for Mother’s Day (May 11th in case you forgot!) we are offering a gift to the first 9 people who spend $100 or more on in-store jewellery. That’s like getting 2 pieces of jewellery for the price of 1, pretty sweet!

And I’m not talking a dinky little door prizes here my loves, I mean handmade with love REAL jewellery by Jewel Envy goldsmiths. I can’t tell you what the pieces are, that would ruin the surprise, but we will reveal the prizes as they are claimed here on the blog, facebook and instagram.
What I can show you is some great gift ideas, or treats for yourself, that will get you one of our gifts.

Bracelet: Tete Jewellery $180, Earrings: Pash Jewellery Design $100, Earrings: Ellolite $120, Bracelet: H.P. Lafaurie $120

Top Necklace: Cathcart Designs $200, Bottom Necklaces: Glaciale $340, Right Necklaces: $100 and $175

Rings Left to Right: Acherade $150, Zsolt Szekely $550, Darija Radic $100, Bottom Earrings: Koko Bijoux $185, Necklace: Jewelust $150, Earrings: H Jewelry $120

Happy shopping!
-L

Yuanyuan Zou–Summer Internship at Jewel Envy

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My name is Yuanyuan Zou. I am a newly graduate from NSCAD University, major in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing. My jewellery works have been exhibited in Canada and internationally. I have passion for jewellery design. Recently, I move from Halifax to Toronto, and I am currently doing at internship at my favourite jewellery retail store/studio, Jewel Envy. I believe that I will have an excellent time during the internship at Jewel Envy.

2014 Student Exhibtion

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Welcome to the 2014 Student Exhibition

It takes time and patience to learn to make jewellery and these pieces show that attention to detail that is essential to the profession! We are pleased to share with you a selection of work from our students.

We invite you to vote on your favorite piece in the show by clicking on the link below or in person at Jewel Envy during the exhibition (April 9th-April 30th). Opening night for the exhibition is on Friday April 11th from 5pm-9pm


Voting is now closed. Congratulations to Monika Weber and Ellen Oesterreich. Monika’s piece “Honeycomb Necklace” was awarded Best in Show and Ellen’s piece “Mockingbird” was awarded the People’s Choice Award.

Monika will receive 2 days of bench time to work on her designs. Ellen will receive a private lesson on the technique of her choice.

Best in Show was judged on opening night by Gillian E. Batcher, owner of Jewel Envy with Kristin Ledgett, co-founder of the Knit Cafe 

People’s Choice Award was decided by you through online and in store voting. 

We hope you enjoy the online exhibition!

 

Kate Psaltis
Lori Beckstead
Lissa Fonseca
 
 
Dirk Ave
 
 
Maka Parzei
 
 
Lori Beckstead
 
 
Ellen Oesterreich
Winner of the People’s Choice Award
 
 
Lori Beackstead
Maire O’Sullivan
 
 
Monika Weber
Winner of Best in Show
 
Maka Parzei
 
 
Jasmeet Madray
 
 
Padrin Kwok
 
 
Maka Parzei
 
 
Lisa Fonseca
 
 
Kate Psaltis
 
 
Matthew Mason
 
 
Monika Weber
 
 
Dirk Ave
 
 
 

If you would like information about any of the artists or would like to
inquire about purchasing a piece from the show please contact Jewel Envy at info@jewelenvy.ca. We will let you know if the piece in the exhibition is for sale. If not, and the artist takes custom orders, we will put you directly in touch with them.

 

 

 

Feeling inspired? If you would like to learn how to make your own jewellery drop into Jewel Envy and let us show you how you can start learning today.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s a beading kind of day!

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Today we had a Goldsmithing For Beaders workshop, so with all of the fun beady work happening I decided to join in and work on one of my necklaces that required stringing aquamarine beads. I find tying knots between each stone to be therapeutic. It’s that kind of repetitive work that is perfect for reflecting on life, the universe, and everything.


Tying knots between each aquamarine with my coffee was the perfect way to spend my morning.
Completing the necklace was the best way to start my afternoon!

 

An action shot of Lauren teaching the workshop. She is demonstrating how to add beads 
to a necklace, like her Bed of Bones necklace pictured on the right.

It was a fun day full of jewellery making and beading. We hope to see you for one of our many upcoming workshops or 8 week classes!

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My first new piece of work after coming back from my trip! A lily pad ring; I am still working on the wax, but soon it will turn into a beautiful ring set with green tourmalines and other sparkling gems. I am still undecided about what gems I should set around the tourmaline. Any suggestions??!!

Ellen

Darija’s new collection!!

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Hello everyone!

The time has finally come for me to show my new work!  I have wanted to do this theme while at school and finally have had time to complete the line. The bullets in the pieces are authentic, they are made of brass and the remainder are done in silver. I have added stones like pearls and cubic zirconia to add a soft and feminine feel that goes with the rough bullets.

Come check out more of my work on my website!

www.darijaradic.com

Welcome back Ellen!

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So this month marks the return of our good friend Ellen Tsai.  She took an 8-month sabbatical from the studio, to pursue her gemmology certificate in her home country of Taiwan.  

We missed her pretty face, but now she is back and armed with more amazing gemmological knowledge to add to her already formidable goldsmithing arsenal.
This is her pretty face:
And this is some of her pretty work, under the name Ellolite:
 The detail on this sweet pendant is from fused sterling filings – the texture is sooo great!
These manly cufflinks also share the same rough, fused texture, that contrasts quite nicely with the high-polished, concave surface.
This jade ring is the perfect, subtle floral addition to any springtime wardrobe.
 And for those lazy days reading in the sun, this detailed, floral piece is right on the (book)mark.

 So stop by the studio sometime and say hello to Ellen why dontcha!

Enjoy the sunshine guys:)
~sash

 

All That Jazz

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If you read our blog, follow us on Instagram, Facebook or any other social media you’ve probably heard that Jewel Envy owner Gillian Batcher is getting married this summer. We’re all very happy and excited for her and my excitement was re-sparked this week when the wedding invitation arrived in the mail. Its minimalist Art Deco design and “elegant attire” dress code instructions got me thinking what pretty much any girl would immediately start thinking:…..What the heck am I going to wear??
Inspired by the invitation theme and what I’ve heard and seen in regards to the bridal gown and jewellery I started to brainstorm what kind of jewellery and dress I could wear.
What is “elegant attire” anyway? Well, I couldn’t find an exact definition but basically we’re talking a step up from your regular sun dress and business suit but we’re not into ballgowns and bow ties. All though you could probably get away with a bow tie in a matte or patterned fabric.

Look by David Jones

Maybe some fashionable yet humourous cufflinks? I think so!

Bacon Cufflinks by Lauren Hanham Designs

I feel like dresses don’t have to be floor length but they probably shouldn’t be too far above the knee. Personally I’m going to opt for a maxi dress do I don’t have to wear heels 😛 Not that they are mandatory but they do tend to be more elegant than flats. That being said, you know what you’re comfortable in so don’t go buy 6 inch heels because you think you have to. You definitely don’t.

Um, Hello!!! Mine, yes?

I was inspired by Gillian’s Art Deco-ish theme and this citrine pendant I’ve been rocking lately from the same era that’s been passed down through my family. The sunny coloured stone has me leaning towards making myself a yellow vintage/modern mix inspired maxi dress. Yes…MAKE. Pretty much all the jewellers at the studio are addicted to all forms of DIY. I hear there are support groups. If this dress is successful it will make a reappearance at my cousin’s wedding the following month (also elegant attire). It’s a bright colour but it’s summer so I think it’s appropriate. It’s also nowhere near the colour of either of the parties’ bridesmaids’ dresses. I don’t know if that’s a thing, like wearing white, but I found myself at a wedding once wearing a similar colour to the bridesmaids and I felt a bit uncomfortable. I’m probably just crazy.

1930s vintage gown, Kim Kardashian in something pricey, random pretty girl who likes deep necklines

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Art Deco sterling silver, citrine and marcasite pendant

I’ll let you know how the sewing goes. It is not my forte but hey, I’ve got like 2 months to practice!
-L
P.S. Thanks to the people on Facebook and Instagram who helped me figure out what the grey stones in the pendant might me. Seems to be a general consensus that they are marcasite…I dig it 🙂

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