Dean Davidson
Dean Davidson is a Canadian jewellery brand founded by designer Dean Davidson and based in Toronto. It makes demi-fine jewellery in brushed gold, silver and hand-cut semi-precious gemstones.
| Founder | Dean Davidson |
|---|---|
| Base | Toronto, Canada |
| Positioning | Demi-fine jewellery |
| Flagship | Berkeley Street, Toronto (2022) |
| Award | CAFA Accessory Designer of the Year 2019 |
| Website | deandavidson.ca |
What is Dean Davidson?
Dean Davidson is a Toronto jewellery label led by its namesake designer. Its first collection was picked up by the Canadian department store Holt Renfrew, and the brand describes itself as demi-fine: fine jewellery quality at a more accessible price.
Products and positioning
Pieces are made in brushed gold, silver and brass, often set with semi-precious gemstones that are hand-picked in India and hand cut by a family-owned workshop in Jaipur.
- Collections inspired by travel, such as Balinese basket weaving, Kyoto's bamboo forest and Brazil's sand dunes
- Rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets
- Custom gemstone pieces
The jewellery has been worn by Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and Meghan Markle. Davidson was named Accessory Designer of the Year at the 2019 Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards.
Distribution
The brand is stocked in about 250 boutiques worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Harvey Nichols in Hong Kong. Around half the business is online. In 2022 it opened its first flagship store on Berkeley Street in Toronto, with a design studio and offices above.
Why it matters
Dean Davidson is one of Canada's most visible jewellery exports and a clear example of the demi-fine category.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dean Davidson jewellery from?
Dean Davidson is a Canadian jewellery brand based in Toronto, where it opened its flagship store in 2022.
Is Dean Davidson jewellery real gold?
The brand calls itself demi-fine, using brushed gold, silver, brass and semi-precious gemstones hand cut in Jaipur.