“In the world of jewellery design, every piece holds a story. But what if that story begins with the very earth itself, with the rugged landscapes and rich mineral deposits of Australia? Amidst the vastness of the outback a treasure trove of gemstones awaits discovery, each one as unique as the land from which it came.”

Almost all the time, Marina Antoniou sources Australian gemstones directly from individual or small, family-run mines and miners, cutters, merchants and fossickers from some of Australia’s historic mining towns.

Australian sapphires are sourced from where they are found in QLD and NSW, towns such as Rubyvale, Inverell, Lava Plains and Sapphire. Australian opals come from Andamooka, Winton, Quilpie and Lightning Ridge, Australian chrysoprase from Malborough and small Australian diamonds— white, pink and cognac— from Argyle in Western Australia. Then there is the Australian turquoise, extremely rare, originating from the only commercial Turquoise mine in Australia, which ceased operating in the 1970s. It is untreated, solid, natural, and unlike anything else on the market.

Each Australian gemstone that Marina sources is a product of its environment, shaped by millennia of geological forces. No two stones are ever the same, each one bearing the marks of its journey.

To find out more about Australian gemstones, please contact Marina at info@marinaantoniou.com or explore past and present jewellery pieces below.