Our Team
Marianna Krisztina
Manageress & Fine Jewellery Expert C.I.G. | marianna@gurvinjewellers.com
Born in Budapest Hungary, Marianna brings her devotion to Jewellery Design, from her Culinary Arts & Hospitality background, where she competed in cake decorating at a National Level.
Adding to her flare for the arts and antiques Marianna graduated with Honors in Art from the Budapest Business School. She prides herself in paying the utmost attention to detail living to her motto that ‘Everything matters” right down to the finite detail.
In the late 80’s Marianna relocated to Vancouver, and over the past 15 years has dedicated her time and experience to the Jewellery Industry with her focus on customer satisfaction and client care. Some seven years was spent pioneering the Pandora brand into Canada. Furthering her studies through the Canadian Institute of Gemology Marianna brings to Gurvin Jewellers her vast knowledge in Diamonds, Diamond grading, Colour Gems, Jewellery Design and History with Pearls being at the top of her favorites. She has been dedicated to Management and has been an integral member of the Gurvin Team for the past two years where she thrives to capture new clientele.
Adele Van Tonder
Head of Creative Design | adele@gurvinjewellers.com
Before Joining the Gurvin Jeweller’s Design Team in 2011, Adele headed up her own jewellery company in her hometown Alberton, South Africa.
With 18 years experience in the jewellery industry it is with great zest and excitement that Adele, her husband – also a Master Goldsmith, and family relocated to Vancouver late 2010, to share her expertise in marketing, management, retail & customer liaison, but nothing is more prevalent than her passionate creative flair she exercises daily designing unparalleled creations for her clientele. Having obtained the Advanced Certificate in Rhinoceros 3D Design, in 2004, this creative passion led her to receive a Prestigious Award in the Jewellery Council/Roland/American Swiss/Harmony Gold WAX2MAX Jewellery Design competition in August 2008.
Adele’s motto “Creativity knows no boundaries” epitomizes the passion she transcends to her clientele.
Ericka Dragan
Pandora Division | erika@gurvinjewellers.com
Originally from Mexico City, Ericka has lived in Canada for the past 17 years with her family. Having a degree in Public Relations and being fluent in Spanish, English and French, Erika has brought these wonderful attributes to the Gurvin Team.
Sharing her passion for travel, fashion, food and wine with her clientele only captivates them more when discussing the
“ Stories” of Pandora. With her heartwarming smile, Erika is very enthusiastic, and she is willing to help you find the perfect piece of jewellery for yourself or loved ones.
Ronda Cavanagh
Repair Division | ronda@gurvinjewellers.com
Ronda is delighted to be a part of Michael’s Team.
She brings with her a vast experience and a career as jewellery designer spanning nearly four decades that started on Vancouver’s famous 4th Avenue in the 70’s and training as a silversmith in the 80’s. After studying at Simon Fraser University, she trained with The Gemological Institute of America graduating as a fine Jewellery Designer, followed by a stay at the GIA in Santa Monica to hone her bench skills. Her designs are worn by collectors from New York to California and across Canada. At Gurvin’s, customer service is paramount, using the highest quality stones and Goldsmithing par excellence……