Meet the Judges: 2023 Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards
CEOGOOD DESIGN AUSTRALIA Dr Brandon Gien is the CEO of Good Design Australia, Chair of the Australian Good Design Awards, and Deputy Chair of the Australian Design Council. This is Brandon’s third time judging the Diamond Guild Jewellery Awards. Creative DirectorCARLA ZAMPATTI Karlie Ungar is a multi-disciplinary designer across fashion and interior design. With expertise in shaping and […]
Award Winner – Berj Ohanessian
What are the key elements to consider when designing an award-winning diamond jewellery piece that stands out from the rest? I begin by thinking about what I want to make eg ring or earrings or bracelet etc and also which category I may be interested in entering. From there I just start sketching shapes and […]
Award Winner – Olivar Musson
What are the key elements to consider when designing an award-winning diamond jewellery piece that stands out from the rest? For me it is always innovation of setting! Creating a new technique to secure the diamond to enhance its brilliance or shape is the starting point. I then sculpt the rest of the piece around […]
Award Winner – John Calleija
What are the key elements to consider when designing an award-winning diamond jewellery piece that stands out from the rest? The purpose of the Diamond Guild Jewellery Awards is to be ground-breaking! Instead of following the crowd with imitations you are at the forefront of creating a new design trend. I believe there are several […]
Meet the Member – Jeff Einstein
This month we meet up with one of our boutique designer jewellers from the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Jeff Einstein. Although now firmly a proud and award winning member of the Australian Jewellery industry, Jeff’s love of jewellery started at a young age in his homeland South Africa. Tell us the story of how you […]
What would be your dream fantasy piece of diamond jewellery to create?
‘That’s a hard question as there are so many types of pieces that are perfect for showcasing diamonds. I would love the opportunity to create a tiara or crown purely for the fact that so few of these pieces are made today and looking back to jewellery design of the past there is so much […]
What trends are you seeing in diamond jewellery in 2022?
‘It has been wonderful to see so many people appreciating the fancy shapes and various colours that diamonds come in. There has also been a return to yellow gold as the metal of choice. Many trending designs have accents of small fancy shape diamonds which creates interest and individuality.’
What is your advice to anyone looking to purchase a diamond?
‘I would always ensure that you receive an guarantee that the diamond you are purchasing has been ethically sourced. I would also stress how important it is to be able to view a gem in person prior to purchasing to appreciate the ‘soul’ of the diamond. Choosing to buy a diamond from a jeweller who […]
What do you enjoy about working with diamonds?
‘I love that no two diamonds are exactly alike. From a design point of view, today there are so many wonderful shapes and colours in diamonds to inspire our designs. It is great to have the opportunity to select some of the more unusual diamonds and then to be able to handcraft pieces to showcase […]
Meet the Judges: 2023 Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards
CEOGOOD DESIGN AUSTRALIA Dr Brandon Gien is the CEO of Good Design Australia, Chair of the Australian Good Design Awards, and Deputy Chair of the Australian Design Council. This
Award Winner – Berj Ohanessian
What are the key elements to consider when designing an award-winning diamond jewellery piece that stands out from the rest? I begin by thinking about what I want to make eg ring o
Award Winner – Olivar Musson
What are the key elements to consider when designing an award-winning diamond jewellery piece that stands out from the rest? For me it is always innovation of setting! Creating a n
Award Winner – John Calleija
What are the key elements to consider when designing an award-winning diamond jewellery piece that stands out from the rest? The purpose of the Diamond Guild Jewellery Awards is to
Meet the Member – Jeff Einstein
This month we meet up with one of our boutique designer jewellers from the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Jeff Einstein. Although now firmly a proud and award winning member of the Aus
What would be your dream fantasy piece of diamond jewellery to create?
‘That’s a hard question as there are so many types of pieces that are perfect for showcasing diamonds. I would love the opportunity to create a tiara or crown purely for the fa
What trends are you seeing in diamond jewellery in 2022?
‘It has been wonderful to see so many people appreciating the fancy shapes and various colours that diamonds come in. There has also been a return to yellow gold as the metal of
What is your advice to anyone looking to purchase a diamond?
‘I would always ensure that you receive an guarantee that the diamond you are purchasing has been ethically sourced. I would also stress how important it is to be able to view a
What do you enjoy about working with diamonds?
‘I love that no two diamonds are exactly alike. From a design point of view, today there are so many wonderful shapes and colours in diamonds to inspire our designs. It is great
