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Come visit Alexis Kostuk, glaciale goldsmith (booth 222 in Zone C), at the 62nd Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Fair in Nathan Phillips Square.

Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 8, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Beer Garden until 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday

Alexis here; I’m currently in my “must make all the things” era in the lead up to TOAF and once there I will have to switch gears with my hands nearly motionless and attempt to interact with the public. Pics below are some snap shots of what I have been creating!

I was thinking about the circle of life today (don’t ask why!), so here’s a curated collection of circles…….enjoy!

Circles necklace by Jennifer Trotman, Keum boo disc earrings by Natalia Naranjo, pearl earrings on hooks by Kristen Vittorini, coil ring by Kathy Winfield, pearl/hoop post earrings by Edna Milevsky, hollow form ring by Robin Cassady-Cain and lapis lazuli stud earrings by Shafiq Sarwari.

Hope to see you in the studio soon!

Happy June! What a beautiful weekend ☀

With this wonderful sunny start to June we are reminded that it’s about that time of year… Father’s Day!

Finding the perfect gift can often be a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. At Jewel Envy, we believe that jewellery is for everyone, and the perfect way to show someone how much they mean to you. Giving the gift of jewellery doesn’t have to be reserved just for Mother’s Day!

Stop by the shop and browse these pieces and our many other Father’s Day gift options – all made in-house by our local goldsmiths!

Hey everyone! I am super excited to share that I just started my internship at Jewel Envy Studio. I can’t wait to meet everyone and learn from all of the talented and creative people here.

A little bit about myself,  my name is Anna Kovbasiuk and I’m a third-year jewellery student at OCAD University. I have a background in the graphic design industry, but I’ve found that jewellery is my true passion. For me, jewellery isn’t just about creating beautiful pieces, it’s also about sharing personal thoughts and beliefs. After the war in Ukraine began, most of my projects shifted towards political statements.

Creating meaningful pieces that resonate with people is what drives me in this field, and I am eager to learn and grow as a designer and artist. Thank you for joining me on this journey!

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!

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

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.

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!