Yesterday marked our One Year Anniversary! Thank you to all of our customers, family and friends who have supported us through this exciting year! And so we have been celebrating!

On Thursday, we held our first ever after-hours holiday party for customers. Wine, cheese, cupcakes, music and jewellery made for a stress-free, enjoyable holiday shopping experience! (If you’re wondering where your invitation was, sign up for our mailing list here.)

Cheese Board from Alex on Yonge

Cupcakes from Bakes & Goods

Also this week, we introduced Dimples Fingerprint Jewellery. We are so excited to have such an amazing, unique product to offer our customers–there is truly nothing else like this out there! And it’s here at Allison | Brown, just in time for the holidays.

Dimples Minimalist Charm on chain $195

It’s fun to think about how different our store was one year ago. A lot has changed since then. We have a lot more to offer our customers and we are learning every day about how we can serve you better. But a lot has stayed the same, like our commitment to offering quality, affordable and unique jewellery. We look forward to another exciting holiday season, and many more years to come!

When I had Linden a couple of months ago, I knew I’d obviously need something shiny to mark the occasion! Here’s what I did:

My Mommy Bling

This piece features a sterling silver disc engraved with Linden’s name on the front and birth date on the back. I paired it with one of our opal pendants, since opal is October’s birthstone. This combination totals $105 ($45 for the disc, $60 for the opal with chain).

How would you customize yours? A nickname?

We can engrave circles, ovals, hearts, squares… you get the idea!

A charm to mark a particular memory?

Did you have a winter baby?

Pacifier, Gold plated over silver $15.50

 

The possibilities are endless, and the result is something as unique as you and your family. Come in to Allison | Brown and we’ll help you create a custom piece to celebrate being a mom!

At Allison | Brown, we’ll be thanking our customers with a $20 gift card when you spend $50 or more! Treat yourself (something sparkly from Onélia Calisto, maybe?), save it for holiday shopping or even gift it to a friend (we won’t tell!). Just a little reward for shopping our huge collection of fashion jewellery, sterling silver, watches and accessories! 

We’ll be happy to see you on this (supposed-to-be) beautiful fall weekend after our long, hot summer!

Happy Friday!

The change of seasons is always a great time to update your wardrobe, and there’s no better way to do so than with some new accessories! That’s why we’re offering a little special to soften the transition to the cooler weather.

From now until September 14th, buy any 2 earrings and get a 3rd pair FREE*! 3 for the price of 2! And if you’ve been in our store before, you know that finding 3 pairs of earrings you love won’t be hard. There are hundreds of styles in our Canadian-made fashion jewellery, sterling silver or gold collections.

D’Orlan Buried Treasure Earring, $25

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La Scala Sterling, Wood Resin and CZ earrings, $62.50

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{Up To You!}

Come in to stock up for the cooler weather and refresh your look!

* (Free pair of equal or lesser value to the least expensive piece purchased) 

This year the opportunity to celebrate Canada is twofold with the Summer Olympics starting in July. So along with some of the classic Canadian paraphernalia like T-shirts, hats and even scarves (hey, it still gets chilly at night!), consider classy, subtle touches to show your Canadian spirit.

For men, we have new Canadiana accessories that are selling out fast!

Stainless Steel Maple Leaf cufflinks (made in Canada), $34.95

Canadian Maple Leaf Cufflink and Tie Tac Set, $49.95*

*Set sold out. Cufflinks available for $39.95

Loonie Cufflinks, $39.95

For women, we have a number of beautiful, classic pieces featuring maple leaves, Canadian flags and other Canadian motifs.

Two-tone Maple Leaf Pendant, $15

Enamel Maple Leaf Brooch, $15

Rachel Sterling Silver Inukshuk Earrings, $55

Rachel Sterling Silver Maple Leaf Pendant, $55

Rachel Sterling Silver Beaver Charm, $18

If overt is not your style, you can show your Canadian pride by shopping our extensive collection of Canadian-made jewellery–all of our Nina Ricci, D’Orlan and Rachel collections are made in Canada, as well as our new collection Onélia Calisto, featuring Swarovski crystals set in sterling silver and hand-made in Quebec.

Happy Canada Day!

In our explorations, it’s important to us that we maintain the same level of quality and craftsmanship you see in our fashion jewellery, watches and sterling silver, with an emphasis on offering as much Canadian-made jewellery as possible–what our customers are coming to expect from Allison | Brown.

So we are very excited to introduce our newest edition to Allison | Brown’s collection: Créations Onélia Calisto.

A sampling of the Onélia Calisto Collection

Onélia Calisto is hand-made in Quebec by Ms. Onélia herself. The pieces are sterling silver, rhodium plated to be maintenance-free. The necklaces, earrings and bracelets feature brilliant Swarovski crystals and pearls in bold, chunky shapes that catch the light from every angle. The crystal is liquid light–so fluid you feel like you could drink it. Other unique details such as Bali silver clasps and hammered silver links set this collection apart. These pieces are true show-stoppers. Simply stunning.

See what I mean? Swarovski crystal detail on necklace.

Hammered Silver Earrings, $73.75

With unique designs and undeniable beauty, Créations Onélia Calisto will appeal to the artisan jewellery lover and the classic gal alike. Whether seeking something unique for your wedding or a gift unlike any you’ve given before, I’m certain you’ll find something to love in this collection.

Sterling Silver ring and Crystal Necklace–I could see this for a destination wedding on a beach somewhere! $131.25

Click on an image below to browse Créations Onélia Calisto. While I’m trying to give you a feel for the designs, the pictures simply cannot do these pieces justice so stop by to see the full collection in person (in the nice, new displays we’ve added!).

Enjoy the sunshine and keep cool! 

Get sentimental with these cufflinks, $34.95

Pure + Simple helps you achieve “beautiful skin, naturally” with their own Pure + Simple line and other lines for your skin and hair such as Dr. Hauschka, John Master’s Organics, and Jurlique. They also offer a range of spa services such as specialized facials, eye treatments and scrubs.

The special is this: check out Pure + Simple’s Facebook page. Click the tab “Father’s Day @ Allison Brown” and fill out the form to get a coupon for 10% off all of our men’s accessories: La Manufacture watches, cufflinks, tie bars, money clips, etc. After hitting us up, you can show your receipt at Pure + Simple’s Yonge & Eglinton location (2375 Yonge St) to receive some more goodies for dad–a gift bag of samples from their Pure Man line!

Some of the items that have been pulling dads into our store lately:

Spoil dad with a classy watch by La Manufacture, $189

Loonie Cufflinks, $39.95

Steel and black onyx tie bar and cufflink set, $69.95

Happy Father’s Day!

D’Orlan Coral Bead and Gold-plated Feather Necklace, $160

In jewellery, coral is usually set in gold, creating an overall warm, luxurious look. With such a bright, saturated hue, it’s usually a good idea to keep the rest of the outfit neutral: khakis, whites, browns, or even navy blue (coral will work well with summer’s ever-popular nautical look).

But if you’re feeling daring, coral pairs wonderfully with a teal or turquoise blue. It may sound crazy, but it’s true! Coral and teal are complementary colours, meaning they are exact opposites on the colour wheel. Pairing complementary colours enhances each colour and is pleasing to the eye. Delving into a bit of colour theory is a great way to create a unique look that works (you know that annoying style mantra–it doesn’t have to match, it just has to “go”–knowing your colours can help you achieve style harmony!).

{Beached Color} color palette by design-seeds.com

Be sure to stop by to check out our coral collection and other inspired pieces for summer (click for image close-ups)!

Start her on a Collection

The start to a collection makes a great gift–shopping for future occasions like birthdays and anniversaries becomes very easy!

A charm bracelet is a perfect way to do this. Buy her a bracelet and a few charms to start her on her way! We have two beautiful types of charm bracelets to choose from. Go for the ultimate girly style: start with a sterling silver link bracelet, then customize with glittery shoes, purses, Swarovski crystals and other little baubles to catch the eye!

We also carry a line of sterling silver bead charms that slide onto a sterling “rope” bracelet, a very popular look today and great for a busy mom who needs something more streamlined. Everyone loves the sparkly Swarovski encrusted beads. Or choose from a wide variety of sterling beads: animals, hobbies, initials, pretty designs and more!

Many women also collect our Buried Treasure. We have a number of sets to choose from if your mom likes to match, or the pieces can easily work together if she likes to mix it up!

Watches–A time-tested Mother’s Day Gift 

For many ladies, watches are like shoes and bags–you can never have enough! Therefore, your mom will likely love one of our watches. Our Fontenay line showcases elegant shapes and surprising designs for a more delicate and traditional look. Many ladies go for our La Manufacture line for a more masculine look. Either way, you’ll be giving your mom an excellent quality watch, designed in Paris and made with the finest Swiss movements.

Fontenay Rose Gold Watch, $145

Get her ready for Summer

Summer time means there’s more skin to showcase pretty jewellery, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to help your mom update her jewellery stash. Larimar is great choice for the warmer months. The natural stone, which is only found in a volcano in the Dominican Republic, is a unique swirl of cool blue, like the ocean or wispy clouds against a bright sky.

Can’t Decide?

If your mom is on the picky side, you can always surprise her with a gift card in any amount you choose. Mom’s not the gift card type

? Gift her a special shopping day for the two of you. Take her out for lunch or coffee (there are plenty of options in our neighbourhood), and then bring her over to our store for her private shopping session! Set up an appointment off-hours or on a Monday, and have the store to yourselves!

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Whatever your choice for mom, don’t forget that Saturday, May 12th will be the perfect day to shop Yonge Street (and get a gift from us)!

Whether your mom loves our Buried Treasure collection or desperately needs a new watch, we have lots of beautiful, quality jewellery to show your mom how much you love her!

La Scala Mom brooch, $25

To honor all the current and to-be moms, we have a little treat: come in on Saturday, May 12th, and we will have a $20 gift card for you if you spend $50 or more*!

That Saturday will be a great day to check out the latest on Yonge Street as many of the businesses will be participating in the Mother’s Day Sidewalk Sale. You’ll have a chance to nibble on some local food, get information on services like massages and beauty treatments and enjoy sales and promotions in a number of the shops along Yonge.

If we don’t see you, Happy Mother’s Day!

*Offer valid on any purchase of $50 or more before tax (limit 1 per customer). Redeemable after May 12th, 2012. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Limited quantities available