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Last week I finished up the last 8 week intro to fab class that I will teach at Jewel Envy. I know *tear*. It was such a great group to work with, couldn’t have asked for a nicer for enthusiastic group of girls. They all did a really great job with their projects so I want to share them with you.
Here’s what they made. Be proud of yourselves ladies. Enjoy!
-Lauren

You’ve heard of seeing stars, well, I’m seeing circles. Today, to catch up some missed hours ( thank you winter blues), I have been working since ten this morning. It’s not at all bad, in fact I’ve had a great day. The only downside is that after cutting so many circles in wax I now see circles everywhere I look. These little green wax circles don’t look like much yet but they’re destined  be itty bitty, delicate flowers in just about any metal you could ask for. They could be part of earnings, pendant, bracelets, rings. So much potential all with a diameter under 6mm. This is why I spend  many hours here. Even the tiniest little steps, repeated over and over until you see circles become beautiful when put together. It’s so calming too. Gives me a chance to let my mind wander, listen to podcasts and talk to our wonderful goldsmiths.
-Linnea

I would like to introduce myself as a goldsmith at Jewel Envy.
This studio is just a great workplace with a lot of interesting people
and my work will be on display tomorrow.

I apprenticed in Germany with a master jeweller and graduated at School for Fine Arts in
Hamburg, Germany.Then worked  free lance for several studios and galleries.

As a new immigrant I worked in the jewellery industry in Toronto for 10 years.
Now I am self employed, doing custom orders and creating my own line.

Talk to you soon!

Well, it’s officially spring. (Although if you live on the east coast you’d never know it!)

With the warmer weather people start thinking about romantic ways to propose to their sweethearts. If you’re unsure of what to do, I recommend a picnic, but wait until the April showers are over! That means there is plenty of time to have a special engagement ring made. Here at Jewel Envy, we specialize in extraordinary designs and meaningful custom work. If you are having a hard time deciding how to turn your idea into a ring, come on in and talk to one of the goldsmiths. We will take care of you, and make sure that you propose with the perfect ring that you’ll both cherish forever.

Here are a few engagement rings that you’ll find in store.

Sweet and dainty engagement ring by Amanda Henderson of Jewelust

Classic bezel design by Lauren Hanham Designs.

Classic bezel setting with linear details by Sasha Oda of Archerade.

Like the design of a ring in the store, but want to customize the stones and metal? We can do that!

White gold and blue topaz ring by Sasha Oda of Archerade

Or maybe you want a completely new and unique design, like your beloved? We can do that too!

White gold branch ring made by Amanda Henderson of Jewelust.

I hope I’ve given you some ideas. If you just have questions about all of the options out there (and we know, there’s a lot and it can be overwhelming!), just give us a call or stop in and we’ll give you our advice and share our knowledge.

Happy spring!
Amanda

P.S. To all of our friends still shoveling snow, I’m sending you sunny thoughts.

 In case you missed it, here’s a recap of what Jewel Envy goldsmiths have been posting on Instagram lately.

Jewel Envy @jewelenvy

Studio maintenance day. Tapping a new thread for the bolt that holds the oil in! #goldsmith #studiotechnician #roncesvallesretail #jewelenvy

Alexis Kostuk, Glacial Goldsmith @glacialegoldsmith

Gonna do a series of rings with these lovelies… “under the sea” do do da doooo… #turquiose #handmadebyme #goldsmith #glaciale #jewelenvy

 Amanda Henderson, Jewelust @jewelust

18K rose and yellow gold ring came back for a visit. Its owner’s knuckles are bigger than her finger, so we added a few balls to the inside to make it fit tighter on the finger but still fit over the knuckle. We also made an 18K rose and white gold bracelet to complete the look! #customjewellery #instajewelrygroup #instadaily #Jewelust #toronto

Fatima Tataragic, Tete Designs @tetedesigns

In the making…… #stacking#rings#handmade#studio#time#artsandcrafts#yyz#gifts#gold#silver#geometric#shapes

 Lauren Hanham, Lauren Hanham Jewellery Designs @la_sass

Bone castings were a partial success. A fair amount fully cast but they all have these nasty bumps. The result of an investment table that’s losing suction. #goldsmithproblems #goldsmithfail #instajewelrygroup #jewellery #jewelersbench #wip #workinprogress #casting #investmenttable

Sasha Oda, Archerade @acherade

These earrings got stoned with turquoise and labradorite ❤ #archerade #handmadejewellery #madeintoronto #madeincanada #buyhandmade #shoplocal

Ellen Tsai, Ellolite @ellolite_ellentsai

Hello sexy😘I am a complete frog now #frog #madeintoronto #sculpture #handmadejewelry #sterlingsilver

 Zsolt Szekely @zsoltszekelycom

dah-dah-di-dit (say it all with morse code)

Gillian Batcher, Pash Jewellery @pashjewellery

Another happy customer. This elegant #wedding band is 10k #rosegold with #sapphires. #madeforme #pashjewellery #roncesvallesretail #jewelenvy #jewellery