Synthetic diamonds have become more prevalent in the jewellery industry, and it is more important than ever for customers to be aware of the facts around diamonds (natural or synthetic), and for jewellers and valuers to know how to distinguish between the two. I sat...
We are both thrilled and delighted to hear of the easing in restrictions in the retail sector by the Victorian Government and that, as of Wednesday 28th October we will reopen our door and welcome back our clients.To support a COVID safe environment, the showroom will...
As September draws close to an end we decided to feature a very special sapphire and diamond ring that was commissioned by our client Doug for his wife Bernadette last year. We thought this remodelling job was the perfect piece to highlight this month’s birthstone and...
Another of our couples who haven't let COVID-19 dampen their spirits is Henry and Felicity. Like our last feature couple Henry and Felicity also got engaged before stage 3 restrictions.At Abrecht Bird we love making new items of jewellery but we find it so special...
This year has presented us all with very harsh times to face as well as a lot of uncertainty, but it is also wonderful to see love is still in the air and our clients are still showing their nearest and dearest how much they mean to one another.Before stage 4 lockdown...
One of our clients recently visited us with a very well loved and worn out three stone ring (one stone missing due to multiple damaged claws). This ring is a family heirloom and has been passed down through three generations, a beautiful sentimental piece that is...
Susan's Ring Remake The jewellery design process - remodelling your jewellery Jewellery doesn't have to look a certain way for a lifetime, in fact gemstones and gold can often be reused or added to, to modernise and change a design completely. At Abrecht Bird we hand...
Still here for you during the second lock down! We think it is important to keep up the communication with our valued clients during this difficult time. Due to the Corona Virus we did not issue our normal June newsletter (the first we have missed in 25 years!). We...
Abrecht Bird Artists Gallery's New Theme Launching Early March Nature has a way of catching our attention through the beautiful colours and textures of native flora. Every now and then she shows us something that commands our attention, like this stunning 14.15 carat...
Theme of eclipse A little while ago there was an in-house design competition focusing around the theme of an eclipse. An eclipse is the phenomenon of one entity passing in front of another. This “in-house” theme was based on an astronomical eclipse. Inspiration behind...