ABOUT OUR STAFF

Lawrence was born in Oakville, Ontario in 1955. Having grandparents and his mother, all with artistic back grounds from clay sculpture to landscapes and porcelain hand draped dolls. Spending all of his summers at South Hampton School of arts and meeting A.Y. Jackson of the group of seven artists. That inspired him to be an artist, picking up goldsmithing as a fine art to pursue.
He took his apprenticeship with Howard Manufacturing in Ottawa, Ontario from 1975 to 1980. Then moved west to work for West Winds Goldsmiths in Nelson B.C. for 5 years. Then moved to Vancouver Island where he worked for some of the best goldsmiths and jewellers, such as Grassicks Jewellers and Idar Bergseth of Victoria, British Columbia.
Being a master goldsmith of 30 + years. Which means being able to do every facet in the jewellery industry. As well as restorations of antique jewellery and hand fabrication the European way, there's no job they can't handle.

His wife and he currently own and operate Border City Jewellers in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The only border city in Canada.
Sharol is Co-owner of Border City Goldsmiths & Jewellers, she does all the clerical office duties and works closely with our customers in finding the right diamond to fit your budget. She also gives all our jewellery repair and custom design quotes. As well she does all our pearl and bead stringing. So ask for her and have some fun putting together your engagement package.

Tamara joined our team in November of 2008. Bringing with her creative talents having majored in design and fine art. She does all our virtual jewellery design and engraving as well. She also does some bench work, she's very creative and offers the ultimate in what will suite your lifestyle.