Atelier Hg80

This mother daughter jewellery artisans duo are as one of a kind as their pieces. They are so magnificent in their individual and collective talents that I spend hours admiring, trying on and ultimately buying stunning necklaces, bracelets and hairclips. They have also custom made 2 necklaces for me with pendants I brought in — they were hard to match in colour with basic gold or silver chains so they used copper wire on one with special twists and an antique silver on the other. The creative juices were flowing as we all brainstormed on the spot to the point where they stayed an hour after closing. They are consumer genuine — as they placed a call for me at a local bakery to check their hours so that I could buy coconut bread like the one they bought earlier after I was finished. They also reminisced with me about their arrival to Canada from Romania in 1996. I could tell how proud they were of how far they’ve come, and I am so thankful that they are sharing their gifts with Whitby and beyond. I can’t tell you how many compliments I get on their jewellery — they are statement pieces without being overstated — but they always catch people’s eye and attention. I can only say that these pieces feel like they were made just for me — and I’m talking the pieces that are already made with that perfect customer in mind… meaning they have something for absolutely everyone in their shop. And if the clasp isn’t perfect, they’ll change it. If the length is too long they’ll shorten it. They are so accommodating I almost thought I was in a dream. But that’s the difference with an owner operated, family run small business — their heart and soul is in every creation and in every transaction.