By Canadians, for Canadians. Spend your money wisely.
Name: Kathryn Toner Designs
Products: Handcrafted jewelry and keepsakes
Manufactured In: Ontario
Where to Buy: Online, Etsy and various shows throughout south western Ontario
Website: kathryntonerdesigns.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
Kathryn Toner Designs makes custom handcrafted jewelry and keepsakes. Part of the proceeds for certain products are donated to various organizations and charities, such as Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto.
Name: Metalsmiths Sterling
Products: Jewellery
Manufactured In: Europe (designed in Canada)
Where to Buy: Stores across Canada
Website: metalsmiths.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
While Metalsmiths Sterling does not manufacture their products in Canada, they do have a retail store network employing Canadians, and they are Canadian owned, so they make the list.
Name: Freckle Face Jewellery
Products: Fashion jewellery
Manufactured In: Bowmanville, Ontario
Where to Buy: Online
Website: frecklefacejewellery.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Freckle Face Jewellery designs and makes fashion jewellery at an affordable price for women. Their goal is to make their customers feel as confident and amazing about themselves as possible.
Name: Jewlr.ca
Products: Fine (affordable) jewellery
Manufactured In: Toronto, Ontario
Where to Buy: Online only
Website: jewlr.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
At MiC we freely admit we know nothing about jewellery, but these guys seem pretty cool. They’ve built an online platform where you can choose your design, metal and stones and they will hand-make the piece to your specifications. The pieces are designed in Canada, made in Canada, and they offer free shipping in Canada.
Name: Shirley Park Jewellery
Products: Jewellery
Manufactured In: Toronto, Ontario
Where to Buy: Online
Website: shirleypark.ca
Canadian Owned: Yes
Shirley Park Jewellery creates pieces inspired by nature and Eastern philosophy, resonating with a sense of balance, harmony and elegant simplicity.
(Yeah, we swiped that from their website.)
Name: Bellezza Moda
Products: Jewellery
Manufactured In: Bethune, Saskatchewan
Where to Buy: 32 locations in AB, SK, and MB
Website: bellezzamoda.net
Canadian Owned: Yes
Bellezza Moda was created in March of 2014 by Jasmine Gemmell. Bellezza Moda means Beauty and Fashion in Italian, inspired by the beauty in the language, and the beauty in their jewellery.
Name: Blue World Treasures
Products: Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry
Manufactured In: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Where to Buy: Online and at craft shows around Alberta
Website: BlueWorldTreasures.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Blue World Treasures offers handcrafted custom jewellery for any occasion using genuine gemstones, pure copper, sterling silver, 14k gold and 12k rose gold. They also incorporate natural elements such as birch bark, dried flowers, driftwood and more, which is boho/Aboriginal in style.
Name: Ursula Ungerleider Designs
Products: Jewellery
Manufactured In: Ontario
Where to Buy: Online
Website: ursulaungerleiderdesigns.
Canadian Owned: Yes
One-of-a-kind, hand-made, custom cut cabochons & gemstones and jewellery.
Name: Van Raay Jewelry
Products: Engagement and wedding rings
Manufactured In: London, Ontario
Where to Buy: Online
Website: www.vanraay.etsy.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Van Raay uses recycled precious metals, and ethical alternatives to diamonds. Their focus is on quality work that will last a lifetime.
Name: Hillberg & Berk
Products: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings
Manufactured In: Regina, Saskatchewan (about 80%)
Where to buy: Online and retailers everywhere
Website: hillbergandberk.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
From humble beginnings making jewellery at a kitchen table, to a successful appearance on Dragon’s Den, to a $15 million company with 150 employees, Hillberg & Berk is a Canadian success story.
They manufacture about 80% of their products in Regina, with materials imported from all over the world. They have wide retail distribution and even feature a jewellery line from Canada’s sweetheart, Tessa Virtue.