Jewel Envy has a new flameworking setup! With a way to fire-proof the benches and easily swap between torches, we now have the opportunity to teach glass classes in the future!
New Flameworking Setup at Jewel Envy
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Materials and Finishes….
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!
Sunny Sunday at the studio
I’m low-key obsessed with this emerald drop necklace by studio member Shafiq Sarwari. Drop in to see it in person (as well as the other amazing pieces he has available!).
The Pink That Pops, Rocks.
Coming into the Big Blue House today was a very welcome difference to the dreariness of the weather. I wasn’t the only one, as we had lots of new vistors today, looking to be cheered and inspired by something beautiful.
As I dusted the bubble cases holding our gems, I pledged to bring attention to the brightest, cheeriest pieces which caught my eye and would do there best to turn our weather’s frown upside down.
Of course, it was, once again, Eunice’s beautiful pink expressions of joy and hope to stop the rain…
There’s nothing finer than work from a great designer!
1 Day Earring Workshop Saturday October 18th, 2025
What type of clasp should my necklace have?
Chapter 3 – What type of clasp should my necklace have?
There are many types of clasps and not all of them are created equally. Spring rings are the most used clasp in commercial jewellery, and the cheapest clasp with the highest rate of breakage.
If you want to upgrade a chain without buying a new one, have a jeweller change your spring ring to a lobster clasp. It operates in a similar way but is just a little heftier and more reliable for keeping your clasp safely attached.
Toggle clasps are often used as accents in the design of a piece and are strong provided they have the correct proportions.
At toggle clasp is most commonly a ring with a bar that goes through it but they can be other shapes as well.
The bar must be at least two times the inside diameter of the circle they are pushed through. For non -geometric shapes take the longest diameter of the space and multiply it by two for the length of the bar. There must be some weight to the chain for this clasp to work as it is held in place by both sides of the chain pulling away from each other.
Magnetic clasps can be perfect for people who have a hard time manipulating regular clasps. They have rare earth magnets inside, which are stronger than regular magnets. Beware they can interfere with things like pacemakers and hearing aids, if you have either of these you must check with your doctor before wearing them.
’20 Tips on maintaining our Jewellery’, Gillian E. Batcher, 2013
8 Week Introductory and Intermediate Casting Thursday June 8th, 2023
Masks are mandatory during classes for your own health and safety!
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Hello our lovely readers,
I cannot believe it is already the end of June! Is everyone ready for the long weekend? Well today, I have an exciting event to share with you to prepare you for July!
The annual Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is happening on July 6th – 8th! It is Canada’s largest and longest-running contemporary outdoor art fair. This free public event showcases works by over 340
contemporary visual artists and makers, ranging in medium from painting,
photography, and mixed media to jewellery and ceramics, and attracts
115,000 visitors each year to Nathan Phillips Square.
I will also be showcasing my jewellery works for the first time at the TOAF. Please come by and check out my works!
@ Nathan Phillips Square
Friday July 6 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday July 7 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday July 8 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
I will be located at Booth A23 in Zone A! Hope to see you all there! Here are some of my works below.
Thank you for reading and I hope everyone will have a fantastic long weekend! Happy Canada Day!
Hoi Yi
Harem Royal
I just came across a jewellery design house called Harem Royal, and wanted to share some of their work with you. The richness of the colours is so amazing, and softens the sharp lines and somewhat mechanical nature of the pieces. The style makes me think of steampunk insects, beautiful yet dangerous. What inspiring work! It is so refreshing to come across artists whose style is so vastly different from my own – it reminds me that this world is filled with so many talented people, and so many beautiful things.
Happy Sunday everybody!
(all images via https://athousandfacets.tumblr.com/ and www.haremroyal.com)
Hello Patrick!
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!