Made in Canada
ORA-C
In short
Yes, ORA-C makes its products in Canada, in Montreal, QC. It makes handmade statement earrings, necklaces and rings. The company is Canadian owned.
ORA-C is the one-woman jewellery studio of Montreal designer Caroline Pham. She makes graphic, sculptural statement pieces by hand in her Mile End studio, working in brass, sterling silver, gold plate and solid gold. Many designs are made to order, and you can visit the studio on Thursdays to see her at work.
Key facts
- Brand name
- ORA-C
- Parent company
- ORA-C
- Products
- Handmade statement earrings, necklaces and rings
- Made in
- Montreal, QCQuebec
- Where to buy
- Online and studio on avenue de Gaspé in Montreal, Thursdays or by appointment
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Website
- ora-c.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Pieces are handmade by the designer herself, and the Mile End studio opens for walk-ins every Thursday.
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.
ORA-C: questions people ask
Where are ORA-C products made?
ORA-C makes its products in Montreal, QC, 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 ORA-C make?
Handmade statement earrings, necklaces and rings. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is ORA-C a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. ORA-C is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy ORA-C?
Online and studio on avenue de Gaspé in Montreal, Thursdays or by appointment. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like ORA-C?
Yes. Browse Jewelry, Gifts & Stationery for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Quebec further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.