To all my friends dreaming about a ring...

There is this pressure today to have everything. The perfect job, the perfect mate, the perfect lifestyle.

Well nothing really works the way we plan so instead of waiting for the stars to align just so, we should really be making choices that make us happy in the life we have now.

I know many women waiting for the right man to come along and for some it's all about getting that fabulous ring and flaunting it. But really why wait? If you work, and are not deeply in debt why not buy yourself fabulous jewellery?! Why would you need someone else to say "by the way you're awesome here's a ring..." when you can tell yourself that every day!

Below are some rings designed with just this thought in mind.

Image description: Sterling silver and lemon citrine, size 6 1/2; 14K yellow gold, smokey quartz, blue sapphires, and orange citrines, size 4 1/2;  the unset yellow citrine is still waiting for a design.

By the way, the gold ring, is what I made for myself and yes I intend to flaunt it!

Contact me if you want something special all for you!

Gillian

Bloom at Centre Shop, Harbourfront Centre

The George Brown College Jewellery Arts Graduate show, Bloom,  will take place tomorrow at The Centre Shop, Harbourfront Centre. I am looking forward to viewing the jewellery, and to seeing a few faces that I haven't seen in a while. How time flies! It was one year ago that I presented my work along with the 2011 grads at our show Flourish. All the best to the new group of graduates!

Superstition: Super Sucess!

Last Thursday was the opening of Zilberschmuck's eighth annual national juried exhibition, and the work was fantastic! I always enjoy seeing how many different interpretations there can be on a single theme. That's the best part about art, in my opinion. Besides making it of course.
There were 33 entries including Jewel Envy's own: Gillian Batcher, Alexis Kostuk, Lianne Friesen, and Fatima Tataragic. The exhibition runs until May 26th. Open Tues - Sat, 11:00am - 6:00pm. 910 Kingston Rd, Toronto Ontario.

Read more about all the entries on Zilberschmuck's blog.

-L

"Armoured Heart" by Gillian Batcher

"Mutant Eye" & "Evil Eye" by Alexis Kostuk

"Worry Stone" by Lianne Friesen

"Homage to a Childhood Superstition" by Fatima Tataragic

Today is the opening of the "Superstition" exhibition at the Zilberschmuck gallery.
Jewel Envy studio will be represented by designers/goldsmiths:  Lianne Friesen, Gillian E. Batcher, Alexis Kostuk and Fatima Tataragic.
If you are jewels/art lovers make sure to check out this show.
Stay tuned for photos.

Until April 1 (really!) you can catch Katie Pitt of Kathryn Rebecca at the Spring One of a Kind show. She is being featured as one of the show's 'Rising Stars', which of course wouldn't surprise anyone who knows her beautiful jewellery. Come and peer into her showcases--it's like gazing into a springtime meadow alight with delicate flowers and colour.

A beautiful Bride!

Not long ago a friend of mine, the talented artist Rachael Speirs, got married!  I was very privileged to have Rachael wear my poppy studs with a drop for the special occasion.  All the photo's, by Laura Jane Photography are SO stunning I had trouble deciding which ones to share but I've narrowed it down to these lovely few!  Congratulations Rachael and Scott. *Kathryn Rebecca

Leaving

I am sad to say that after two-and-a-half years, this is my last blog for Jewel Envy.

When I first arrived here, I didn’t know anything about jewellery supply places or about the Canadian style of making jewellery, but I found it really nice working at Jewel Envy and being able to work with so many different, wonderful kinds of jewellers. At Jewel Envy, I become a real jeweller. I feel sad about leaving, but at the same time, I am really happy about my future because I know what I want to do.

Thank you so much, Jewel Envy. I am going to miss you all.

Bye.

Young