Made in Canada
Aitken's Pewter
In short
Yes, Aitken's Pewter makes its products in Canada, in Fredericton, NB. It makes pewter pendants, earrings, bracelets, brooches and keyrings. Founded in 1972.
Aitken's Pewter has cast and finished pewter by hand in Fredericton since 1972. The jewellery leans on Celtic knots, Atlantic Canadian scenes, wildlife and zodiac signs, so it makes an easy gift with a sense of place. The Fredericton studio also offers tours, which is a nice stop if you are passing through New Brunswick.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Aitken's Pewter
- Parent company
- Aitken's Pewter
- Products
- Pewter pendants, earrings, bracelets, brooches and keyrings
- Made in
- Fredericton, NBNew Brunswick
- Where to buy
- Online and studio store in Fredericton
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1972
- Website
- aitkenspewter.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every piece is cast and finished by hand in Fredericton, and the studio offers tours.
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.
Aitken's Pewter: questions people ask
Where are Aitken's Pewter products made?
Aitken's Pewter makes its products in Fredericton, NB, 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 Aitken's Pewter make?
Pewter pendants, earrings, bracelets, brooches and keyrings. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Aitken's Pewter?
Online and studio store in Fredericton. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Aitken's Pewter founded?
Aitken's Pewter was founded in 1972.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Aitken's Pewter?
Yes. Browse Jewelry, Gifts & Stationery for more Canadian makers, see other brands from New Brunswick further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
