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Marina Antoniou Jewellery

Natural Landscapes of the NSW South Coast

I’ve always been inspired by the landscapes of the NSW South Coast, a place I have been visiting with my family since I was born. It’s a place where I can enjoy time with my family, find quiet contemplation and source inspiration for my work.

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Marina Antoniou Jewellery - Autumn Eucalypt Earrings

Handmade with Honest Materials

By now, most of us are quite good at recognising when bigger brands are making an attempt at “greenwashing”. Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of mass-produced jewellery lines making various claims, and so I thought this might be a good time to share more.

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Reimagining Family Heirloom Stones

The act of designing a piece for oneself or someone beloved to us is a deeply personal and emotional exchange. Something that I’m often asked to do is to restore gemstones or embed precious family heirloom stones into new designs.

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Marina Antoniou Jewellery - Australian Turquoise

Australian Turquoise

I wanted to focus on Australian Turquoise this month, not only because it happens to be December’s birthstone, but because the particular stones I work with are rare and beautiful, with a very special provenance.

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Tools of the Trade

This month, I thought I’d take you behind the scenes to share a bit about some of the tools I use in my work. Each piece I work on comes together in a series of processes, each done by hand.

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A Trip To Lightning Ridge

This year, at the end of Winter, I took a trip with my family to Opal country in Lightning Ridge, north-western New South Wales, somewhere I’ve always been interested in visiting.

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Andamooka, South Australia

Four years ago today I was in the South Australian outback exploring the opal mining town of Andamooka. I spent a week in Andamooka learning about its hidden treasures and its rich history.

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Welcome!

Welcome! My website has been given a lovely little refresh. I look forward to sharing more creations and stories with you here in my new journal.

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