New Creation ‘Paradiso’ from Mondial
This unique and versatile piece has taken over 150 hours of master craftsmanship to create, and can be worn as a ring, pendant and brooch. “Paradiso’s incredible versatility should be a wonderfully attractive proposition for its potential owner. I believe our clientele will be captivated by the idea that they are effectively purchasing three spectacular […]
Member Mondial Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The award was introduced to promote excellence in the jewellery industry and according to JAA president Selwyn Brandt, is the highest honour that the association would bestow on one of its members. Speaking on behalf of Neuman at the ceremony was his son Michael who said, “As a family we’re so proud of Fred. It’s […]
Meet Mondial Pink Diamond Atelier
The Mondial story began in 1962 when Fred and Maria Neuman opened a jewellery store called Carina Jewellers on Darlinghurst Road in the fashionable East Sydney area known as Kings Cross. There are currently 2 Mondial Boutiques – Mondial Pink Diamond Atelier, established in the iconic Queen Victoria Building for over 25 years and Mondial […]
What is your top tip for a diamond purchaser when they start their search for a diamond?
“The one tip I would give is to find a jeweller you feel has plenty of experience, is genuine and that you feel confident in. If you do that, all else will follow.”
What are the current trends you are seeing in diamond set jewellery?
“We have seen an ongoing trend away from square princess cuts and towards the more individual shapes, especially oval and, to a lesser degree, pear shape. Clients are definitely increasingly interested in the provenance of their diamonds. We are also seeing a greater desire for yellow and rose gold as opposed to the complete dominance […]
What is it about your diamond jewellery that makes it unique?
“Each piece we make at Mondial is created individually but more importantly, our focus is firmly on the client and what they want. This is partly what makes us different. We don’t have a house or brand style. We believe that our job is to work with our client to create something which is a […]
What is the most memorable piece of diamond jewellery you have ever created and why?
“This is a really tough question because there have been many memorable ones although two standout pieces, that represent completely different ends of the spectrum, come to mind. The first one would be the full circle, vivid yellow diamond band which I gave to my wife as an engagement ring. This may seem a simple […]
What is it about diamonds that inspires you?
“Growing up in a jewellery family, diamonds and gemstones were always kind of familiar but it was only after finishing high school, when I went to study gemmology at the GIA in Santa Monica, that I really became interested in diamonds. The more you learn and the more experience you have with them, the more […]
