News & Updates
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🐉 The Tariff Dragon Is Coming: What U.S. Jewell...
Well... I wish I had a more cheerful update for you, but apparently the international trade gods have decided that running a small Canadian jewellery business wasn't complicated enough. 😂...
🐉 The Tariff Dragon Is Coming: What U.S. Jewell...
Well... I wish I had a more cheerful update for you, but apparently the international trade gods have decided that running a small Canadian jewellery business wasn't complicated enough. 😂...
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🐉 I Went to PEI Looking for Rocks... and Came H...
The plan was simple. Drive to Prince Edward Island.Walk a bunch of beaches.Collect cool rocks.Eat seafood.Relax. Honestly, it was shaping up to be one of my favourite vacations ever. If...
🐉 I Went to PEI Looking for Rocks... and Came H...
The plan was simple. Drive to Prince Edward Island.Walk a bunch of beaches.Collect cool rocks.Eat seafood.Relax. Honestly, it was shaping up to be one of my favourite vacations ever. If...
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🎮 From Anime to Renaissance Magic: Come Find Me...
🐉 My Summer Convention Quest Begins! One of my favourite parts of running Le Dragon Argenté isn't just sitting at my jeweller's bench making dragons, fantasy jewellery, and geeky treasures—it's...
🎮 From Anime to Renaissance Magic: Come Find Me...
🐉 My Summer Convention Quest Begins! One of my favourite parts of running Le Dragon Argenté isn't just sitting at my jeweller's bench making dragons, fantasy jewellery, and geeky treasures—it's...
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Taking a Break to Chase Canada's Red Shores & H...
Every once in a while, even dragons need to leave the workshop for a little adventure. From July 18th to August 3rd, I'll be taking a much-needed vacation, heading to...
Taking a Break to Chase Canada's Red Shores & H...
Every once in a while, even dragons need to leave the workshop for a little adventure. From July 18th to August 3rd, I'll be taking a much-needed vacation, heading to...
Behind The Bench
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How Does Jewellery Casting Actually Work? Come ...
🔥 Come Behind My Bench People are sometimes very confused when I tell them that a lot of my jewellery starts out as a little piece of wax. And honestly?...
How Does Jewellery Casting Actually Work? Come ...
🔥 Come Behind My Bench People are sometimes very confused when I tell them that a lot of my jewellery starts out as a little piece of wax. And honestly?...
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Fun Facts About Bronze
I've been making antique bronze jewellery alongside my sterling silver for years. It's a beautiful color similar to old gold, and like the other materials I use is free of...
Fun Facts About Bronze
I've been making antique bronze jewellery alongside my sterling silver for years. It's a beautiful color similar to old gold, and like the other materials I use is free of...
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Don’t Get Fooled: How to Tell If Your Silver Je...
Is Your “Silver” Jewellery Actually Silver? Let’s Talk Okay… let’s have a real moment. You know that piece you bought because it looked so good and the price felt...
Don’t Get Fooled: How to Tell If Your Silver Je...
Is Your “Silver” Jewellery Actually Silver? Let’s Talk Okay… let’s have a real moment. You know that piece you bought because it looked so good and the price felt...
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Why Cheap Fandom Jewellery Is Costing You More ...
The Real Talk About Cheap Fandom Jewellery 🌿 Why I Can’t Pretend It’s “A Good Deal” Okay, I’m just going to say it the way I would to a friend...
Why Cheap Fandom Jewellery Is Costing You More ...
The Real Talk About Cheap Fandom Jewellery 🌿 Why I Can’t Pretend It’s “A Good Deal” Okay, I’m just going to say it the way I would to a friend...
Gemstone Fun Facts
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🌋 Born in Volcanoes: The Amazing Story of Peridot
If you've ever seen a beautiful green gemstone that seems to glow in the sunlight, chances are it was a peridot. I absolutely love this gemstone because it's unlike almost...
🌋 Born in Volcanoes: The Amazing Story of Peridot
If you've ever seen a beautiful green gemstone that seems to glow in the sunlight, chances are it was a peridot. I absolutely love this gemstone because it's unlike almost...
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✨ Born in July? Your Birthstone Is an Absolute ...
If there was ever a gemstone that refused to blend into the background, it's the ruby.Seriously, rubies don't do subtle.They're bold. They're fiery. They've been worn by kings, queens, warriors,...
✨ Born in July? Your Birthstone Is an Absolute ...
If there was ever a gemstone that refused to blend into the background, it's the ruby.Seriously, rubies don't do subtle.They're bold. They're fiery. They've been worn by kings, queens, warriors,...
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June's Triple Loot Drop: Pearl, Moonstone & Ale...
June Babies Won the Birthstone Lottery ✨ As someone who spends an awful lot of time surrounded by gemstones, mythology, fantasy stories, and shiny things, I can confidently say that...
June's Triple Loot Drop: Pearl, Moonstone & Ale...
June Babies Won the Birthstone Lottery ✨ As someone who spends an awful lot of time surrounded by gemstones, mythology, fantasy stories, and shiny things, I can confidently say that...
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Emerald Season: May’s Main Character Gem
Emerald is one of those gemstones that feels like it has a personality before you even know anything about it. It belongs to the beryl family—technically related to aquamarine—but where...
Emerald Season: May’s Main Character Gem
Emerald is one of those gemstones that feels like it has a personality before you even know anything about it. It belongs to the beryl family—technically related to aquamarine—but where...
Geting To Know Your Jeweller
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The Dragon & the Jeweller: My Story
✨ How Le Dragon Argenté Got Its Name (Yes, Really) Back in 2009, I walked into Revenu Québec to register my business name with a pretty simple idea: It had to...
The Dragon & the Jeweller: My Story
✨ How Le Dragon Argenté Got Its Name (Yes, Really) Back in 2009, I walked into Revenu Québec to register my business name with a pretty simple idea: It had to...
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From Local Sales to Niche Cons: My Event Strate...
I recently realized that a lot of people don’t actually know how I got started doing shows and events. And the best way to explain it all… is to tell...
From Local Sales to Niche Cons: My Event Strate...
I recently realized that a lot of people don’t actually know how I got started doing shows and events. And the best way to explain it all… is to tell...
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Meet Mark: My Workshop Wizard and Fellow Geek!
Huge shoutout to my workshop sidekick, Mark Borakoff! He’s been a total lifesaver, keeping everything running smoothly while I’m off galavanting at conventions and living the chaotic life of a...
Meet Mark: My Workshop Wizard and Fellow Geek!
Huge shoutout to my workshop sidekick, Mark Borakoff! He’s been a total lifesaver, keeping everything running smoothly while I’m off galavanting at conventions and living the chaotic life of a...
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Anniversary Backstory About The Origins Of Le D...
Back in 2009 I went to registered my business name with Revenu Quebec. I had a pretty basic idea of I wanted to make a business with the name Dragon...
Anniversary Backstory About The Origins Of Le D...
Back in 2009 I went to registered my business name with Revenu Quebec. I had a pretty basic idea of I wanted to make a business with the name Dragon...
My Blog
Convention Life
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Roll for Celebration: It’s Geek Pride Day! 🎮🐉
Geek Pride Day 2026: Why Being a Geek Is More Fun Than Ever Hey folks, gather round the glowing monitor, pull up your gaming chair, crack open your favourite energy...
Roll for Celebration: It’s Geek Pride Day! 🎮🐉
Geek Pride Day 2026: Why Being a Geek Is More Fun Than Ever Hey folks, gather round the glowing monitor, pull up your gaming chair, crack open your favourite energy...
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Winter Edition Magic: Inside My Ottawa Comiccon...
❄️ Ottawa Comiccon Winter Edition: Booth #409, Shiny Things & Good Chaos If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the table at a Comiccon, let me paint you a...
Winter Edition Magic: Inside My Ottawa Comiccon...
❄️ Ottawa Comiccon Winter Edition: Booth #409, Shiny Things & Good Chaos If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the table at a Comiccon, let me paint you a...
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Behind the Booth at Hal-Con: My Sparkly, Cospla...
The HAL-CON Vibes Hit Different Okay, listen — HAL-CON was wild in the best, busiest, most caffeinated way possible. You know when you’re so excited and overstimulated that you completely...
Behind the Booth at Hal-Con: My Sparkly, Cospla...
The HAL-CON Vibes Hit Different Okay, listen — HAL-CON was wild in the best, busiest, most caffeinated way possible. You know when you’re so excited and overstimulated that you completely...
