Made in Canada
Amos Pewter
In short
Yes, Amos Pewter makes its products in Canada, in Mahone Bay, NS. It makes pewter and 14k gold earrings, pendants, bracelets, charms and giftware. Founded in 1974.
Amos Pewter has been hand casting jewellery and gifts on Nova Scotia's South Shore since 1974. The work happens in a former boat building shop from around 1888 on Main Street in Mahone Bay and the heritage building next door. Designs range from earrings and charms to men's pieces. A newer line is made in solid 14k gold.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Amos Pewter
- Parent company
- Amos Pewter
- Products
- Pewter and 14k gold earrings, pendants, bracelets, charms and giftware
- Made in
- Mahone Bay, NSNova Scotia
- Where to buy
- Online and studio shop on Main Street in Mahone Bay
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1974
- Website
- amospewter.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- You can watch artisans pour and finish pewter at the Mahone Bay studio, which sits in an 1880s boat shop.
Buying Jewelry, Gifts & Stationery made in Canada: what to check
- 01Ask where the metal and stones come from, and where the piece was cast or set.
- 02For Canadian diamonds, ask for documentation from a tracking program such as CanadaMark.
- 03For Inuit art, look for the Igloo Tag, which names the artist and community.
- 04For prints and cards, ask whether printing happens in Canada.
Amos Pewter: questions people ask
Where are Amos Pewter products made?
Amos Pewter makes its products in Mahone Bay, NS, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Amos Pewter make?
Pewter and 14k gold earrings, pendants, bracelets, charms and giftware. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Amos Pewter?
Online and studio shop on Main Street in Mahone Bay. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Amos Pewter founded?
Amos Pewter was founded in 1974.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Amos Pewter?
Yes. Browse Jewelry, Gifts & Stationery for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Nova Scotia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.