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Our Story

It's a historic story. A timeless story. A story that begins in Toronto in 1979.

Our History

1979
1990
1997
2004-2005
2008
2018
2024

1979

Loose diamond and coloured gemstone imports and distribution.

1990

The launch of fine diamond and coloured gemstone jewellery.

1997

Introduction of Caprice® loose diamonds from Canada's north.

2004

To honour the legacy of Max Strauss, in 2004, B&S (Canada) Inc., introduced the Max Strauss Signature Collection® of exquisitely crafted, fine-quality jewellery.

2005

The Max Strauss Designer Series™ grew from one seed, the RRH2246 Right-Hand Ring, into an exceptional collection which today includes over 50 individual items; inspired, designed and crafted in Canada, that continues to catch jewellery retailers and their client nationwide by storm!

2008

Introduction of The Caprice Pure Canadian Brilliance® collection of jewels highlighting Canadian mined diamonds.

2018

Our Atelier Privé Max Strauss Luxe® brand was launched for unique and custom made jewellery pieces.

2024

The Max Strauss Signature Collection® and the legacy created by Adom and B&S (Canada) Inc. remain in the experienced hands of brothers Hagop and Raffi Libarian with H&R Design Jewellery Ltd. with its shift in February of 2024.

Where We Are Today

Today, H&R Design Jewellery Ltd. carries on the family-owned legacy B&S had created and continues to provide a reputation of reliability and trust throughout the Canadian jewellery industry as a leading purveyor of timeless diamond jewellery.

You can find the Max Strauss Signature Collection in many fine jewellery retailers across Canada.

The Max Strauss Signature Collection®

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Company Values & Mission

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The People

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