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...
Recent visitors to our showroom no doubt heard that our delightful Stephanie was about to be married (I’m sure I did, every day). At a magnificent venue, Portsea Golf Club (my kind of place), her dreams were realised with her marriage to Liam. A wonderful day, full of...
Article by Yuki Mathwin World Skills is like the Olympic games for trades and skills The best way to describe World Skills is that it’s like the Olympic games for trades and skills, but sadly not as widely recognised in Australia as in other parts of the world. This...
We love having clients come in and take part in our Workshop Experience, but it is even more exciting when a family member visits to take part in the making of their engagement ring. Congratulations to Carolyn (Eleanor’s sister) and Tenielle on their engagement...
We love having clients come and take part in the production of their pieces - it adds an extra little personal touch! Earlier this year, Eleanor’s sister Carolyn and her now fiancé Tenielle, came in and took part in our Workshop Experience alongside Eleanor....
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...
Article by Kylie Beachley - F.G.A.A Dip D.T., NCJV Registered Valuer V0348 Popular Garnets 'The term ‘garnet’ refers to a group of stones rather than a specific stone.' Garnets are not as well-known as some other gemstones but are increasing in popularity. The term...
Article by Jeweller Eleanor HawkeOver the last few extraordinary years there have been some changes in the workshop.As we focus more on including our clients in the creation of their exciting new jewellery via the ‘Workshop Experience’ program, we have added new...
Article by Master Jeweller Greg John - FGAA, DIP DT, FGSGA, NCJV Registered Valuer V0231'When the brilliance of diamond is combined with the fascinating array of colours and hues of coloured gems, pure magic is created.' There is an abundance of colour in everything...
Recently our staff were featured in Q&A style articles in the jewellery industry publication 'Jeweller Magazine'. Eleanor featured in the October edition. SIGNATURE PIECE: 'FLORA' SLIDER PENDANT - A slider pendant is part one of a three-piece series designed...