Jilian Maddin's hands wearing rings working on a detailed piece under a magnifying light in her Toronto studio, conveying precision and craftsmanship in a focused setting. The image is in black and white.

The art behind the pieces

Peek inside Jilian's studio and discover how your jewellery is brought to life. Designed and handcrafted with love and care since 2002.

Design

With inspiration drawn from the gemstone, the client's story or the world around her, Jilian's ideas are born in her sketchbook. From there, the potential for storytelling with hand-engraving, secret hidden details, a nod to Mother Nature or some fabulous colour and contrast are a common focus. 

Creation

The production stage is always hands-on with equal parts art and science. Depending on the project, the pieces are mapped out digitally or carved by-hand in wax. Once a model has been created, it moves through the casting and polishing stages in preparation for the stones to be set by our favourite local setting wizard. We revel in the contrast between the grittiness of the craft and the refined beauty of the finished piece!

A close up video in black and white, showing a time lapse of jilian maddin working on jewelry pieces including filing and polishing bird shaped stud earrings and pendants.
A close up video in black and white, showing a time lapse of jilian maddin working on jewelry pieces including filing and polishing bird shaped stud earrings and pendants.
A hand holds up a wax carving of an engagement ring, the wax model holds the centre gemstone in shape and is ready to be sent to be cast in metal. The background shows a jewellery workbench with tools and other jewellery laying around.
Two hands carefully set a stone into a gold ring on a mandrel. The focus is on the delicate craftsmanship, evoking a sense of precision and artistry.

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