Cerrone was awarded the honour by Governor General David Hurley in a ceremony on 18 April, acknowledged for his contribution to Australia’s arts, manufacturing and business sectors. | Source: Cerrone

Nicola Cerrone OAM, Cerrone Jewellers managing director

Cerrone has trained 8 master jewellers who are now passing their skills to new apprentices. Cerrone told Jeweller: “These young apprentices are the future voices of the industry and I’m very happy to see the government prioritising apprenticeship programs.” | Source: Cerrone

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Cerrone Jewellers today stands as a flourishing Australian family-owned business with international recognition. | Source: Cerrone Jewellers

From humble beginnings in Italy, and opening his first flagship store in 1972 with an expansion soon after in 1982, Cerrone's impeccable craftsmanship, warmth and commitment to the future of the trade is what helped build his name.

Nicola Cerrone welcomes the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the head office and workshops in Leichhardt. | Source: Cerrone

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tours the Cerrone facility, visiting the apprentice desks in Leichhardt. | Source: Cerrone

Cerrone specialises in rare pink diamonds from the famous Argyle mine. | Source: Cerrone