Reza Piroznia, F.C.G.m.A, is  a Canadian-based goldsmith.
Strongly influenced by his Persian roots Reza designs jewellery
using gemstones that he has carefully selected while spelunking
world wide. His delightful and delicate creations capture the
natural qualities present in Super Seven crystals and a love for
Persian Turquoise.  Enjoying his livelihood with an engaging
enthusiasm and charm Reza has created Jewellery Jamboree Gems
as a family run business. Known to all of us as a generous and gentle
person it is a delight to share in his dream. 

       Reza Piroznia
 

 

The store has lovely light and is a nice place to stop by and have tea with Reza. Established in 2001,the shop is now located at Toronto, Ont.       Jewellery Jamboree Gems   Telephone: 416-804-5487 (Reza)

Here I am outside a trade show in Brazil! This pearl is attached with absolutely no soldering.

Stones are my passion. I get excited over different stones, the inclusions they have, their shape, their very uniqueness.  I enjoy going to different mines overseas and bring back to North America the unique stones that I have found.  Hunting down stones ignites in me a feeling of excitement and I have not yet tired of exploring.  I know first hand that the stones I bring home are quality pieces,  and it is important to me to be able to assure people that the stone they are receiving is quality. While traveling I also attend shows to stay updated.  I have participated in shows in Germany, Thailand, Brazil, Turkey and the U.S and each experience has influenced in some fashion my current design work.  I began back home as a goldsmith after studying tool and dye making in high school and began dealing with gemstones when I moved to Canada to complete my professional training as a certified gemologist.  My inspiration?- Definitely natural stones, I love natural stones that haven't been treated, and as a result I try to deal with natural stones as much as I can.  Most of my designs are created while I am working on the wax, and as the inspiration comes. I don't tend to work with sketches or drawings but let myself be carried away.  My inspiration comes from my life, or from the stone, it's colour and shape.  I like working on complicated pieces that challenge me and I prefer not to use solder but find a way to attach things without.   Whether it is a simple or an involved creation I want people to feel special, loved, that the jewellery is a real gift.  All of my energy goes into the piece and I hope that people are able to feel the energy and love coming from the piece I have made for them.   ~ Reza Piroznia, 2006

Skills~	Gemmology	▪ Identifying, cutting and setting gemstones
	Goldsmithing	▪ Jewellery repair, custom made jewellery and analyzing metals
	Tool & Dye Making	▪ Mould making and machinery model making and repair
Awards~	1999	Canadian Association of Jewellers award for jewellery repair
Education~	Jan. 2002	Passed Canadian Professional Gemmology Exams
	2001-2002	Goldsmithing Theory	George Brown College
		Lapidary	Training with Al Manestar
		Gemsetting	Training with Carl F. Torode
	2000-2001	Gemmology	George Brown College
		Lapidary	Training with Al Manestar
		Gemsetting	Training with Carl F. Torode
	1999-2000	Gemsetting	George Brown College
		Gemmology
	1996-1998	Certificate of Jewellery Repair	George Brown College
	1998-1999	ESL and OSSD	City Adult Learning Centre
	1978-1982	Technical Diploma	Kar Ammous, Iran
Experience~	1999	Goldsmith	Shelly Purdy's Studio 296 Richmond Street, Toronto
	1996-1999	Employed in courier, delivery and construction trades	Toronto, Ontario
	1986-1995	Goldsmith	Family run business, Iran
	1984-1986	Goldsmith	Iran
	1982-1984	Tool & dye maker	Iran
Membership~	2000-2006	Scarborough Gem & Mineral Club
	2002-2006	Canadian Gemology Association
Talks~	2005	George Brown College; Guest Speaker ' Lost wax casting and other aspects of jewellery design.
Interests~		Competitive ballroom dancing, travel, interior design and repair.