Melanie Auld Jewelry

Project: 46-54 Ossington
Neighbourhood: Ossington

What's Your Name And Title?
My name is Elizabeth and I’m the Boutique Manager at Melanie Auld Jewelry's Ossington location.

Give us a brief introduction about your business:
Melanie Auld Jewelry crafts timeless, versatile, custom, and conversation-starting pieces that are meant to be layered and styled to evolve over time. Personalization is at the heart of MAJ and customers have the option to create a signature piece that represents their unique story. Our jewelry is rooted in creating small connections. So often, jewelry is purchased to mark a pivotal occasion, but we don’t believe that has to be the case. The small ones matter, too. From memorable excursions to first apartments, our jewelry commemorates the stories that make us human.

How Long Have You Been At Your Current Location?
We opened this location in December 2022. We recently celebrated our 1st anniversary!

How does a great retail space impact your work? Your team?
We are very proud to have a space that was so thoughtfully designed to showcase our product and reflect it in the best light. Customers often comment on the space, and how it projects a “spa-like” feeling when they walk in.

“Customers often comment on the space, and how it projects a ‘spa-like’ feeling when they walk in. “

How has the neighborhood changed around you in that time? What are you most excited about?
I’m excited to see how many Canadian business are coming into the area and taking the time to develop beautiful shopping spaces.

What's The Best Time To Visit Your Neighborhood?
The best time to visit is in the Summer. In the mornings you can get brunch, grab a coffee, and spend the day popping into different boutiques. The street is full of life, and there is always something to do!

Go-to Food Spot?
Paris Paris, Bar Sybanne or if I'm feeling fancy, Pastiche.

Best place for coffee, lunch, and a drink?
My go-to coffee & lunch spot is Dear Grain. You MUST try their sourdough grilled cheese sandwich!

After work, our go-to place to share a drink is Bellwood's Brewery.

“Ossington Ave. always has something going on. From the Hippy Market to Oss Fest. Be sure to check out what's going on during the weekends, so you don’t miss out on anything!”

3 Best Things About Working In Your Neighborhood?
1. Location Location Location! We are SO close to everything here.
2. Our Neighbours! The BEST teams work on this street, and it really feels like a small, and supportive community.
3. Food. We have amazing food options here. You can’t go wrong no matter what you pick.

An out-of-town friend is in Toronto for a business trip and has a free night where are you taking them?We would start our morning at Mamakas for brunch, followed by Formula Fig for facials. Next up is a sweet treat from Delysees (the macarons are to die for) then get a custom welded bracelet at Melanie Auld. We’d end the day with a drink at the Downtown Winery!

Any Other Tips/Tricks?
Ossington Ave. always has something going on. From the Hippy Market to Oss Fest. Be sure to check out what's going on during the weekends, so you don’t miss out on anything!