the stories
artisans, materials, sustainability & impact.
behind the name
the name truvai originates from the french word "trouvaille" pronounced /tro͞oˈvī/:
a lucky find; a chance encounter with something wonderful.
the meaning of this word perfectly encapsulates the story of truvai & the inspiration we hope each piece of jewellery brings, sparking wonderful chance encounters whether near or far.
KIBERA SLUMS, NAIROBI, KENYA
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STORY
this collection was designed in canada & handmade by master artisans in one of the world’s largest slums. roughly 250,000 people live in kibera — with 50% being unemployed. poverty, insufficient water & sanitation infrastructure are just some of the ongoing challenges that the strong & vibrant community in kibera face daily.
MATERIALS
we use locally salvaged scrap metal which is melted down into brass sheets & repurposed for our jewellery pieces using a hammered brass technique. each piece is gold plated & coated with a water-based sealant to help prevent oxidation.
SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT
this collection empowers our artisans to break the cycle of generational poverty by offering a viable income through their craft & helps keep their city clean through the upcycling of local scrap metal — brass can be infinitely recycled without diminishing its composition, making it one of the most sustainable metals.
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etta earrings
Vendor:gold plated upcycled brassRegular price $105 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
margo cuff bracelet
Vendor:gold plated upcycled brassRegular price $120 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
florence earrings
Vendor:gold plated upcycled brassRegular price $115 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
irma earrings
Vendor:gold plated upcycled brassRegular price $110 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
phillippa earrings | limited edition
Vendor:gold plated upcycled brassRegular price $120 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
antonia cuff bracelet | limited edition
Vendor:gold plated upcycled brassRegular price $130 CADRegular priceUnit price / per
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CELUK VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
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STORY
this collection was designed in canada & handmade by master artisans in celuk village — a balinese village known for its gold & silver craftsmanship for over a century. our artisans use traditional techniques which are now being replaced by 3d printing & casting — each piece in this collection takes 5–7 days to complete.
MATERIALS
locally sourced mabe pearls & gold vermeil
{925 recycled sterling silver + 2.5 microns gold plating}
SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT
this collection helps preserve the dying art of handmade traditional balinese techniques passed down to our artisans generationally & offers a viable income from their craft so they can continue to support their families. the use of recycled silver protects our environment by reducing CO2 emissions associated with waste & mining, while our mabe pearls support small scale farmers on the island of lombok.
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fay earrings
Vendor:gold vermeil & mabe pearlsRegular price $305 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
helena earrings
Vendor:gold vermeil & mabe pearlsRegular price $350 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
clementine earrings
Vendor:gold vermeil & mabe pearlsRegular price $385 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
eleanor earrings
Vendor:gold vermeil & mabe pearlsRegular price $540 CADRegular priceUnit price / per
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MURAD KHANI, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
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STORY
this collection was designed in canada & handmade by master artisans in murad khani. the making of each piece supports the livelihoods of our afghan jewellers who have worked in isolation, cut off internationally for decades due to ongoing conflict.
MATERIALS
locally sourced gemstones & gold vermeil — this collection features artisanally mined rose quartz, green tourmaline, aquamarine & peridot stones that are masterfully set in gold plated 925 sterling silver.
SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT
this collection is made in collaboration with turquoise mountain — founded by king charles to focus on the regeneration of the afghan crafts industry & the rebuilding of old kabul. our locally sourced gemstones are artisanally mined & support local families.
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willa earrings
Vendor:gold vermeil & green tourmaline gemstonesRegular price $290 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
constantine earrings
Vendor:gold vermeil & aquamarine gemstonesRegular price $345 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
lillian cuff bracelet
Vendor:gold vermeil & rose quartz gemstonesRegular price $280 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
oona necklace
Vendor:gold vermeil & aquamarine gemstoneRegular price $290 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
augustine earrings
Vendor:gold vermeil & rose quartz gemstonesRegular price $315 CADRegular priceUnit price / per -
bess necklace
Vendor:gold vermeil & peridot gemstoneRegular price $305 CADRegular priceUnit price / per
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beyond the jewellery, our packaging story
we collaborate with a danish packaging company with a focus on sustainability to bring you a planet-friendly packaging experience.
jewellery pouches
made with 100% organic cotton, our pouches are biodegradable & a perfect place to store your jewellery.
jewellery & postal boxes
made with buckram paper & corrugated cardboard materials sourced from a FSC certified sustainably managed forest that protects animal & plant life. sealed with water-based glue.
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