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Welcome to Planet Earthy

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As we get into cooler temperatures and damp breezes, nature is turning to its protective coverings between the occasional dart out for food or social time during splashes of sun.

We have our fuzzy light jackets and sweaters.

We have our teas.

We have our favourite comforts that only work when the outdoor pools are packed up for the season.

We hold hands and hug during walks now.

We rub arms and shoulders when we walk under the shade.

We notice all of the lovely subdued hues, and we try to be there at just the right time.

Sometimes patiently waiting.

Sometimes suddenly stopped or swept into a complete swirl of senses.

We are watching nature, and we are part of nature.

Nature is protecting and preparing us.

Today, we are enjoying lots of Roncy visitors who are talking long walks through the neighbourhood with friends and loved ones. Please drop by and check out our studio, it’s been warm friendly vibes all day!

Giveaway Galore!

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An exciting day for giveaways today at Jewel Envy! We had two back-to-back winners who each got to take home a piece of jewellery from our giveaway wall! These beautiful pieces were handmade by two our our goldsmiths right here in the studio.

Curious about how the giveaway works? Every purchase gives you a chance to win jewellery, among other amazing prizes. There has never been a better time to shop at Jewel Envy!

SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths)

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SNAG is an inclusive community committed to advancing the multifaceted field of metalsmithing, jewelry and adornment by inspiring creativity and furthering education and opportunities.

Every year, SNAG hosts conferences and symposiums for metalsmiths, jewelers and makers. They happen in different North American Cultural hubs. This year the symposium is in Detroit and exciting news, cue the drumroll, will be happening in Halifax, Nova Scotia!

The theme for the Halifax symposium is Assemblage — where ocean air, creative energy, and a strong culture of making come together.

Materials and Finishes….

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I thought I’d spotlight some of the less usual materials and finishes that our goldsmiths use in their work at the studio.

(Starting from the left)

ribbon earrings by Eunice Lin with e-ceramic coating over sterling silver

steel inlay ring by Hyewon Jang

glass micromosaic earrings by Alexis Kostuk

Copper and sterling silver mokume gane ring by Gillian batcher

Steel rust brooch by Alex Kinsley Vey

Acrylic and pearl earrings by Edna Milevsky

Needled felt and sterling silver pendant by Robin Cassady-Cain

Come visit us and check out what else is here! Don’t forget, the studio is celebrating its 20th anniversary, with fun swag and jewellery for lucky golden ticket winners. Get a chance to win with all online purchases in August!

Tablet cut gemstones

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I was so excited to recently work on a gemstone cut that I don’t get to see that often – tablet cuts! I also have had an increase of working with gemstones people are purchasing on their own and I get to design around them.

Some of my favourite gemstones come from Brooke’s Customs. This family run business is a wife and husband team that source interesting rough gemstones that they meticulously cut into interesting shapes that are outside of what you would typically find, take a look!

All gemstones are from Brooke’s Customs

Custom ring with tablet cut amethyst.
Custom Ring with tablet cut London blue topaz
Faceted moonstone pendant, available online!
Faceted spinel pendant, available online!
Faceted watermelon tourmaline, available online!

This way to a day of family fun and cool SciArt jewellery!

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You might already know about this, but Science Rendezvous is happening a week today at the U of T St. George campus. If you don’t know about it, it’s a fun, family-friendly day out with lots of STEAM-related activities and exhibitions, including a Science Fair, a Science Chase (a science experiment obstacle course, how cool is that), something called SR Hacks (a coding and engineering competition), and, of course, the SciArt Gallery – which is where you’ll find me (Robin of House of Cassady)! 

I did the SciArt Gallery last year, too, and it was amazing. It was so fun meeting loads of the public, talking about my work, and finding new people to geek out with about science and immunology. What more could I want? I also met other fascinating sciartists and enjoyed their art. So, I am excited about exhibiting again this year, on May 11th.

Brooch – Sterling silver/embroidered quilted panel, brown oakshott cotton. Inspired by ultrastructure of the intestines and the lymphocytes that circulate there (ask me more if you’re interested!)

Whenever I do an exhibition or a show, I try to have some new work. This year, I’m hoping to share the collaboration I did with Carolina Reis last year (you can read about it in another blog entry), called IMMUNITY. Alongside the art piece, I made a series of mixed media jewellery (like the brooch above). I hope that many will see it and experience it. If you miss it next Saturday, it will take up residence in the windows along Roncevalles at the studio for a couple of months. Keep a look out for it, and stop in and tell me what you think about it!

In the meantime, enjoy the lovely weather that we’ve been having :).

-Robin

Hello Patrick!

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It’s a very happy SUNday indeed!🌝 Everyone is in need of that good vitamin D, hope you are likewise out there getting a whole long winter’s worth!
Here’s something else to make you smile – a small selection of the amazing work by Patrick Missodey of Bijoux Missodey.
Such beautiful details and quality in each and every piece – lots of pattern, and texture, and depth with gemstones for that perfect pop of colour – some of my favourite things:)
 
The artist himself, hard at work in the studio. 
 
 Dangling teardrop filigree earrings with little flowers in sterling silver – $320/pair
 Three delicate filigree rings in sterling silver – $350 each

 Textured bangle bracelet in sterling silver – $730
 Filigree necklace with large centre ruby and black diamond accents, hanging on a handmade rattail chain – $3,000

Here’s a closeup because, come on it’s stunning.
Patrick has more work on display here at Jewel Envy – I highly encourage you to come and see his work in person, you will not be disappointed!

SHOP SATURDAY

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Saturday has come and brought the sunshine. What a lovely day out there!
But if you prefer to stay indoors and look at pretty things online, here are a few things for you😙
These are from a collection by Judith Noldin, of IN Jewellery. Her pieces are bold and eclectic, and the unique stones and accent colours she uses in her work definitely stand out from the crowd.
Here are some of my favourites:
Each stone is so unique, and the irregular shapes and colours really catch the eye. These pieces are stunning on their own, but they also look so great together – not too matchy matchy, but not not matching, you know??

 These three rings contain stones found along Lake Ontario, and are set in sterling silver with either 14k or 18k gold accents. Left to right: $410 – $380 – $410

This pendant is set in sterling silver on a long snake chain. The stone is opalized wood with a small dangling citrine $540
Stop by shop this weekend and take a look at the rest of Judith’s collection on display. She is happy to do custom work as well!
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