Patina Metalwear anodized aluminum jewelry

In the fall of 2007, owner Diane Hanson decided to pursue other dreams. Michelle deVuyst soon became Patina Metalwear's new owner, based in Victoria, BC, CANADA. Michelle is excited to take on some of the existing designs from Diane's repertoire and is developing new and creative designs for a more modern and contemporary look with the help of her staff.

Diane Hanson established this company known for its quality eye-catching designs which sold at the best boutiques, galleries and mail order catalogues throughout North America.

Under Diane's tutelage, Michelle mastered the creation of those original designs.

Patina Metalwear, a forerunner in anodized aluminum jewellery with unsurpassed customer service since 1983, presents sophisticated as well as energetic yet playful creations.

They range from eyeglass holders, lanyards, wristwatches and earrings, to necklaces and bracelets.

Patina Metalwear designs are made of the wonderfully colourful and light to wear anodized aluminum.

When aluminum anodizing was first introduced to the alternative jewellery scene in the early 80’s, the traditional brights: purple, fuschia, turquoise and gold were predominant.

Now, in addition to these brights, Patina Metalwear has developed a range of more subtle colours like copper, smoky teal, mocha, mint, steel blue, plum, olive and dozens more.

Please feel free to contact Michelle with any questions at mde_vuyst@hotmail.com.

“I was tired of looking for my glasses 3 hours a day so I bought one of those plain cords from the drugstore. My kids made fun of me saying I looked old and uncool. So I found the perfect eyeglass holder made by Patina Metalwear. It looks like a necklace and someone tells me every day how great it looks and best of all my kids have stopped teasing me. I’m cool again.”

Susan Madey,
Patina Metalwear eyeglass holder wearer and store owner, Long Island, New York

“I have loved my Patina jewelry for 15 years. I have several earrings and they are my absolute favourites. They are so easy to wear, they seem to go with everything and people comment on them every time I wear them.”

Sheila MacDonald,
Patina Metalwear jewelry wearer, Toronto, Ontario

“I received my Patina watch as a present a couple of years ago and I just love it. Everywhere I go people notice it and compliment me on it. On top of that it is very comfortable to wear and never gets caught on stuff.”

Lotte Radoor,
Patina Metalwear watch wearer, Marlton, New Jersey

Wristwatches “My Patina eyeglass holders are my favourite piece of jewelry. I do not get dressed without them. I used to hate wearing my glasses all the time to read menus in restaurants but now I don’t mind because I can wear a beautiful holder which looks like a necklace. I get so many people asking me where they can buy an eyeglass holder like mine that I swear I could sell one a day right off my own neck.”

Debbie Stuart,
Patina Metalwear eyeglass holder wearer, San Francisco, California

“I tell everyone who comments on my Patina eyeglass holders how I came to own a pair and then sell them in my shop. I tried wearing another brand of holders, the pearl and chain style, and they aged me at least 10 years. So now I wear only the Patina holders because I am told they don’t age me, they accentuate me. I got so many comments on the Patina designs I knew I could easily sell them to my customers. Sometimes I think I could even sell the ones around my neck whenever I am out in public.”

Lynn Pletscher,
Patina Metalwear eyeglass holder wearer and store owner, Idaho Falls, Idaho