Jewellery Valuation

Latest trends in stones and settings

Latest Gemstone Trends 2018 Australia There used to be a time when trends started slowly and would take months to hit a peak before slowing fading out over many more months. Now there’s social media and instant everything, so that some trends start, peak and die off before you’ve even had a chance to notice … Continue reading Latest trends in stones and settings →

Australian Dreamtime Inspired Jewellery

Dreamtime Diamond Jewellery in Sydney It would be remiss of any Australian jeweller using Australian stones not to give thanks to the traditional owners of the land. The Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander people were the first on this continent, and their tales of the Dreamtime have inspired many generations. This poetic inspiration has resulted … Continue reading Australian Dreamtime Inspired Jewellery →

Light Jewellery for all occasions

Light vs Heavy Jewellery There are two essential features that many jewellery buyers forget to take into account: versatility and lightness — and these two features are more important than you may think. Versatile budget-friendly jewellery can be worn with almost any outfit, which means you can justify spending more money on an extra special … Continue reading Light Jewellery for all occasions →

The Latest in Australian High Fashion Jewellery

Australia Jewellery Designers – Latest Fashion Trends! Australia has a thriving creative scene. Jewellery designers like Samantha Wills are well known around the world, and independent designers are using social media to establish themselves and build up an audience. The one thing that connects both established jewellers and up-and-coming independent designers is their ability to design … Continue reading The Latest in Australian High Fashion Jewellery →

Engagement Rings – How to Choose the Best Jeweller for your Project!

Engagement Rings – Buying a Custom Ring

Coloured Gems – Amethyst

Christmas Specials 2017

In just a few short weeks Christmas will be here, and I’m really looking forward to the excitement and celebrations. It has been a busy and challenging year, quite apart from the major construction of George Street and replacement of the lifts in the Dymocks Building… for the second time since I’ve been here! I’ve … Continue reading Christmas Specials 2017 →

Collecting guide: 10 questions to ask about Cartier jewels

Christie’s jewellery specialist Raymond Sancroft-Baker offers an expert overview of the illustrious maison, the jeweller of choice for kings and queens, celebrities and tycoons. Illustrated with historic and beautiful pieces previously sold at Christie’s 1. How did Cartier achieve its reputation? Raymond Sancroft-Baker: ‘The House of Cartier was founded in 1847 when Louis-François Cartier took … Continue reading Collecting guide: 10 questions to ask about Cartier jewels →

Diamond-encrusted baby bottles and other extravagant accessories

Some people won’t settle for a traditional diamond ring, necklace or bracelet – they want something a little more extravagant, and fortunately there’s an array of accessories available if your budget will stretch far enough. These are some exceptional and outrageous diamond accessories: Diamond-encrusted shoelaces On November 1, 2004, the $65,000 Reebok diamond-encrusted shoelace was … Continue reading Diamond-encrusted baby bottles and other extravagant accessories →