Canadian jewelry designers are having a moment — new brands are popping up regularly, and the selection of homegrown accessories is growing constantly. Whether you’re looking for a personalized gift, a new pair of statement earrings or a delicate ring to treat yourself, here are a few talented Canadian jewelry designers to put on your radar.
ANASTASSIA SEL Handcrafting each piece using precious and semi-precious materials, Toronto-based Anastassia Selezneva’s designs are unique, modern and inspired by the four elements. Libre Choker | $160 | anastassiasel.com DREAMBOAT LUCY Based out of Calgary, Hilary Murphy’s designs are one-of-a-kind, using materials such as pyrite, amethyst and quartz. XO Studs | $26-$32 | dreamboatlucy.com
ANNE-MARIE CHAGNON Working with materials such as pewter, glass, resin, bronze and copper, Chagnon creates sculptural, contemporary jewelry out of her Montreal studio. Kuragi | $119 | annemariechagnon.com
ERICA LEAL JEWELLERY Vancouver-based artist Erica Leal creates her handcrafted line of jewelry from sterling silver and acrylic, resulting in original pieces with an art deco feel. Cynthia Bangle | $360 | ericalealjewellery.com
WHITE FEATHER DESIGNS Breanne Morrow crafts pieces for White Feather Designs — founded in 2007 — in a basement studio in her farmhouse in Meaford, Ont. Sheusesrawmetalsand colourful enamels to create her modern designs. Crystallized Half Circle Cuff | $150 | white-feather-designs. myshopify.com
FOXY ORIGINALS Founded at Western University by friends Jen Kluger and Suzie Orol, all Foxy Originals jewelry is designed and made in Toronto. The brand is known for vibrant, on-trend and affordable pieces. Hoopla Earrings | $30 | foxyoriginals.com
LITZI Litzi is a customized jewelry brand created by Lynda Guy and Alice Usiskin. Counting Sophie Grégoire Trudeau as a fan, they design pendants and charms from their home base in Montreal. Crown Earrings | $120 | litzi.love
CADETTE JEWELRY Toronto-based line Cadette was founded by Allison Asis in 2013. The line is full of classic-yet-whimsical pieces. Asis pulls her inspiration from 20th-century art and sculpture. Jean Earrings | $100 | cadettejewelry.com
MYEL Myriam Elie is the woman behind Myel, a line of detail-oriented jewelry made from alloy and precious stones. Based out of Montreal, Elie pulls inspiration for her collections from history and art. MiniBeeRing|$165| myeldesign.com