Welcome to Planet Earthy

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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)

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