My Inspiration…
Having come from a lower income family, you may find it surprising when I say that handmade and customized are two words that I took for granted while growing up. I was very lucky; mother was a talented seamstress. Anytime there was a dress up event I would be brimming with excitement. It was a frenzy of magazine ripping, redesigning, measuring, fitting and VOILA! Just like Cinderella, I was standing in a beautifully tailored gown. I often remember this feeling when I am designing jewellery for a client. While other artists have amazing stories to tell of how they stumbled upon their craft, of their vision and the inspiration that fuels their work, my story is simple. Those who wear my jewellery also inspire it. After all, I make it especially for them.
My History…
My passion for jewellery was cultivated at a very young age. My father was a traditionally trained goldsmith from Cambodia. Though he was forced into a different career in Canada he still spent hours making trinkets to adorn his girls. One could say I take after my father because my love for jewellery has only grown. It started as a hobby, making accessories from ribbons, beads, broken jewellery, anything I could get my hands on. In 2003, I decided to take my hobby to a whole new level and turn my passion into my career. I enrolled into George Brown College, completed both the Jewellery Arts and the Gemmology Program. I am happy to say that I am now a certified Canadian Gemmologist and have quite a few years of jewellery experience under my belt. I have worked for some wonderful local jewellery businesses such as Anne Sportun: Experimetal jewellery, Linda Penwarden Jewellery and Studio 1098.
My Thoughts…
I consider myself very fortunate. Working with fine metals (silver, gold and platinum) can be challenging, exhilarating and very rewarding. The best part about my job is that I get to be involved in happy moments. My clients visit me for engagements, weddings, births, birthdays and anniversaries. I feel happy and privileged to be of assistance during these wonderful occasions. I hope to do for you what my parents did for me; make lovely wearable pieces that make you to feel special, confident, and beautiful.
With Warm Regards,
Sin Kim
Having come from a lower income family, you may find it surprising when I say that handmade and customized are two words that I took for granted while growing up. I was very lucky; mother was a talented seamstress. Anytime there was a dress up event I would be brimming with excitement. It was a frenzy of magazine ripping, redesigning, measuring, fitting and VOILA! Just like Cinderella, I was standing in a beautifully tailored gown. I often remember this feeling when I am designing jewellery for a client. While other artists have amazing stories to tell of how they stumbled upon their craft, of their vision and the inspiration that fuels their work, my story is simple. Those who wear my jewellery also inspire it. After all, I make it especially for them.
My History…
My passion for jewellery was cultivated at a very young age. My father was a traditionally trained goldsmith from Cambodia. Though he was forced into a different career in Canada he still spent hours making trinkets to adorn his girls. One could say I take after my father because my love for jewellery has only grown. It started as a hobby, making accessories from ribbons, beads, broken jewellery, anything I could get my hands on. In 2003, I decided to take my hobby to a whole new level and turn my passion into my career. I enrolled into George Brown College, completed both the Jewellery Arts and the Gemmology Program. I am happy to say that I am now a certified Canadian Gemmologist and have quite a few years of jewellery experience under my belt. I have worked for some wonderful local jewellery businesses such as Anne Sportun: Experimetal jewellery, Linda Penwarden Jewellery and Studio 1098.
My Thoughts…
I consider myself very fortunate. Working with fine metals (silver, gold and platinum) can be challenging, exhilarating and very rewarding. The best part about my job is that I get to be involved in happy moments. My clients visit me for engagements, weddings, births, birthdays and anniversaries. I feel happy and privileged to be of assistance during these wonderful occasions. I hope to do for you what my parents did for me; make lovely wearable pieces that make you to feel special, confident, and beautiful.
With Warm Regards,
Sin Kim