Greg John
Coloured Diamonds

Coloured Diamonds

Article by Stephanie Lawton - FGAA, DIP DT Did you know that diamonds can come in almost every colour? Either naturally or with a little help from treatments? When we think of diamonds, we typically think of white or clear diamonds and the rainbow sparkle that we can...

Staff Under The Spotlight : Master Jeweller Greg John

Staff Under The Spotlight : Master Jeweller Greg John

Recently our staff were featured in Q&A style articles in the jewellery industry publication 'Jeweller Magazine'.  Greg featured in the April edition. SIGNATURE PIECE: 'STRAYA'All these Australian gems, set in white gold, are found in dry riverbeds, so the outside...

A Christmas Lily

A Christmas Lily

The final hand crafted pieceMaster Jeweller Greg John presenting the finished item to the client A Christmas lily for a Christmas birthday Back in August 2021, we received a phone call from a client enquiring about making an ornament for his wife’s 70th birthday...

Life Achievement Jewel

Life Achievement Jewel

It was meticulously designed and hand crafted in our workshop Many organisations and groups will have their own badges of merit, usually referred to as ‘jewels’. Showcasing Greg's many years of experience and talent. Recently Greg presented our client David with his...

‘Fireworks’ Masterpiece – By Greg John

‘Fireworks’ Masterpiece – By Greg John

The finished custom designed masterpieceGreg's sketch/design Client partaking in our "Workshop Experience' to help create Greg's beautiful design Fireworks – For ages, they have been the symbol of celebration, heralding new times and chapters in history. By their very...

“Are My Old Gemstones Worth Doing Anything With?”

“Are My Old Gemstones Worth Doing Anything With?”

"Should I use my old diamonds?"  "Are my old gemstones worth doing anything with?"   These are questions clients often ask themselves, and then ask us. The answer is quite simple......Yes! Your old jewellery may hold sentimental values, it may have been handed...

Now & Then – Abrecht Bird Jewellers

Now & Then – Abrecht Bird Jewellers

We recently featured in industry based magazine - Jeweller Magazine, outlining our long standing history. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our business as one of the longest standing jewellers in Melbourne. Read Leon Corn's article below. ABOUT THE AUTHOR...

Reusing Old Gold To Make New Jewellery

Reusing Old Gold To Make New Jewellery

For most of 2020 Victorians have been victim to lockdowns and tight restrictions. This period of isolation has allowed many of our clients to finish projects around their homes and do a thorough spring clean. After receiving multiple emails regarding old unused items...