Founded in Toronto Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957. Bradden trained under the French jeweller Marcel Boucher. In 1979 Bouchers company was sold to D’Orlan industries of Toronto. In 1984 D’Orlan formed a partnership with Nina Ricci enterprises of Paris known for French designs and luxury goods. By the early 1970s D’Orlan successfully sold its jewellery to North America, Europe and Japan. Known for high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail these pieces are becoming highly collectible.