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2008 Juno Awards EMI Canada provided Disegno Jewellery to recording artist and five-time award winner Feist as well as Anne Murray, Sarah Brightman, Jann Arden, Jesse Cook, Michael Buble, at the 2008 Juno Awards. Their press release read: "Disegno Fine Jewellery: Quebec-based jewellery designer Pamela Coulston (Disegno Fine Jewellery) is a rising star in Canadian jewellery design. Specializing in solid 18k gold, Pamela has designed for the Canadian Governor General's residence, the Museum of Civilization and numerous private clients. Pamela recently opened a new studio located in Ottawa and her latest collection of 18k gold and diamonds will be launched in Toronto later this spring. Disegno prefers Canadian conflict-free diamonds. www.disegnojewellery.ca" Where Ottawa, August 2008 - Editor's Picks: Hot Shopping Once again, Where Ottawa highlights Disegno. Here's what they had to say: A FINE THING Jewellery junkies will find only the best at Disegno Fine Jewellery. Owner and designer Pamela Coulston's exquisite creations possess an amazing quality and weight that few other jewellers can match. These stunning rings were inspired by the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly, whose work—including a chandelier at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau—can be found all over the world. Shown: the small waterlilly ($750) and large waterlilly ($790) are made of sterling silver, rimmed with solid 18k gold, and set with a freshwater pearl, while the Chihuly ($690) is fabricated from sterling silver and set with a freshwater pearl. 103 Fourth Ave., second floor. 613-482-1614. www.disegnojewellery.ca The Ottawa Citizen, Shop Talk, Saturday February 16, 2008 Shop Talk The Ottawa Citizen Published: Saturday, February 16, 2008 OPEN DOORS Gold in the Glebe: Wakefield jewelry designer Pamela Coulston has opened a studio in the Glebe. Forget yards of gold chains; Disegno Fine Jewellery sells only solid 18-karat gold jewelry with precious and semi-precious stones in Coulston's own bold, architecturally inspired designs. In addition to her custom work, Coulston offers two original lines of sterling jewelry and an ever-changing annual collection; this year's will be diamonds set in 18-karat gold. For more info, visit disegnojewellery.ca. The studio is at 103 Fourth Ave. Appointment only; 613-482-1614. Where Ottawa, February 2008 - Editor's Picks: Hot Shopping Disegno Jewellery included in Where Ottawa's Editors' picks for hot shopping, February 2008. "Go for the Gold: A picture can't adequately convey the perfect weight -- 19g -- of this exquisite heart pendant designed by Pamela Coulston of Disegno Fine Jewellery. Irreverently carved in 18k solid gold, this is a lovely way to say happy Valentine's Day. Also available in solid sterling silver. 103 Fourth Avenue in the Glebe, 2nd floor, 819-422-3700. www.disegnojewellery.ca" Jewellery Business Canada's premier jewellery business journal. Reference to Disegno and Pamela in the article 'One size does not fit all' - June 2007. Ottawa At Home I caught the eye of Ottawa at Home for their December 2008 issue; here's what they had to say: "Pamela Coulston meshes her love of architecture with an eye for the unusual in each stunning piece of Disegno Jewellery she handcrafts. Her big, bold designs in silver and gold, some with semi-precious and precious stones, are visually stunning as well as being tactile and playful. Pamela offers a unique way for discerning women to express their personal sense of style." Wish Magazine Wish magazine gave me a 'thumbs up' in spring 2008. B & S Canada Inc (Backes and Strauss Group of Companies) Disegno uses fine Canadian ethical diamonds whenever possible. Most of my diamonds are sourced through B & S (Canada) Inc of the Backes & Strauss Group of Companies, in business since 1789. B & S Caprice® Canadian diamonds come with the CanadaMark™ card from BHP-Billiton. Each diamond is laser engraved with the CanadaMark™ serial number and their brand name Caprice® and a small maple leaf. In addition to a grading certificate from GIA or AGS (for diamonds over 0.50ct+) and the CanadaMark™ card, there is a Caprice® certificate of authenticity proving that the diamond is mined in Canada. B & S provides the following warranty with all its diamonds: "The diamonds herein described or contained in the jewellery herein described have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and in compliance with United Nations resolutions. The seller hereby guarantees that these diamonds are natural, non-treated, unenhanced and conflict free, based on personal knowledge and/or written guarantees provided by the supplier of these diamonds." Macy Awad A very fine visual artist based in Toronto. Check her out! I have one of Macy's beautiful works. I highly recommend her. Trio Design Glassware Renato does beautiful glass work -- I have one of his stunning bowls. He also creates the glass 'gems' used in the rings and pendants of the Perpetual Emotion line. If there's a colour combination you see on his site that you'd like as a piece of jewellery, please let me know. Gilbert Dufour Excellent leathercrafter. Gilbert makes the patent leather pyramid pouches for the Missing Links collection, custom-designed for Disegno. Sylvain Tremblay Sylvain does the most innovative and funky peppermills out there. He also makes some of the beautiful wooden jewellery boxes that I have for the 18k Fine Lines jewellery, which he custom designed for Disegno. Gambhir Import Gems My supplier of fine coloured gemstones and pearls. The One of a Kind Show, Toronto I have participated in the One of a Kind Show for more than a decade. I love the Christmas show especially -- exhausting but it gives me the opportunity to see many friends and favorite clients. The Carrot Box As blogged on the Carrot Box, Tuesday, November 15, 2005: Quebec-based jeweller Pamela Coulston of Disegno Jewellery creates some very interesting rings like the "vertebrae" ring pictured here! What a cool piece for a chiropractor, doctor, or pretty much anybody who owns a spine. 18k white gold with yellow gold ridges. Be sure to go through all the pages of her collections. Carametis - Mekchoudi Design Carametis - Mekchoudi Design likes Disegno's designs. The site was started in 2003 by Nicolas Mekchoudi to offer unique men's jewellery and gifts. They started in London and are now also established in Nottingham, UK and here in Canada in Montreal. Abraxas Jewellers in Norwich, UK. Absolute Arts World wide arts resources. Art Desy Online directory of international art and design. Artists in Canada A directory of Canadian artists. Arts Directory Net An online arts directory. Arts Link Arts Link List is an online arts directory. Biz Links An online Business Directory. Ottawa Start Looking for information about what's on in Ottawa? I suggest Ottawa Start. Shopping Directory 2008 An online shopping directory. Wordalus An online dictionary and classified links site.