is renowned for its coloured stone inven-
tory and works alongside German manu-
facturers, specifically high-end platinum
dealers. Accordingly, the company is home
to exclusive European design collections
such asWellendorff and Henrich & Denzel.
A noteworthy player in the international
jewellery scene, J. Vair brings its custom-
ers luxury goods of classic sophistication
and contemporary elegance.
When the company first emerged, young
Anderson and his two sons ran the place
with the help of a single employee. With a
modest staff base of up to a dozen people
now, J. Vair has the best folks for the job
— knowledgeable, GIA and AGS certified
and passionate about all that glitters. Ad-
ditionally, in-store gemologists and design-
ers are available for jewellery appraisals
and design services.
NINE DECADES OF BEING
IN BUSINESS
Last fall, J. Vair celebrated its 90th anni-
versary in business and the secret behind
the company’s success is none other than
love for the job.
“A lot of us get up, go to work and it’s just
a job,” Anderson said. At J. Vair, the story
is quite the opposite. Anderson referred to
his business as a “labour of love”. A dash
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