We are coming up to one year since I launched Little Daisies, a collection of warm-hued, golden jewellery inspired by the anatomy of a Daisy. These special pieces were designed to support Little Legs Foundation, a local charity fundraising for childhood brain cancer
With handmade charms, no two I make are ever the same. Each request is one I couldn’t easily forget. Whether made in 600 BC or today in 2023, from gold, or a humble piece of string, all charms share a common thread—they have a story to tell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This 2.25ct trillion cut Australian parti sapphire recently featured in a custom ring for Courtesy of the Artist. It’s probably one of the most incredible stones I’ve ever worked with.
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.