Claire Vessot![]()
From her Montreal private studio, Claire Vessot's specialty is design that shapes and defines jewellery brands. While working behind the scenes for well known private labels, custom design is an ongoing service that she offers to individuals who want something meaningful.
With 20 industry design awards behind her, Claire is most recognized for her more visible work as the former Lead and Senior Designer of ELLE Jewelry since its inception. Her accolades include Canadian Jeweller, JCK, AGTA, and De Beers, while the message behind her style is always about empowerment, strength and confidence – expressions that evoke a unique individual style with her jewellery.
About Those Awards
Vessot has earned a high level of recognition in the jewellery world through her passion for creative design. She values most the collaboration towards the making of every piece with some of Canada's top jewellery professionals in the craft.
Industry Design Awards
Editors Choice, Canadian Jeweller
2nd Place, 2015 National, for Beverly Hills Jewellers
JCK Jewelers Choice
Finalist, 2012 ELLE jewelry, for Prime Art & Jewel
JCK Jewelers Choice
Finalist, 2010 ELLE jewelry, for Prime Art & Jewel
JCK Jewelers Choice
3rd Place, 2009 ELLE jewelry, for Prime Art & Jewel
JCK Jewelers Choice
2nd Place, 2008 ELLE jewelry, for Prime Art & Jewel
Dallas Fashion Award, DFGI
WINNER 2004 Jewelry Category, for Prime Art & Jewel
Buyers Choice, Canadian Jeweller
WINNER, 1999 National 3rd Place, Vessot Design
Diamonds Today, DeBeers
WINNER, 1997 National, Thomas Alt Design
Diamonds Today, DeBeers
WINNER, 1995 National, for Keye's
Buyers Choice, Canadian Jeweller
WINNER, 1995 National, for Keye's
Beyond Tradition, DeBeers
WINNER, 1995 National, for Keye's
Beyond Tradition, DeBeers
WINNER, 1995 National, for Keye's
AGTA Spectrum Awards
Honourable Mention, 1994 National, for Keye's
Diamonds International, DeBeers
Finalist, 1994, International, Henry Birks & Sons
Diamonds Today, DeBeers
WINNER, 1993 National, Henry Birks & Sons
Diamonds Today, DeBeers
WINNER, 1993 National, Henry Birks & Sons
Diamonds Today, DeBeers
WINNER, 1989 National, Henry Birks & Sons
Diamonds International, DeBeers
Finalist, 1988 International, Henry Birks & Sons
Editors Choice, Canadian jewellers
WINNER, 1987 National, Henry Birks & Sons
Diamonds Today, DeBeers
WINNER, 1987 National, Henry Birks & Sons
Photo by CInematique, courtesy of ELLE Jewlry PAJ