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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Versatility of multi coloured jewellery Multi coloured jewellery has the versatility of complementing any jewellery worn. Whether it be a bangle, ring, necklace, pendant, earrings or brooch, the different colours allow you to mix and match the jewellery you already...
From a simple sketch or idea comes a beautiful piece of jewellery. The tree of life has a variety of meanings which includes knowledge, wisdom, and an insight within one's self. It is a symbol to obtain focus in a quest to find awareness and knowledge. This design can...
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...
Eleanor Hawke's JAA Design Competition entry 'Spring Morn At Macedon' After selecting a green tourmaline for my piece, a weekend trip to Mount Macedon with my husband and our dog inspired me to create a nature themed dress ring. The beautiful unique shade of green...
Different types of blue gemstones Search the internet for ‘blue gemstones’ and you will find a list of at least 33 stones ranging in alphabetical order from agate to zircon, but from these you might only recognise six or seven. In our June 2007 issue we featured 20...