New Stock by Brian Wood

Who Made This - Melissa Baldock

Why did you become a jeweller?
It started with a love of stones, and a love of making things, so it made sense to learn to set stones in jewellery. What I find amusing is that I do not set many stones any more, I am more interested in the metals and their capabilities.

How would you describe your men’s jewellery range at Lord Coconut and what was its inspiration?
Most of my work is inspired by nature, and my range at Lord Coconut is a reflection of this.

How would you describe what is on your jewellery bench?
A massive mess! I am terribly messy when I am creating and never put my tools back where they belong… lucky I have a huge space to spread out in!


When not making jewellery what do you love to do?
Spend time with my beautiful family.


Favourite restaurant
With 3 small children… dining out is not a fun option! But if I manage to escape for an evening I certainly don’t mind a meal at Smolt in Salamanca, Hobart.


Favourite movie
I love many movies, I just can't think of a single one to add here.




Favourite travel destination
Thailand, because the locals are such beautiful people.


Favourite band
Afro Celt Sound System


Favourite book
The Old Man And The Sea – Ernest Hemingway


Favourite art work
Devil Whale – Jen Lobo


Favourite building

(other than my own home) would probably have to be the Sedlec Ossuary

See her full range of jewellery HERE

Who Made This - Ginkoh Jewellery

Why did you become a jeweller?
I've always done art! When I returned to Australia after living and travelling through Europe and China I decided to do a course in metal smithing in 2007.  I've been developing and exploring jewellery making since.


How would you describe your men’s jewellery range at Lord Coconut and what was its inspiration?
Ginkoh Jewellery pieces are often one of a kind, created though utilising a variety of metals and techniques. Enjoying different materials, recycling and our Australian culture.






 











How would you describe what is on your jewellery bench?
My bench AKA "Precious", custom made by my Dad, has a continuous movement of unresolved useful and inspiring pieces that I pick up or create along the way, each intern becomes something unique

When not making jewellery what do you love to do?
Watching movies, going to the beach and Figure drawing. I do love to travel so I've always got that in mind. Get tattooed.
 
Favourite restaurant
I think a bbq at a mate house is my kind of thing.

Favourite movie
I could chose many but......Spy Game

Favourite travel destination
For now Italy

Favourite band
I like a lot of differnet music though Pearl Jam is always going to stay with me

Favourite book
Lonely Planet Guide....anywhere.

Favourite art work
So much to love but ....illustrations by Arthur Rackham.

Favourite building
Ponte Vecchio

See her full range of jewellery HERE