At 17, he secured the first Diamond Setting Apprenticeship in South Australia; then after winning a number of design and craftsmanship awards, he established his own workshop at home creating one off pieces for other clients and retail outlets. During this time he taught his father and brother the fine art of Jewellery Making. The first Jewellery store soon followed, and then he and wife Julie- wh
ose background in Bridal Couture brings another dimension to this duo, opened and operated four Jewellery and fashion stores for the next 30 years. Durring this time they have extensively traveled to Antwerp, in Belgium to hand select the finest Diamonds for their clients. They also travelled to Basel, Switzerland for the Worlds Largest Jewellery Fair, to Dallas, Texas for the International Jeweller’s Convention, to London’s Bond Street, and to the Ponte Vecchio- the famous Jewellery Bridge spanning the romantic Arno River in Florence- to keep their ideas fresh and up to date. They are one of the few husband and wife teams who hold the coveted GIA (Gemmological Institute of America) Diamond Graduate Grading Diplomas, combining their Manufacturing and Design experience to offer the best possible service, to find the Diamond that suits your taste and budget-
“When you think about the love it will symbolize, you naturally want the best you can afford, and a beautiful stone that you will treasure forever”
Now semi-retired in the beautiful rural surrounds of Casterton, Victoria he is available to you for the creating beautiful unique one-off fine jewellery pieces, remodelling and repairing of all your jewellery, including watches.
