heirloom jewellery
‘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...

‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ engagement ring

‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ engagement ring

Fans of popular tv series 'The Farmer Wants A Wife' will recall the romance between Farmer Rob and Jo. Their fairy tale continued beyond the shooting of the series.  Rob contacted us with a request we should collaborate with him to make his dream engagement ring.  In...

The Difference Between Cast & Hand Made Jewellery

The Difference Between Cast & Hand Made Jewellery

As a manufacturing jewellery company we are often asked by new clients: ‘What is the difference between handmade and cast jewellery?’ I have been a part of the Abrecht Bird team for the past 10 years, so I may be a little biased in favour of handmaking as opposed to...

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...

Modifying Your Old Jewellery

Modifying Your Old Jewellery

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...

Custom Designed Engagement Ring

Custom Designed Engagement Ring

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...

Argyle Diamond Creation

Argyle Diamond Creation

Earlier this year when we could have all our lovely clients visit us we welcomed Christine into our workshop to help hand make her champagne and pink diamond ring - a unique Argyle diamond creation. Champagne or cognac diamonds are available in other places around the...

Client’s Repaired Peridot Ring

Client’s Repaired Peridot Ring

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...

We are still trading

We are still trading

We are still open by appointment only.We will be taking stringent measures to ensure your health and well being in this time.Our team is working hard to make sure we can get your orders and items of jewellery back to you as soon as possible in this difficult time.We...

Choosing an engagement ring

Choosing an engagement ring

Choosing an engagement ring from a jeweller you trust can be difficult. How do you know you are getting quality for the money you spend? All rings are not made equal and how it's made is just as important as the finished piece, resulting in durability and security of...