The name itself is derived from the Greek word ‘smaragdus’ meaning, “green gem”. The ancient Egyptians mined Emeralds nearly 3,000 years ago, and Cleopatra was an avid emerald collector. In the 16th Century Spanish explorers found large Emeralds in the possession of...
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...
I write this on the day that restrictions inVictoria have been eased. Finally, we can get back to work. This is a day that we should celebrate – that Victorians have looked after one another (as opposed to other places in the world where self-interest reigns, and the...
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...
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...
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...
Argyle Diamonds – The Very Beginning After fifty years, this year will see the end of diamond mining at the Argyle mine in the East Kimberly region of Western Australia. Argyle is one of the largest diamond producers in the world by volume, but due to the low...
Who wants a jewellery store that sells the same designs as everyone else! Our jeweller Eleanor made this one off pendant currently on display in our gallery. Inspired by nature, hand made with skill. 'This slider pendant is part one of a three-piece series I designed...