About Us

Meet our Staff

 

Our showroom and workshop has been located in the heart of Melbourne since 1875. Originally operating as manufacturers and wholesalers to the retail trade throughout Australia, the business now caters for the individual needs of those interested in purchasing high quality jewellery.

Clients are offered the opportunity to discuss their requirements with highly qualified designer jewellers, diamond technologists, gemmologists and registered valuers.

Peter Bird

FGAA, NCJV RV285

Peter Bird has more than 40 years’ experience in the industry, is a qualified gemmologist, diamond grader and valuer.

Greg John

FGAA, Dip DT, NCJV RV231, FGSGA179

Greg John, began making jewellery as an apprentice over 50 years ago. His ability to design, sketch and manufacture superb jewellery is legendary.

Leon Corn

FGAA, Dip DT, NCJV RV100

Leon Corn, son-in-law of third generation Noel Abrecht, has been a lecturer in diamond technology, past president of the Gemmological Association of Australia, a registered valuer and served on the committee of the Jewellers Association of Australia for decades.
Stephanie Tkalcevic - staff at Abrecht Bird Jewellers - Melbourne quality handmade jewellery

Stephanie Lawton

DipDT, FGAA

Stephanie’s helpful and friendly personality as well as a love of jewellery and diamonds, has led her into the jewellery industry since 2014. 

Eleanor Hawke

Jeweller

Jeweller Eleanor Hawke has been a manufacturing jeweller since 2016, winner of multiple awards for her excellent craftsmanship, Eleanor’s natural talent will surely blossom here at Abrecht Bird.

Yuki Mathwin

Jeweller

Jeweller Yuki Mathwin has been a manufacturing jeweller since 2017. The newest team member to our workshop, she has a  love of jewellery and creating unique pieces and this has seen her win multiple awards. 
Macey

Macey Wehner

Jeweller

Macey has manufactured jewellery since 2017 and joined us at the end of 2023. We can’t wait to see what she creates!