Vancouver: Written in stone
Wade Papin and Danielle Wilmore have been creating jewellery under the name Pyrrha (pyrrha.com) for over a decade. Their top floor studio in downtown Vancouver produces stunning jewellery that has been highly acclaimed across Canada, the US and Japan.
Over the last few years, Papin and Wilmore have shifted their focus away from stones and gems, and moved instead towards the traditional practice of casting wax seals. Using authentic 19th century seals, they create beautiful pendants by stamping sterling silver, bronze and 14k gold with meaningful symbols, such as the fleur de lys for purity, or a bee for wisdom.
Recently, the pair introduced engraveable monogram pendants, which can hold seven letters or three initials’a personal touch for those wishing to offer their loved ones tokens of courage or strength or integrity, through the symbolism of a lion, wolf or eagle, to name a few examples. The pendants start at $143 ($187 engraved).
Craig David Long is a Renaissance man with a post-modern sensibility. His interests in the arts, culture, fashion and design have collided over the years, shaping his thoughtful and observational writing style. Prior to becoming the regional winner of FASHION Magazine's 2008 Reporter Search contest for Vancouver, Craig had dabbled in the world of public relations, working with clients such as the Law Commission of Canada, Vancouver Magazine, Starbucks and Warner Bros. Pictures. He had also founded Vancouver's popular street-style blog, The Commodified (thecommodified.blogspot.com). Craig retired the site after two years, when he assumed his current role as the Assistant Editor of Vancouver's new regional lifestyle quarterly, Montecristo Magazine.