Born in France, but of Italian descent, Giovanni Vaccaro's family moved to Canada when he was only four years old. With both parents working as jewellery polishers, Giovanni began to train at his father's side by eight years old. After attending George Brown College, Giovanni worked as a jeweller polisher, but ultimately decided to focus on diamond setting. Eventually, Giovanni and his brother, Cosimo, were ready to dive head-first into the manufacturing industry together. Prepared to open their own factory, their parents aptly cautioned - in order to truly understand what is required of a manufacturer, the brothers must experience the retail industry firsthand,  And so, heeding their parents advice, the brothers opened their first retail jewellery store. 

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Located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, the pair sold a small variety of jewellery brands and watches, but primarily focused their attention on custom jewellery design.  Seventeen years later, and with their parents' blessing, the brothers finally opened the doors to their own manufacturing company, Beverly Hills Jewellers, in 1998.  

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From creating their own designs, to producing their own hand-made wooden jewellery trays to order, both brothers took extreme pride in the meticulous creation of each individual piece. With Cosimo overseeing the factory, and Giovanni responsible for sales and stone setting, the two brothers tackled the industry together hands-on. In 2006, when Cosimo passed away, Giovanni had to make the difficult decision to carry on the business he and his brother had built together.

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Today, Beverly Hills Jewellers employs a staff of over 70 Canadians, and is proud to be keeping Canadians working. 

Giovanni continues to pass on his dedication and attention to detail to his talented and skilled team of jewellers, polishers, setters, casters and more.  Staying true to the company's foundation on family values, Giovanni has continued to maintain the trademarks and traditions of Canadian craftsmanship. Filled with a deep sense of gratitude towards the country that provided his parents with invaluable opportunities, Giovanni pays tribute to Canadians by exclusively using Canadian Certified Gold from The Royal Canadian Mint and by featuring exquisite Canadian diamonds in many styles and collections,

 

With retailers across Canada, from coast to coast to coast, the success of Beverly Hills truly mirrors the success of its loyal customers.