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"At Zaleska, we believe that every person deserves to adorn themselves with meaningful jewelry that reflects their own signature style & values."
OUR STORY
My name is Sylvia Tennant, and I am an artist, curve model, dreamer, Virgo, and the co-owner & designer of Zaleska. Since I was a little girl, I have loved all things fashion and décor — print magazines and “Fashion File” were my tireless obsessions growing up, and my earliest memories are filled with vivid recollections of playing in my glamorous mother’s treasure trove of vintage pieces and sparkly things.
In my 20s — as I started curating my own wardrobe and working as an accessories columnist for a Canadian fashion magazine — I noticed that the jewelry I wanted to shop for was typically unavailable in my size, or it wasn't designed to elegantly fit my own fingers, wrists, and neck. For a dedicated fashion devotee like me, not being able to wear the pieces I loved was a real bummer.
If you once felt the same — or still do — welcome! Zaleska is made for everyone, including you. We’re constantly monitoring demand, so if you have size requests beyond our existing range, please reach out! I believe that every person deserves to adorn themselves in pieces that authentically express their personal style. At Zaleska, our mission is to give our community the ability to curate a collection of signature pieces that empowers the most authentic version of themselves — the kinds of pieces that I myself once looked for.
Alongside my husband and co-owner, Roderick, we run Zaleska together - from product design to logistics, and everything else! Zaleska is our dream and we are truly honoured to share it with you. Thank you for being here.
INFUSED WITH INTENTION
Every element of our design and sourcing practices reflect the values we hold above all: beauty, inclusivity, intention, and integrity. Each one of our gold vermeil and sterling silver pieces are completely original to Zaleska, and are crafted in small batches by our partners in Bali, Indonesia, with whom we work alongside each winter.
The materials we select are specifically and ethically sourced. We believe that jewelry holds energy, and that the methods and materials we use impact the frequency of each piece — a belief that informs every step of our process.
At Zaleska, intention goes beyond design — every facet of our business has been aligned to honour the collection we produce. We bring the same level of precision to our customer experiences, marketing, and collaborations that we bring to the design and production of our pieces.
From our shipping methods and packaging, to the models we feature on our website (and even the brands that Sylvia personally chooses to model for), we are committed to business practices, partners, and processes that reflect our values — a world where every human feels included, valued, and beautiful.
