memorial jewellery for mothers who had lost a baby during pregnancy as a way to heal from her own loss, in addition to a line of fertility jewellery to help support mothers who were struggling with infertility. “My early pieces were quite simple, but as I progressed, I became passionate about the craft,” she says. “I strive for excellence in the execution of my craft, while expressing my creative vision, and telling my client’s stories.” Since then, McIntyre has travelled regularly over the past ten years to study under master jewellers who are the top of their field in the next skill set. Most recently she has studied under the industry’s top stone setting teacher and graduated from Advanced Stone Setting (“My instructor recently taught the jewellers at the newest Tiffany’s production facility how to set!”). Among the many gorgeous collections in the shop, McIntyre’s most recent is the Bespoke Wedding Collection, which, she says, is inspired by Prince
Edward Island and the love stories of the couples who wear them.
McIntyre’s love for jewellery stems from the fact that there is always something new to learn, and that there is always room for growth and discovery. “I love to be challenged, and to push myself to always do better as an artist and as a craftsperson. Staying still is never an option, and jewellery has limitless possibilities in terms of techniques and materials,” she says. “This is what I love about business as well. There is always so much to learn, to improve, and so many ways to grow. It is exciting and inspiring.”
“The bands in my pieces are, for the most part, embossed with sand gathered from the shores of PEI, creating a unique texture. My clients have the option to further personalize these pieces by providing me with sand that they have collected themselves from their own special beach—even the beach that they plan to be married on!” What’s special about the Bespoke Wedding Collection is that it “allows our clients to have a hand in the design of their own ring without the traditional higher cost of custom design, by providing them with a selection of design options to choose from to modify their ring,” says McIntyre. “They can choose from a variety of choices for the centre stone, their stone setting style and metal, their band style and metal etc., to create a piece that is truly their own. This also allows for clients with a wide variety of budgets to be able to create their dream ring.”
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