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Happy Movember!

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It’s that time of year again – Movember! To be more specific, we’re about two-thirds of the way through that time of year. I’m sure you’ve noticed the normally-clean-shaven-but-currently-mustachioed men, sporting the extra facial hair in support of prostate cancer research, but perhaps you haven’t seen too many ladies with staches.

Well this is Amanda Henderson. She has an Etsy shop called Sassy Septum Rings, which specializes in mustachioed septum rings for those who are follically challenged, but still want to show their support. She donates a percentage of every purchase, so go ahead and support a fantastic cause!
Here is the link:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SassySeptumRings

  Amanda also does custom work through the studio, so if you have a specific mustache in mind, get in touch with us and we can help make it happen!

Go for the ‘mo!

Gearing up for December 2nd!

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Happy Saturday Readers!

I have spent the last couple weeks collecting items for our event swag bags and raffle packages (with all proceeds going to Dress for Success Toronto).

We’re trying promote all of the local businesses that are supporting our event. Today I want to thank the Village Juicery and Imelda for their for their donations to one of our raffle packages.

The Village Juicery is the first certified organic juicery and if you didn’t know everything is made fresh daily. They believe in keeping things local from the produce they use to the locations they serve. Actual nutritionists and chefs develop their products to ensure both quality and taste!

Now that we have talked about body health lets talk about psychological health in form of some good shoe therapy. On the day we had our opening party on Roncy four years ago I ran out around 1pm with the knowledge that I had a fantastic dress to wear for the night but no shoes. Well I had spotted Imelda in the weeks leading up to the party but with the haze of renovations had neglected to go in. I was hooked from that first step into the store and was able to immediately narrow in on the perfect pair of shoes for my party. Imelda is always there for me when I need some shoe therapy and if you win the raffle package with the gift certificate from the store, they can be there for you as well!

The Roncy local businesses have been so generous and we are blessed to be part of this wonderful community.

Stay tuned for more notes on our sponsors!

Gillian

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Hello Sunday readers,



I would like to
highlight today the amazing work of Sasha Oda of ARCHERADE one of the
goldsmiths in the studio. Her work  is bold and fearless and her designs are fresh
and young. Sasha works with Sterlium, Bronze and Gold.

One of her pieces that speak volumes of her design sense are
these three rings.

Each ring has a strong shape that
really accentuates the attention to detail. They are heavy, but very comfortable
on the hand.  Sasha does custom work, so
she can make one just for you, too!




Sasha tremendous
talent and dedication can be appreciated in this lovely necklace in Sterlium
with a drop a lapis lazuli in an intense blue.

Be sure to come and
check out these and other fabulous pieces by Sasha this Christmas season.

Have a great day!


Helena


Strange November

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It’s a strange November this year. I can’t recall a year where by this point it hasn’t snowed even once. Yet here we are mid way through the month and not a flake has stuck to the ground. I hear people starting to talk about the holidays and feel like they can’t be around the corner yet the calendar tells me they are!

What’s bringing the time of year into focus is that our customers have started to ask about holiday orders and our timeline to make custom work. Our usual timing is 4-6 weeks but we’ll rush orders at this time of year as we approach gift giving deadlines.The earlier you come, the happier we will be…hint hint ;o)

In past years I have worked Christmas Eve to have something special ready for a last minute shopper. But alas those crazy work nights are over for me as it will be the first Christmas/Hanukkah with my little one this year and I plan to spend it with my family.

Maybe next week we’ll have a blanket of snow but for now I’m still enjoying the last hint of fall before the craziness of the holidays can’t be pushed out of mind. I’m still enjoying the distraction of leaves falling and seeing the wonder in my babies eyes as we watch them come down around us.

Gillian

SPOTLIGHT ON…. ALEXIS KOSTUK!!!!!

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Happy weekend everybody!
It’s a beautiful day – the sun is shining and there is still some warmth in the air. Basically, a perfect day to come inside and try on some jewellery, haha! But actually it is…
You all know Alexis, studio manager extraordinaire, and I’m sure you’ve seen her work before. I just thought I would gather some of my favourite pieces that she has here on display. There is quite a wide range of techniques that she uses to create her collections – she really is an artiste:)

 
The ‘Whoops’ pendant is enamel, set in a sterling heart. 
The gemstone stud earrings, and the oval floral pin, are also enamel.
The shark pendant is carved and cast in sterling, with green tourmaline eyes.
The two wedding bands are sterling silver, with nickel silver polka dot inlay for contrast.
The three bands in front are also part of the polka dot collection, also with nickel silver polka dots but with gemstones for added colour. Choose between blue tourmalines, black spinel, or green tsavorites.
The beaded tassel pendant has a periwinkle blue enamel centre, with a small oval onyx set above it.
The initial pendant (which can be customized in a variety of styles, for every letter of the alphabet) is carved by hand and cast in sterling silver.
Stop by today and try something on! We’re open until 6pm this evening, see you soon!
 
 
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 Dear Readers,

In 2008, David Segal and his cousin Herschel Segal founded DavidsTea
in Montreal, and opened its first store on Queen Street in Toronto the
same year,[1] followed by its first Montreal store in 2009.[2] In 2010
it had stores located across Canada, opening its 50th store in Waterloo,
Ontario in 2011. In November that same year it opened its first store
outside of Canada in New York. Fed by a growing tea boutique
industry,[3] by 2012 it had expanded to more than 75 stores across
Canada and the United States. Since its inception, DavidsTea offers over
150 varieties of teas, numerous tea accessories, and seasonal offerings

We are very honored and grateful with David’s Tea on Roncesvalles
for their support in our ten anniversary party this December. We will
all be enjoying their variety of flavors and the opportunity to share
our party time with one true Canadian company.

Have a nice day.

Helena

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At Jewel Envy I have a lovely and talented collegue who wears all of her jewellery while working!!
Rings and bracelets with charms on , I counted 27 charms.

Helena loves pearls she works into big chains and ear rings ,  perfectly matching.

Wonderful accessories for the bridal festive outfit !

Check her out
Helena Perez Lafaurie
at Jewel Envy in Toronto

Artist Spotlight on Gillian!

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Happy
Sunday readers!
We are
celebrating our tenth anniversary this year—a milestone for Gillian E. Batcher,
who is not only the owner operator of Jewel Envy but also, a woman, a daughter,
a friend, a goldsmith a wife, and a mother.
She opened
her first jewellery studio ten years ago in
downtown Toronto.

She has a
degree in Psychology, and graduated with distinction, from The University of
Western Ontario. After completing her degree, she went to George Brown College
and completed the three-year Jewellery Arts program, graduating with
distinction.
Next she went
to Florence, Italy to study an intensive jewellery course, focusing on textile
techniques in precious metals, and she participated in a three-year residency in
the metal studio crafts studio at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto.
Gillian
has been running with great success her business, congratulations to her, to
her husband Matthew, and her gorgeous baby Everly, for these ten years of
growth in this incredible, competitive and difficult career.
We, the
resident goldsmiths at Jewel Envy are very proud of being part of this achievement.
Helena (resident
goldsmiths)

Gem Colour Combos

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I recently created a couple pieces of jewellery with a gradation of gems. What I found is that it is difficult to come across a full range of colour when searching for gems or to come across the saturation of colour that I love. I have purchased a few boldly coloured gems that I have yet to use, but keep going back to sketches to try and mix in new colour combos. I recently dove into Pomellato‘s website to oogle their wares and share with you some of their stunning colour combinations. I can only assume that they create custom cuts of gems for their creations and they don’t shy away from combining bold and beautiful colours together. Check some of them out just below and follow the links attached to the images to Pomellato’s website. -Alexis


CORAL & GREEN
https://www.pomellato.com/wx
Coral with emeralds/coral with peridot.

PINK & BROWN 

https://www.pomellato.com/wx
Amethyst and brown diamonds/Smoky quartz and rubies
  

TURQUOISE & PINK/PURPLE

https://www.pomellato.com/wx
London blue topaz and rubies/turquoise and rubies/ceramic turquoise and amethysts.

Artist Spotlight Long Gao

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We are very happy to welcome a new goldsmith to the Jewel Envy “crew”!

Welcome to talented Long Gao!

Long was born in Beijing, raised in Vancouver and educated in Toronto where he majored from OCAD with an Industrial Design and double minor on sculpture and as well as Jewellery Design and Goldsmith.

Most of Long pieces are amazingly intricate and unique expressing an emotion and reflect his life experiences.

You can check more of his work at: https://www.longgaogao.com/

 Working hard at the bench today, creating really cute rings!

 
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