Vancouver Is Awesome (VIA)

Vancover jewelry company launches gender neutral collection inspired by travel 

Jewellery made for adventure not gender.

Sipping spicy margaritas on a sun-drenched patio, the gold of Tori Dundas’ curb chain necklace caught the light and the attention of her boyfriend. The founder of Vancouver-based jewellery company True Curated Designs was not only persuaded to part with her necklace but also inspired to create a new collection of jewellery for both men and women.

Vancouver Is Awesome (VIA)

6 jewellery brands to layer and wear every day 

Fine and demi-fine jewellery that can be layered and worn everyday is one of the best business booms of the last 10 years (in my humble opinion).

Accessories instantly elevate an outfit and my mother used to tell me that handbags, shoes, and jewellery are the best pieces to invest in because they'll always fit. They also (for the most part) exist outside the perpetual revolving door of trends.

Style Canada

Editor's Picks

This month, the STYLE desk put together a few goods and experiences we can’t get enough of. ⁠From plunging in the freezing cold waters at Othership to dressing up our look with a beautiful bracelet to tracking our sleep patterns with the newest Fitbit—check out our favourite finds below...

Daily Hive

The ultimate guide to this year’s best Father’s Day gift ideas

Still hunting for a present for dear old Dad — or for the father figure in your life?

The Vancouver Sun

Vancouver jewelry designer aims to reimagine process of buying engagement ring

Tori Dundas is looking to change the way couples shop for engagement rings.

Doing away with the pre-made and fixed-price model, the Vancouver-based jewelry designer and business owner of True Curated Designs offers customers bespoke creations that work with a budget first, and then go from there.

 

Reviewed.com (USA Today)

10 Shopping Tips for Finding a Great Engagement Ring

When it comes to proposing, romance is key. But when you’re buying an engagement ring, you might want to leave the fairy tales at the door, as it’s important to remember that these rocks are a serious financial investment too, and you can get the most bang for your buck if you play it smart.

 

Nuvo Magazine

The History and Meaning Behind Right-Hand Rings

She compares jewellery purchases to travel: both are an investment, and while one makes memories, the other commemorates them. Since people aren’t travelling right now, they are choosing to spend money on other meaningful things that help boost their mood, whether in their home or on their right hand. Read the full article...

Style Canada

Gift Guide for the Socializer

With our social calendars filling up, the holidays are our time to get out and explore the world.  Whether we’re heading off to our favourite HITT class in the city or lacing up our boots to hit the slopes, we’ve created our Socializer Gift Guide for those that want to get out and about this season. Because, we were simply made to be social.

We recognize the intent to support specific types of businesses, and so where applicable have noted on site if the business is Canadian, a Small Business, BIPOC or Female Run.

The Independent - Indy 100

The 12 best independent jewelry designs to treat yourself in style

Jewelry frequently signifies an important moment in one’s life: engagement, birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays are all popular times to give and receive meaningful wearables, but what about those times in between?

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of incredible independent jewelry designers and some of their best pieces. The items found below are pure wearable art, meant to be purchased with the intent of giving yourself something special for no other reason than giving you the feeling of, “I deserve this.” After all, you’ve survived 2020 so far, so you in fact do deserve something to commemorate that feat alone. Read the full article...

Vancouver Sun

Fall fashion: Hoop, hoop, hooray!

“From the Vancouver-based jewelry brand True Curated Designs, these hoops are sure to inspire daydreaming. Dubbed the Mallorca Hoops, the design features round yellow sapphire gemstones set in 14-karat yellow gold and are inspired by the Spanish island destination. The haute hoops are available in two different sizes to suit someone’s ear candy preference — or for layering together for a chic stacked look. When it comes to hoops, more is more, after all.”

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver brand, influencer team up for jewelry line

“Bethany and I both love that West Coast, beachy, active lifestyle,” jewelry designer Tori Dundas says. “The solid gold, wearable quality of the jewelry appealed to her, and her aesthetic and authentic approach appealed to me. I am excited knowing she can show her followers that there is beauty in the everyday — jewelry that’s such good quality you never have to take it off, but looks good as well. That’s where the collection name 24/7 came from.”

 

Vita Daily

Jewelry Trend: The Right-Hand Ring for Galentine’s Day

The right hand ring can represent anything that’s important to the person wearing it. Its purpose is to commemorate a milestone, an accomplishment, or simply self-love and independence. I’ve made these rings for women and men who want to recognize a promotion at work, an accomplishment like graduating a masters program, recognizing a family member or family heirloom through a specific gemstone, achieving athletic goals like triathlons, becoming a mother for the first time and so many beautiful occasions. Read on...

 

Vancouver Sun

The It List: Vancouver influencer Cara Jourdan debuts new jewelry collaboration

Crafted from 10-karat gold and diamonds, the With Love Collection includes rings, earrings, necklaces and more.

“It’s been a dream of mine to create a fine jewelry collection that’s inspired by my travels and (founder Tori Dundas) helped to bring my vision to life,” Jourdan said of the release. “The whole collection was delicately designed to be worn on its own or layered with other pieces.”

Vancouver Sun

Style File: Mother's Day Gift Ideas

If you have a mom in your life who is truly ‘unstoppable’, then these earrings from the Vancouver-based jewelry brand True Curated Designs may be the perfect gift. 

 

The Independent | Indy 100

10 Best Independent Jewellery Designs to Treat Yourself In Style

 

We’re living in the era of self-love, and nothing says you care about yourself like a stunning right hand ring. True Curated Designs, the brainchild of independent jewelry designer Tori Dundas, started as a place to come for your custom engagement rings but quickly morphed into a place where Tori creates all sorts of gorgeous baubles, many of which she says are custom right-hand rings commissioned by the wearers themselves. Read on...

 

The Daily Hive

23 great holiday gifts that give back to worthy causes

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back and support some amazing causes.

From a makeup company that donates to Indigenous programs to jewelry that supports single moms and healthcare workers, here’s a round-up of items you can feel good about gifting to your friends and family this year.

Inspired by a compass, the solid 14k Italian gold True North bracelet ($169) is a beautiful homage to adventure, a reminder of the journey and the destination, and a way to wear your north star on your wrist. Net proceeds support the BC Women’s Health Foundation.

 

The Vancouver Sun

Local love: 16 fabulous gift ideas from B.C. brands, makers

With the holiday gifting season nearly upon us, there is perhaps no better time than now to shop local in order to support homegrown entrepreneurs.

 

Western Living 

8 Gorgeous, Out-of-the-Box Jewellery Finds for the Festive Season 

Although 2020 is a year we’d probably like to all forget, these pretty shiny baubles make for the perfect gift to remember.

 

Vita Daily 

The Holiday Issue 

What if the diamond ring under the tree this year is not for your finger, but for your nose?

“It means people are looking for beautiful things in unexpected places. Piercings are a way to individualize your look and create uniqueness."