Our Roots. Our Story.
Rare Olive is owned and operated by Canadian maker, Nicole Gagnon, who creates wooden jewellery and accessories out of Guelph, ON.
Nicole’s passion for wood stemmed from an admiration of her grandfather’s carpentry skills as well as from working with her husband, another talented wood worker. These combined experiences have led her toward the knowledge she now has of different woods and grains.
Since the woodworking and fashion industries are not commonly seen together—Rare Olive creations are truly rare and unique. There is ingenuity within the designs, with styles that are versatile that can be worn multiple ways. Each piece is mindfully made, with the use of sustainable materials. Extra attention is paid to the reduction of waste.
Fashion that reconnects.
Mass-produced products are made with only profits in mind. We craft our jewellery for the love of art. Rare Olive is part of a movement that works toward reconnecting people with the products they consume, and the impact it has on the earth.
In a world of increasingly fast fashion, we offer a sustainable aesthetic for people who gravitate towards good design, slow fashion, and supporting local.
