Anvil Jewellery was founded in Toronto in 1965 by Henry and Vickie Kasekamp, who came to Canada after World War II. Over 90% of its inventory is locally made, with jewellery cast in-house from recycled gold and gemstones sourced from suppliers that adhere to non-conflict standards.
EG Bespoke's studio in Parkdale, Toronto designs custom engagement rings and bespoke jewellery, offering Montana, Australian and teal sapphires alongside antique, salt-and-pepper, Canadian and lab-grown diamonds. The studio donates 5% of sales to Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction.
The Gardiner Museum's shop at 111 Queen's Park in Toronto sells one-of-a-kind ceramics, glass, jewellery, and textiles handmade by local and international artists, with regular meet-the-artist events. Gardiner Friends get 10 percent off both in-store and through the shop's online storefront.
Made You Look is a jewellery store and creative studio at 1338 Queen Street West in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood, representing over 100 Canadian jewellery designers. In-house goldsmiths handle custom rings, engravings and repairs, and the shop is open seven days a week.