9 Top Studios for Modern & Fine Jewellery

Biko

Toronto jewellery designers are serving conscious sophistication and exquisite style.


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Biko
Modern Jewellery brand
sustainably made in downtown Toronto

Each piece is conceptualized and handcrafted by a small team. Toronto Founder, Corrine Anestopoulos finds inspiration in nature, contemporary art and exotic heirlooms from around the world.

Craftsmanship, luxe materials and a timeless, playful aesthetic.
Find beautiful earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces that can be worn every day. Hypoallergenic hand-cast & polished forms. Materials include 14k gold plating over brass, and Rhodium plating over brass incorporating freshwater pearls.

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Custom and Ready to Wear Jewellery
Designed and Made in Toronto

FTJCo offers classic Solitaire Engagement rings, vintage 18th & 19th-century diamonds, ethically sourced Sapphires, ready-to-wear alternatives & one-of-a-kind unusual gems designed and made in the Toronto studio.

Make New from Old

Repairs, Alterations & Restorations.
Take your own jewellery or stone and create something new. You can reuse existing gems and diamonds to make a new custom piece.

The co-founders Robin Gambhir and Ryan Taylor lead a team of design and goldsmith professionals using leading 3D jewellery design software, for precision and problem-solving in the construction of both simple and complex designs: rings, bands, necklaces, earrings, unique gems & loaner rings.
Available for virtual appointments, curbside pick up and free shipping.


3.

Foxy Originals
Fashion Jewellery and Accessories
made in Canada

Playful and delightful jewelry pieces packaged for gifting. All jewellery is lead-free and handmade. Jen Ger and Suzie Chemel create seasonal collections in their Toronto Studio since 1998 and are a favourite of Oprah, fashion editors and celebs.

Fine pewter plated in 14-karat gold or silver

Shop a massive collection of Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets and Gift Sets featuring hand-painted enamel, pearls, crystals, and mix & match charms.

Custom merchandise for business is available in minimum orders of 100 units available. All pieces are products locally, keeping jobs at home and guaranteeing that Foxy Originals is made in a positive work environment.


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Reza Gem Collection
Ethically-sourced crystals, minerals,
natural semi-precious gemstones

"Stones are my passion. I get excited over different stones, the inclusions they have, their shape, and their very uniqueness.
I know firsthand that the stones I bring home are quality pieces, and it is important to me to be able to assure people that the stone they are receiving is quality".
Reza
Reza Piroznia shares his passion for gemstones in his unique jewellery creations. He is a certified gemologist, known for his gentle and generous nature, and his jewellery design is strongly influenced by his Persian roots.
Reza carefully selects gemstones for his delightful and delicate creations.
The collection includes Chains, Gemstone Display Boxes, Tools & Supplies for creators, Healthy Jewellery and Gift Certificates. 

Make your own pieces or find something truly unique
He also carries Super Seven spiritual stones, Gemstone Jewellery, Beads and Mineral Specimens.


5.
Made You Look
Toronto’s famous indie jewellery store for 
Wedding and engagement rings

Over 100 Canadian jewellery designers are featured here, and 20 of them create their work on-site in the state-of-the-art jewellery studio. All raw materials are sourced ethically and all metals are recycled. Re-use a family gem to create a design that suits you.
From the tiniest ring to intricate necklaces, professional goldsmiths are experienced in repairing both precious and costume jewellery pieces.
The service includes jewellery repairs, engraving, appraisals, antique restoration, re-stringing, alterations and revamping old jewellery.


Virtual consultations are available. If you can’t come into the store, you can still have a virtual visit to find what you're looking for.

A graduate of the Jewellery Arts Program at George Brown College, Sarah Dougall is the creator of Made You Look Jewellery studio and retail gallery. Established in 2001 as Toronto’s first large-scale jewellery collective, she has a unique vision with a one-of-a-kind environment, helping to launch the Toronto jewellery arts community into what is now a mecca for designers and collectors alike.

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Toronto-based designer goldsmith using hand fabrication and casting 

Inspired by organic forms and colours, precious metals are recycled and gemstones and pearls are responsibly sourced, Shirley Park carefully selects each gem, pearl and precious metal for its beauty, shape, colour and character. 
Having a custom piece made is an interactive process of discussions, drawings and design. While trained in traditional goldsmithing techniques,  Shirley also works in 3D computer-aided design for special projects.

A serenity in the natural world that can be seen in gemstones and pearls

It's a timeless and elegant collection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings using stones such as Freshwater pearls, Sterling silver, Peruvian opal, Peridots Pink & Yellow sapphire, Aquamarine, 14K yellow gold, moonstone, diamonds and Ontario beach pebble.


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Jewellery made with Fair Trade African Gold and
Globally Sourced Conflict-free Fine Metals

Made in Sterling Silver, Gold Vermeil (18K Gold over Sterling Silver), Rose Gold Vermeil (18K Rose Gold over Sterling Silver) and Solid fair trade African14K Gold. The collection celebrates Ancient Egypt, Africa and the Caribbean in coins, crosses, cartouches, and pearls.

Contemporary heirlooms that are ethically and individually handcrafted

Find necklaces and rings featuring coins from Ghana, Haiti, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, SAO Tome and Principe, Sudan, Cape Verde, The Congo, Jamaica, Bahamas and my home country, Trinidad and Tobago.
This collection celebrates all of our connections to Africa and her diaspora
Founder Ashley Alexis McFarlane pays tribute to her Jamaican-Ashanti-Maroon heritage with fair trade practices at the root of her art.


8.

tweak boutique
funky-elegant boutique jewelry line by
Ontario designer Caroline Bruce

Every piece of Tweak jewelry is unique - just like you.

Made with natural stones like agate, amethyst, and turquoise; beads, crystals, wood nuggets, real orchids encased in resin.
Shop statement necklaces, delicate necklaces, long necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. The pendant and spacer beads are solid brass. Metal accents and chains are silver plated or antiqued bronze coloured. You'll receive a tag listing the stones and elements featured in your jewellery.

Custom orders and gift certificates are available. You can make an appointment to visit the studio to explore the giant jewellery box.

Jewelry designed & handmade in Canada for beauty and unique expression

Every piece of Tweak is a study in colour, texture and a touch of the unexpected, Caroline skillfully selects every component of each piece for maximum impact.

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Moonlight for Violet
Easy to wear Jewellery

Always fun jewellery that makes a playful statement with colour and shape, made with surgical steel posts and backs.

Materials include wood, polymer clay, raw brass and gold-plated brass.

Shannon incorporates geometric lines and bright colours to make or source all of the pieces for the collection of dangles, studs, hoop earrings and pendant necklaces.



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EDITOR'S NOTE: Please email errors or omissions to the editor. This newsletter is for information purposes only. This is not a paid promotion. All products featured are independently selected by our contributors. BIRCHLIFE is the go-to destination for discovering neighbourhood connections and great Canadian brands. Top photo: Biko.

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June 25, 2023
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