Cat Cufflinks by Hannah Chamber

Cat cufflinks in sterling silver by Hannah Chambers
$145
Available in-store or online

Hannah Chambers is an emerging Melburnian jeweller.

With a passion for all things hidden secretive and unfound, she aims to create an intimacy between her objects and the wearer.

Being able to create objects that can be worn and that become a tangible part of someone's life is very important to her. It expresses a closeness and familiarity that other art forms do not.

Drawing on influences from all sorts of times, places and cultures, she loves jewellery that has a story to tell.

The Weekly Review - 30.6.2012

Hallmark wallet by Ginkoh Jewellery

Hallmark wallet in leather and nickel silver by Ginkoh Jewellery
$140
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Ginkoh Jewellery and designs are all lovingly produced on the south coast of Victoria. Entirely handmade pieces constructed, cast or recycled, sanded and buffed from conception to completion. With absolute care and attention being given at each step of the creative process. Forged pieces of wearable art that are fun, quirky, stylish and unique to express your desire to be different and daring in the way you accessorise.

Time Out magazine - August 2102

Heart & Dagger ring by Metal Couture

Heart & Dagger ring in sterling silver by Metal Couture
$280
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William Griffiths of Metal Couture captures elements of tattoo art, gothic architecture, and the baroque period in his objects of precious metal.

2nd Wave by Innocente

2nd Wave jewellery box in powder coated steel, stainless steel and huon pine by Innocente
$143
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Innocente boxes started with a surprise gone wrong. My partner said she wanted a jewellery box to organise all of her jewellery which at the time was a bunched up mess. I decided to surprise her by building one for her. I was half way through it when she told me she was going to go shopping for a jewellery box. I showed her what I had done so far and proceeded to finish it. One design led to another and has resulted in the designs you see today.

All of the boxes are unique, and individually numbered. I use a variety of timbers including Huon Pine, Black Heart Sassafras, Tasmanian Oak and Red Mahogany. The boxes are powder coated, some designs are edged in polished aluminium and all are trimmed in velour. I use stainless steel fittings throughout each box.

Huon pine is one of the slowest-growing and longest-living plants in the world. It can grow to an age of 3,000 years or more. It is found in western Tasmania, on the Central Plateau and in the Huon Valley. Today, the tree is wholly protected and cannot be felled. However, wood on the forest floor, or buried in river beds, remains usable after hundreds of years and is still prized by modern woodworkers.

Spitfire cufflinks by Dan McGill

Spitfire cufflinks in sterling silver by Dan McGill
$250
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Dan McGill has been working in jewellery trade in Melbourne since 1991 and has been running his own business for 12 years. The purchase of some antiquated casting equipment from a retired jeweller several years ago has given him full control over every stage of the creative process from the chaos of molten metal to the finished piece. This independence, desire for excellence and dedication to his craft has led to a distict style which can only be described as a work by Dan McGill.

Belle magazine - Aug/Sept 2012 edition

Navy Wings ring by David Parker

Navy Wings ring in sterling silver by David Parker
$440
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David Parker produces jewellery that embodies a uniquely modern spirit. Beautifully developed pieces range from elaborate constructions to elegantly simple designs; often concealing their underlying complexity. The Melbourne based designer brings very strong technical knowledge and innovation to his handmade, bold contemporary designs.

His Lord Coconut range features a number of pieces that explore the more irreverent facets of David’s personality. In this collection David has incorporated inspiration from numerous areas and periods of his career. For that reason you will find musings from pop culture, history and even humour sitting along side the more recognizable aesthetics of sculptural and architectural forms.

David likes to see his work as an interpretation of art deco architecture and modern sculptural influences. He is heavily influenced by the shapes and forms of these movements. His metal work reflects the bold forms, sweeping curves and clean edges often found in both these movements. David brings a very modern aspect to his work, as he feels it's important to embrace new design and to be relevant to his own time and place.

Arrow cufflinks by Boal Jewellery

Arrow cufflinks in sterling silver by Boal jewellery
$220
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Art for me is a performance of the life that is; and more often, could be; in essence it is the sub-conscious of each being.  The challenge that I have self-directed, is to give form to the intangible possibilities of the imagination, without harness or rigidity.

Jewellery is my medium, and plays upon the stage of the human body as props to encourage and excite the presentation.  Just as impromptu moments in production can enhance and cherish a narrative, it is the serendipity in design that I exalt.  Thematically, it is the beauty in organic disorder; an eccentric vibrancy that I want to entertain throughout my work.

Lion ring by Zachary Frankel

Lion ring in oxidised sterling silver and gold leaf by Zachary Frankel
$320
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My jewellery is largely sculptural, I like things with form and texture. I also like to put a little bit of humour into the objects, I prefer jewellery that doesn't take itself too seriously. I mainly work with silver because of its lustre and the way silver changes with age and the wearer. I guess I am intrigued by the way that jewellery interacts with the owner/wearer after it has left my hands, that it takes on another life and could become anything from an heirloom, to discarded.

Melbourne Where - 16.7.2012

The Weekly Review - 16.7.2012

Ship ring by Metal Couture

Ship ring by Metal Couture in sterling silver
$390
 Available in-store or online

William Griffiths of Metal Couture captures elements of tattoo art, gothic architecture, and the baroque period in his objects of precious metal.

Horse cufflinks by Hannah Chambers

Horse cufflinks in sterling silver by Hannah Chambers
$145
Available in-store or online

Hannah Chambers is an emerging Melburnian jeweller.

With a passion for all things hidden secretive and unfound, she aims to create an intimacy between her objects and the wearer.

Being able to create objects that can be worn and that become a tangible part of someone's life is very important to her. It expresses a closeness and familiarity that other art forms do not.

Drawing on influences from all sorts of times, places and cultures, she loves jewellery that has a story to tell.

Structure I pendant by Zachary Frankel

Structure I pendant in sterling silver by Zachary Frankel
$180
Available in-store or online

My jewellery is largely sculptural, I like things with form and texture. I also like to put a little bit of humour into the objects, I prefer jewellery that doesn't take itself too seriously. I mainly work with silver because of its lustre and the way silver changes with age and the wearer. I guess I am intrigued by the way that jewellery interacts with the owner/wearer after it has left my hands, that it takes on another life and could become anything from an heirloom, to discarded.

Love/Hate cufflinks by Metal Couture

Love/Hate cufflinks in sterling silver by Metal Couture
$270
Available in-store or online