We are in Toronto now getting ready for the Toronto Gem and Mineral Show this weekend. This is a well attended show in Eastern Canada and we so proud to be an exhibitor. The doors open tomorrow (Friday) at 4pm until 9pm.We are looking forward to meeting up with our existing customers and meet new jewellery making enthusiasts.Show ScheduleFriday 4pm - 9pmSaturday 10am - 7pmSunday 10am - 5:00pmDon Mills Civitan Arena1030 Don Mills RdNorth York, ON
Mark Lareau is joining us at the show this year. He will offer design tips and techniques for many of your jewellery projects. He will also set your stones into our findings for FREE or show you how to set them yourself!
Don't forget to bring your stones or buy some while at the show. We'll help your choose the perfect setting finding for them. Enjoy this FREE setting service and gain valuable knowledge to help your create unique jewellery designs.
Here's a peek at some of our new setting findings that we hope will inspire your creativity.Please share with friends and people you know will enjoy coming to the show. Also leave us comment below.
The creativity this time was off the charts!There was, as always, some discussion about stone setting techniques in general.Almost immediately, the students went off onto a few unexpected tangents.
Using parts in unusual (and unintended) ways student turned their loose drilled pearls and some chain into some stunning statement pieces.
Modifying and customizing some pieces by soldering earring post basket settings onto a ring to convert it from being designed for a cabochon into one perfect for a great cut stone.Another great customization was using the same basket setting soldered onto one of our tube beads to create a gorgeous centerpiece.One of the most fun aspects of Jewelry Corner is seeing all the ways people use our products, especially when they're being used in such unexpected, creative ways!Stay tuned for more dates coming soon!Share your thoughts and ideas directly in the comments. This may help someone else with their own jewellery projects.
“DIY Jewellery Corner”
Saturday April 14thFrom Noon to 4:30pmHURRY! -- ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFTIn our showroomCambridge Industrial Centre228–13986 Cambie RoadRichmond, B.C.You bring your stones; we’ll help you pick out the perfect setting!Get one-on-one help and instruction in setting your stone by our stone setting pro, master metalsmith, author and renowned instructor Mark Lareau.The best part? DIY Jewellery Corner is FREE!
(Only caveat is that you do have to buy the settings from us!)With spring fast approaching it’s time to expand your creativity and create beautiful pieces of jewellery that you design and set yourself!We’ll be limiting seating to three 90-minute “sessions”.SIGN UP NOW!Call 778-892-6689 for more info or to reserve your spot!You may also sign up using our website contact form https://silviafindings.com/contact
Here comes another big show this coming weekend, the BC Gem Show. This is a a fantastic show with so much fun activities for all age groups span over the three-day period.Hope you'll join us when you can....Show ScheduleFriday 10am - 8pmSaturday 10am - 6pmSunday 10am - 5:00pmAg-Rec Building, Central Fraser Valley Fairgrounds32470 Haida DriveAbbotsford, BC
Mark Lareau will be joining us at the show and will offer design tips and techniques for any of your projects. He will also set your stones into our findings for FREE or he'll show you how to set them yourself!
Remember to bring your cut stones or buy some at the show. We'll help your choose the perfect setting finding for them. Gain valuable knowledge and complete your jewelry creation on the spot while at the show.
Here's a peek at some of our new setting findings that we hope will inspire your creativity.Please share with friends and people you know will enjoy coming to the show. Also leave us comment below.
Folks brought everything from crystal points to sea glass to cabochons (some of which were, shall we say, uniquely shaped and carved!).Setting strategies and minor alterations to existing findings were discussed and demonstrated along with lots of hands-on guided setting at our showroom's workshop table.Next date for this event is coming up soon...Saturday, April 14th from Noon - 4:30 PMSpace is limited, and we're already at about half capacity for the April 14th date, so sign-up online using our contact form, or call 604-998-7989 to reserve your spot!
We would like to invite you to our community“DIY Jewellery Corner”
Saturday April 14thFrom Noon to 4:30pmIn our showroomCambridge Industrial Centre228–13986 Cambie RoadRichmond, B.C.You bring your stones; we’ll help you pick out the perfect setting!Get one-on-one help and instruction in setting your stone by our stone setting pro, master metalsmith, author and renowned instructor Mark Lareau.The best part? DIY Jewellery Corner is FREE!
(Only caveat is that you do have to buy the settings from us!)With spring fast approaching it’s time to expand your creativity and create beautiful pieces of jewellery that you design and set yourself!We’ll be limiting seating to three 90-minute “sessions”.Spaces are limited so sign up now!Call 778-892-6689 for more info or to reserve your spot!You may also sign up using our website contact form https://silviafindings.com/contact
We would like to invite you to our community“DIY Jewellery Corner”
Saturdays March 31st and April 14thFrom Noon to 4:30pmIn our showroomCambridge Industrial Centre228–13986 Cambie RoadRichmond, B.C.You bring your stones; we’ll help you pick out the perfect setting!Get one-on-one help and instruction in setting your stone by our stone setting pro, master metalsmith, author and renowned instructor Mark Lareau.The best part? DIY Jewellery Corner is FREE!
(Only caveat is that you do have to buy the settings from us!)With spring fast approaching it’s time to expand your creativity and create beautiful pieces of jewellery that you design and set yourself!We’ll be limiting seating to three 90-minute “sessions”.Spaces are limited so sign up now!Call 778-892-6689 for more info or to reserve your spot!You may also sign up using our website contact form https://silviafindings.com/contact
We realize that it’s has been a while since our last communication with you.But you are amazing people so we’re back into the full swing of things.
A look back at SilviaFindings in 20172017 was a very busy year for SilviaFindings. We have made significant improvements to our website and made it easier for you to shop online; we are quite proud of them. Thanks to all of you for making that possible. We have increased the amount of people that make up the SilviaFindings’ team and that allows us to serve you better. We have participated in many shows across many of the provinces in Canada. We have sponsored many club events such as the Maple Ridge Lapidary Club, Terminal City Glass Co-op, and the Creative Jewellers Guild. We have developed a sponsorship strategy to facilitate others to apply for sponsorship. We held two new DIY Jewellery Corner events that provided one-on-one instructional information about setting your stones.
We cannot believe how fast the year has flown by! A glance at what’s upcoming at SilviaFindings in 2018 We have again a long list of shows scheduled for 2018. We will keep adding members to our community and whom we are proud of. We will continue sponsoring club and local events. Be sure to read our sponsorship strategy https://silviafindings.com/sponsorship-strategy and submit your application if you are interested in us sponsoring any of your events. We will increase our participation at local clubs and related organizations. We will initiate and undertake a major DIY online based project that will allow people to design, customize, and personalize their own jewelry findings. To achieve this major goal, training is required, internal and external group interactions must be established, and technological changes are necessary. All of these elements will take some time. We will continue to increase our social media engagement. We hope to get you more engaged. Please provide us with your inputs and comments. Also let us know if you’d be interested in leading discussions on specific topics that you have expertise and experience with and wish to share with others that share the same interests. We will hold more DIY Jewellery Corner events in our showroom throughout the year. If there are any specific areas you would like more hands-on help and support with, please send them to us.
We always appreciate your support and look forward to helping you make meaningful changes in your jewelry making business. Please share with like-mind jewelry makers and leave us your comments below!
We have some many new products for this Fall!Please come and visit us any day at our booth between September 17th & 18thSunday: 9:30am - 6pmMonday: 9:30am - 5pmPNE Forum Building 2901 East Hastings, Tillicum RdVancouver, BC
