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Why are insurance valuations important?
Once you have chosen the insurance cover for your jewellery it is important to ensure that you have an up to date insurance valuation for each item. The value should also be reviewed at least every two years to ensure it is still current and adequate and adjusted in the policy value. With some items […]
Members win at JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards
Rhys Turner took out the pinnacle award of Jeweller of the Year for his angular and architecturally inspired piece, Facets of Morality. Turner won the Coloured Gemstone award earlier in the evening for the platinum and parti sapphire ring that features multiple finishes including sandblast, polish and emery. He said being recognised among the other […]
Kate’s Royal Jewels
The Nizam instructed Elizabeth to choose anything she wanted from Cartier; she selected this long chain with 38 diamonds at its center, plus 13 emerald cut diamonds and a pear-shaped drop. “It was one of the most magnificent wedding presents,” says Leslie Field, author of The Queen’s Jewels. It was the fourth time the Queen […]
2. The Hope Diamond
Worth an astonishing $350 million, the Hope Diamond is a blue stone that is 45.52 carats in size and according to legend, it is cursed because so many people associated with it have died. The Hope Diamond is believed to have been mined in India in the 17th Century and was taken to France, where […]
Meet BERJANI
BERJANI Jewellers – Winner of numerous jewellery design awards and most recently awarded the Supreme Winner in the 2015 Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards. BERJANI was established in 1984 by husband and wife team Berj and Ani Ohanessian. Berj, the creative talent, is the designer and master craftsman for BERJANI. He received his qualifications from […]
Biggest rock you’ve seen?
The Cullinan diamond, also known as the Star of Africa, weighs in at 530.20 carats. This stone can be found on the Sovereign’s Sceptre with the Cross.
What’s the easiest way to spot a genuine diamond?
A natural diamond will always have more brilliance, even when the stone gets dirty.
Describe your greatest achievement
We were recently selected by Aston Martin to create an exclusive range of jewellery for their clients. Dealing with one of the world’s coolest brands was quite an honour and to have been chosen from across the other side of the world was extremely humbling. The collection was inspired by the iconic curves and design […]
What is the best piece of advice you have when buying a diamond?
The most important aspect of purchasing is that you have trust and faith in the company you are dealing with to guide you in the right direction that is right for them! Every client is an individual and their design should reflect this. Quality is also a very important aspect to look for when you […]
What makes buying a diamond from you a unique experience?
People really enjoy the unique custom design part of our business and love to sit with our in store artists to design a ring that symbolises both their love for each other as well as a reflection of part of their personality. In a world of mass production to make things easier and quicker for […]
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 trends are you seeing in diamond jewellery and what do you predict for the coming year?
I would like to see all jewellery become completely ethical and sustainably crafted. The future is in our hands and Calleija understands stronger actions must be taken to help protect our planet. We have become extremely conscious of every step we take. From eliminating single use plastics, to the energy efficient practices we use in […]
What has been the most memorable piece you have ever designed?
I will always remember designing the ‘Virtual Eros’ diamond mask. Out of 2,500 entries, Calleija was bestowed with the De Beers International Diamond Design Award in 2000. Virtual Eros was designed with 44 carats of brilliant diamonds and was chosen as a personal favourite by Madonna. To see it featured in countless publications and in […]
What do you love about working with diamonds?
To work with diamonds is an immense privilege as they are one of nature’s most ancient treasures. Diamonds are the pinnacle of timeless beauty and universally represent endless love and eternal devotion. One of my favourite aspects about working with diamonds, is creating a piece designed to be cherished for generations. To design and create […]
Which diamond clarity is best?
FL, or flawless, is the highest clarity rating for a diamond. Even when examined at 10x magnification, the GIA only grades a diamond as perfect if it has no flaws or blemishes visible to a skilled grader. Things get a little more challenging and subjective when it comes to determining the appropriate clarity grade for […]
