OUR TEAM

Claire Vessot - Design Department.

Claire Vessot is one of Canada's leading jewelry designers. She gives a world of experience and a flair for the unusual that set the tone for years to come. Her past credits include Designing for Henry Birks & Sons Jewelers in Montreal, Bijoux Continental, Coro, and currently she is the Lead Designer for ELLE jewelry.

While first winning recognition for her dramatic style in 1987 Claire has received 18 prestigious national and international awards throughout her professional design career.

She treasures her time at Hauer as, "an exceptional time where rich and alluring gemstones set the tone for creative design beyond my wildest dreams".

Awards highlights include:
  • * Five times, Diamonds Today National Award
  • * Twice, Diamonds International Award
  • * Editor's Choice Design Competition
  • * AGTA Spectrum Award Competition
  • * Twice, Beyond Traditional National Award
  • * Twice, Canadian Jeweler's' Buyers Choice Award


All Hauer International jewelry designs must also pass strict inspection guidelines by Mr. Hauer personally.

Edgar Tello - Head of Manufacturing Department.

Edgar Tello is one of Canada's leading goldsmith's. Mr. Tello provides over 30 years of hand-crafting jewelry expertise to the Hauer Design & Manufacturing team.
Mr. Tello first joined the Hauer manufacturing department in 1991 and his experience and enthusiasm continually provides the goldsmiths/apprentices at Hauer International with invaluable inspiration.

You can also be assured that all Hauer International jewelry creations must meet with Mr. Hauer's personal approval prior to shipment.

Mayer Gross - Diamond Expert, Cutter (Gross Brothers Diamonds):

Since 1995 Mayer Gross has been recognized as one of the world’s premier diamond cutters. With customers like Zales, Oscar Hyman, Harry Winston and Hauer International, Mayer Gross's company grew to over 200 specialized diamond cutters.


By the 1980’s Mayer Gross expanded and entered the Diamond Dealer arena and helped establish the AGTA (American Gemological Trade Association). Continued market dominance soon led Mayer Gross to enter the quickly expanding Colored Diamond Market.

Today, Mayer Gross is known world-wide as a premier source for colored stones, selected with impeccable standards.

Mayer Gross continues to be an honored partner with Hauer International, bringing you an unrivaled selection at incredible prices.