Buying local offers several advantages, for individuals and the community as a whole. Here are some key benefits of buying from small businesses, locally:

Support for the Local Economy: When you buy from local businesses like L.L.Y. Atelier producing handmade jewelry, you directly contribute to the economic growth of your community. Local businesses generate more economic activity by creating jobs, paying taxes, and investing in local infrastructure. This, in turn, helps to stimulate the appeal of the neighbourhood and improve the overall quality of life in the area.

Personal connection with the designer and Customer Service: Shopping locally often allows you to meet the designer and creator of the product you buy. Small businesses and artisan prioritize each customer and are more likely to go the extra mile to satisfy their customers' needs. They can offer personalized recommendations, provide better product knowledge, and tell about the story behind the item of jewelry you are buying.

Unique and high-quality items: Many local businesses specialize in producing or sourcing unique, handcrafted, or locally sourced products. By purchasing from them, you can find distinctive items that are not be available in larger, mainstream stores. Whether you want an everyday ring, a custom engagement ring, hoop earrings, sterling silver ear cuffs or statement silver chain, L.L.Y. Atelier takes pride in the quality of their products and services, striving for uniqueness and excellence.

Environmental Impact: Buying local can have positive environmental effects. Locally produced goods generally require less transportation, reducing the carbon footprint associated with long-distance shipping. You can also pickup your product at our Montreal showroom at no cost, an ethical an environmental option.

Preserving Community Character: Local businesses contribute to the distinctive character and charm of a community, like our studio location in Mile Ex in Montreal. Our buildings showcase local culture, artisans and artists that promote a sense of uniqueness. When you buy at L.L.Y. Atelier, you support the preservation of these unique aspects of your community, helping to maintain its identity and fostering a vibrant local culture.

Strengthening local networks: Local businesses tend to work together and support each other in communities. When you buy local, you contribute to the strength of the local business network. For example, we work entirely with manufacturers, foundry, and partners that are based in Montreal. This connectedness helps create a resilient and thriving local neighbourhood, city and design community.

In summary, buying local offers diverse advantages, including economic support, individual connections, unique and small batches products, environmental benefits, preservation of community character, stronger networks, and philanthropic impact.