James Robson trained in the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design with additional studies in Europe. James continued at George Brown College in Toronto graduating with Honours in 1976.

James Robson shaping jewellry material

Later that year James was contacted by the Government of the North West Territories and offered a position at Ikaluit on Baffin Island working with a group of Inuit - teaching jewellery skills and directing the production of one of a kind and multiple set items of jewellery and of small sculpture. Originally accepting a six month contract, he stayed on for two and a half years greatly expanding the scope of skill and undertaking.

James Robson was active on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Craft Council, a Studio Advisor to the Craft Studios at Harbourfront and on the executive and as president of the Metal Arts Guild (National Metalsmiths Association) for two terms.

Sophisticated design, exceptional craftsmanship and the very best of materials define the custom jewellery that James creates.

Throughout his career, James has exhibited extensively across Canada and internationally. He has received many awards for his work and is represented in both public and private collections. In 1992 a neckpiece was awarded the Steele Trophy for Excellence and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. It was the inaugural acquisition for a collection of Contemporary Canadian Jewellery.

James and his wife Jane, live in Nova Scotia, south of Halifax on St Margrets Bay, a short distance from Peggy's Cove.

James maintains a working jewellery studio in Nova Scotia, Canada.

'James truly does turn ideas and concepts into the most amazing reality. The professional skill and perfect harmony are self evident. This is custom jewellery at its very best.