FAVOURITE GEMSTONE: Opal because each gemstone is unique to work with. Diamond, because it brings out the best in any piece. FAVOURITE METAL: 18-carat gold in each colour of yellow, green, rose, and white, because it always makes bespoke pieces stand alone. FAVOURITE TOOL: Marquise drawplate. Makes bespoke pieces stand well apart from any production jewellery, making light softly roll around each piece. BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVERY: Diamond, gemstone cutting and refined production techniques by my very good friend and business partner Bez Ambar. Making our designs unique and create-able for our fine jewellery collections. BEST PART OF THE JOB: Transforming beautiful gemstones to maximise their beauty into bespoke jewellery. WORST PART OF THE JOB: Wearing out my fingers when very busy. BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER: Always buy natural quality gemstones. Not only will your stock always increase in value, your customers will be well rewarded over time also. BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER: There is always room for bespoke jewellery. Do what you love. BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH: Having the right chair to encourage good posture while working. LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE: To be able to design and create an individual piece that enhances the best features of any gemstones and gives the wearer a lifetime of comments when worn, priceless. |