Seven Canberra jewellery designers you need to know about
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These local brands are brimming with some serious talent.
Jewellery is a personal thing. For some, it’s a way to express creativity; for others, the pieces they wear are tied to memories – whether that’s traipsing through a foreign country or celebrating a loved one.
Whatever way you choose your accessories, these seven Canberra jewellery designers traverse fashion, fun and sentimentality. Here’s why you need to know about them.
Venetia Major
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Designing bespoke jewellery that tells a story, marks a milestone and showcases personality, shopping at Venetia Major is a visual feast. The store also stocks the work of independent jewellers from across Australia, and you can pop in to browse the collection or book time for a custom design or jewellery remodelling.
Working with everything from diamonds to Australian sapphires, a visit to this shop will remind you that sparkles really are a girl’s (and guy’s) best friend.
Phoebe Porter
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Phoebe Porter’s sculptural modernist jewellery pieces are wearable works of art. Trained in gold and silver smithing and with a career spanning more than two decades, Phoebe combines geometric abstraction, bold colour and juxtaposed elements to create unique pieces that stand the test of time.
Little Moments Jewellery
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Minimalism, comfort and quality are at the heart of Little Moments Jewellery. Creating collections of handmade, recycled sterling silver pieces, this local designer has had her work showcased on the runway at Paris Fashion Week.
Viewing jewellery as a form of creative expression, self-reflection and therapy, each piece is designed to be cherished for years to come.
AMORE MIIO
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Handcrafting glass beaded bracelets that are designed to remind you of the places you love, AMORE MIIO is inspired by Europe. Drawing on the aesthetics of the Italian coast, Provence and beyond, these pieces allow you to wear your travels subtly on your wrist – perfect for when you’re in the mood to reminisce.
Ear Candy 3D
Chic, lightweight and sustainable, the earrings from Ear Candy 3D are perfect for when you want to add some flair to your outfit. With fully customisable sizes and colours, simply DM the business to create your own unique design or to order a pre-existing one.
Ferro Forma
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The duo behind Ferro Forma are artisan metalsmiths based in Braidwood, blending old-world craftsmanship with contemporary design. Using a wide range of traditional and modern metal-forming techniques – along with machinery dating from the 1850s through to today – their work is both distinctive and enduring.
Working primarily with brass and stainless steel, each handcrafted piece is created to be loved, cherished, worn and used across a lifetime.
Vetro e Metallo
Handcrafted using salvaged metals and Murano glass, Vetro e Metallo celebrates Italian heritage through its collection of rings, beads and earrings. The makers are constantly creating new collections and one-off designs in the workshop, producing each piece in their forges and kilns in Braidwood.
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