Elle Hardware

This jewelry store has a lot of interesting and unique pieces — especially the rings. The variety is pretty impressive. You can find small delicate necklaces to larger statement pieces and really everything in between. It’s a pretty big store with the jewelry spread out — in fact I think the space is a bit too big or there needs to be more pieces. The pieces really work with each other even though they are different designers so there has been thought put into what comes through the store.
The prices are a little on the higher side but not too out of the way for Queen West.

I love love LOVE Elle Hardware. The merchandise is incredible and you can find something beautiful no matter what your budget. I even got my wedding jewelry from there! The staff are wonderful and so sweet. Definitely worth checking out.

I like it. I wouldn’t say that I’d go back and want to buy every single piece they have in the store, but I can find at least 3 – 5 items I like on any given day.
The necklaces are small, delicate, and not at all meant for you if you want bold, unique, chunky pieces.
There are tons of other jewellery places on Queen street, so if this style of delicate, charm-​like jewellery is not for you, don’t despair.

I went here yesterday on my daily adventure through the city. What caught my eye was the neat display in the front. Once inside, the displays were unique and the product was cool.
Only downside really is 1) I wish they had some of their gold things in silver and 2) it was quite pricy for what you were getting. I understand supporting the whole Canadian artists thing, and I get that, but $ 80+ for a little bracelet with not much on it… I find that a little over the top.

I have to say I completely disagree with the review below. I have made Elle Hardware a regular part of my jewelry shopping routine and I am always impressed with what Elle Hardware has to offer. I often bring friends with me, who have very different taste than me and they are able to find pieces for their tastes as well. The variety of styles and designers leaves something for everyone from classic to edgy. You can tell that a lot of thought has gone into everything the owners have picked out.
I have always found the customer service to be incredibly good from the minute I walk in the door until the moment I leave. It isn’t the kind of store where you are pressured to buy and while the owners and employees have always been very friendly, they don’t stalk you like a lot of smaller stores. They give you the freedom to browse and try pieces on but are very friendly and attentive when you enter or if you ask for help. Even better, they know the history and the details of every piece they sell, helping you to learn a little more about what you are buying.
I highly recommend Elle Hardware, whether you are buying for yourself or for someone else. From jewelry to handbags, I have never been disappointed.

The name of this store definitely intrigued me. Many times biking by or zipping past it on the bus, I was curious to see what was inside. How well did it play off the name.
I can say I was disappointed in what I found. The space is very open but the ‘hardware‘ and merchandising of the bismal jewelry just were not working.
I found very few if any pieces standouts or particularly pulling me in to buy. A store a few doors down from it, has a concept though it may not be as obvious with the name. Their products tended to flow better in their shop plus all round the pieces were interesting.
What I found equally alarming on the late Thursday afternoon we walked in was the customer service, Five people walked into the shop, not once did the brown haired woman behind the counter bother to say hello to anyone. I even motioned my way her direction to finally get eye contact and still nothing.
I really hope that was not one of the owners because never in my time in retail or running a shop would that have been appropriate.
We happily shopped elsewhere.

Much of what’s in here isn’t particularly to my taste yet I’ve had a look inside a couple of times when I’ve been in the area recently. The space itself is open and inviting to the casual browser and I enjoy seeing the sheer variety of stuff, especially given that the stock is selected (nay, curated) by the two sisters who own the business. If you’re interested, the kinds of stuff that can be seen here includes jewelry, handbags, scarves and hair accessories — probably a good place to find a decent gift for someone even if you don’t find something for yourself.