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Adorning you beautifully. . .

We know you don’t want to settle for any old costume jewellery. That’s why we are always on the lookout for jewellery artists with the most elegant designs and unique approaches. From our Avant Garde pewter and crystal pieces straight from Paris, to our designed-and-made-in-Canada sterling pieces with Swarovski crystals and precious and semi-precious stones, to our vintage steel beaded necklaces made from Victorian handbags, we always have something special in store for you!

And of course, don’t miss our handmade beaded jewellery from Guatemala. These fair-trade products provide excellent work for village women, who recently used the proceeds to grow vegetable gardens to help feed their elders. Also, many families can’t afford the necessary books and uniforms to send their children to school there, but last year, with the proceeds from the sale of their beautiful beaded jewellery, the women were able to send every child in the village (about 250 children) to school. Every single bracelet, earring set or necklace you buy helps with this effort – and keeps you looking great effortlessly! When you see the intricate beadwork – and the excellent prices – you will appreciate why we see our partnership with these talented artisans as a win-win situation.

Our latest treasures from Guatemala are the amazing cuff bracelets with a Maori tattooed face design. They are done in a bold, graphic black and white beaded pattern, and look amazing with anything from a tux to your jeans. They have also created some terrific tartan cuffs, with vintage-y lion and unicorn buttons, to add a dash of classic colour to your wrists. Stop in and see them today.

We also have eye-catching necklaces with glass-encased vintage papers and images, paired with vintage, gold-filled or sterling chains, some with delicate charms attached – every one is beautiful, every one is unique, and every one is made by Canadian artists.

Wherever we source our jewellery, we purposely stock very few of any one design. And if it’s something really spectacular, we often only bring in a single piece – after all, you don’t want to see your jewellery on everybody else. And once it’s gone, it’s gone. So check in often so see what we’ve found for you!