Fortunes has been designing, manufacturing and selling fine jewellery since 1986. Michael daCosta, designer and owner, is a talented artist. He's a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, a recipient of the DeBeer's Diamonds Today design award, and an over 40 year veteran of the jewellery trade. Fortunes has a complete manufacturing facility with highly skilled goldsmiths, gemmologists, and diamond setters, all in one location. Our sales associates are extremely knowledgeable and each have been with Fortunes for many years. We specialize in creating one of a kind jewellery. Your unique treasure is created on site, so we are able to ensure the highest quality work at prices that will pleasantly surprise. Fortunes will work with you to create your own unique pieces. Bring us your ideas, and consult with our international award winning designer. Our custom design process is engineered to meet your needs and provide jewellery that matches your distinctive taste.Fortunes Fine Jewellers is built on a commitment to excellence; in design, craftsmanship and service. Michael daCosta, a jewellery designer and certified gemologist, opened Fortunes in 1986.
Michael started in the industry with entrepreneurial aspirations and has been refining his skills as an artist long before looking upon gems. He first opened the doors to Fortunes to display creative and innovative jewellery that pushed the boundaries of conventional design. Since then he has received numerous awards for jewellery design and innovation. His training as a gemologist is reflected in the variety and quality of gemstones in the jewellery in Fortunes’s ever-changing collection of one-of-a-kind pieces.
Michael is supported by an experienced and talented group, including goldsmiths, setters and gemologists- all contributing to bring his designs from paper to our show room. We specialize in making truly one-of-a-kind jewellery and creating pieces of art to pass on for generations.more...See more text
Fortunes Fine Jewellers’ founding owner and designer Michael daCosta has a simple philosophy for his work: to provide a high level of service showcasing exquisite original jewellery. Fortunes has a full workshop where custom made pieces are carefully created on premises. Michael says, “The challenges of creating custom designed pieces is what keeps us going – we invent things every day,” he says. “It’s harder to be a fine jeweller than to simply sell fine jewellery”.
Fortunes is delighted to repair and care for all your jewellery regardless of where it was purchased. They do appraisals on the premises and can often do it the same day or while you wait. They offer services for hand engraving, restringing and watch repairs to all the finest brands. In addition, they have broad experience in creating all levels of corporate jewellery and recognition pieces and encourage you to discuss any ideas you have with them.
Michael has won fourteen first place awards in national and international design competitions. Most recently Michael won the Canadian jewellers Design of Excellence award for 2013. Michael was chosen to be represented in the recently published Masters of Jewellery Design, a book featuring the best twenty-five jewellery designers in Canada since the Second World War.
