Hi there! I have been designing and making jewellery for over 27 years, having completed my 4 year Bachelor of Arts in Silversmithing with Honours in 1995 from the Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Since 2006 I have been working on a unique range to combine jewellery with our love of horses. I do believe jewellery is such a personal expression of who we are, and hope I can create a special piece which is significant and unique for you.
The Studio
The studio moved from the Great Ocean Road in Victoria up to the Mid North Coast of NSW in 2013. Now we are riding distance to a long sandy beach just south of Port Macquarie which is glorious.
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Quality
Each piece of jewellery is fully handmade in the studio here in the mid north coast NSW, Australia, and stamped with my personal Makers Mark as a signature signifying quality and unique design. The stamp consists of two crescent moons surrounding the full moon, with the letter M in the centre. The jewellery is also stamped with the identifying code of metal quality, eg 925 for Sterling Silver and 375 for 9 carat Gold. Go to the FAQ for more details on these. I do NOT use base plated metal in my jewellery, only precious metals. Each connection is also soldered for the longevity and safety of your piece.
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My own horses....
Treasure is my golden girl, an Andalusian part bred Palomino mare . We are working on a broad variety of things including riding on the beach as often as possible :), trail riding with the local ATHRA group, Working Equitation, Dressage, Skill at Arms, and Mounted Archery!
Rio is my pure Andalusian gelding, full name "Orrio" meaning Gold River in Spanish. He is often the inspiration for these beautiful and original designs. I have done lots of different things with him and particularly love Liberty with Rio as he is so connected with me, my heart horse!
Silver is the grande dame of the family, mini appaloosa, small in size but huge in nature, she is the oldest here and I've had her for 16 years! After having 3 foals, I taught her to carry a rider by teaching her liberty, popped my 5 year old son on her back, and gradually transferred the direction from myself over to my son. She has gone on to teach both my sons to ride, been a "circus" trick pony at many local festivals, and is now semi retired and enjoying life! Bravest and smartest one in the herd, if I could make her 15 hands high I would have!
Basil is our labrador in horse form :) A black standardbred gelding, his only two gears are stop... and walk.... anything more than that is too much bother. What a character though, a permanent droll expression but a heart of gold!
Rio is my pure Andalusian gelding, full name "Orrio" meaning Gold River in Spanish. He is often the inspiration for these beautiful and original designs. I have done lots of different things with him and particularly love Liberty with Rio as he is so connected with me, my heart horse!
Silver is the grande dame of the family, mini appaloosa, small in size but huge in nature, she is the oldest here and I've had her for 16 years! After having 3 foals, I taught her to carry a rider by teaching her liberty, popped my 5 year old son on her back, and gradually transferred the direction from myself over to my son. She has gone on to teach both my sons to ride, been a "circus" trick pony at many local festivals, and is now semi retired and enjoying life! Bravest and smartest one in the herd, if I could make her 15 hands high I would have!
Basil is our labrador in horse form :) A black standardbred gelding, his only two gears are stop... and walk.... anything more than that is too much bother. What a character though, a permanent droll expression but a heart of gold!
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Inspiration
Inspiration comes from the love of family and sharing beautiful moments which stay in our hearts forever.
Inspiration is also found in the sea, the moon and organic shapes eg. spirals which occur within nature and inspire beauty within us all.
The quote below is close to my heart, and describes my way of life making jewellery for you each day...
Inspiration is also found in the sea, the moon and organic shapes eg. spirals which occur within nature and inspire beauty within us all.
The quote below is close to my heart, and describes my way of life making jewellery for you each day...
The master in the art of living
makes little distinction between
his work and his play,
his labour and his leisure,
his mind and his body,
his education and his recreation,
his love and his religion.
He hardly knows which is which.
He simply pursues his vision of excellence
in whatever he does,
leaving others to decide
where he is working or playing.
To him, he is always doing both.
~ Zen Buddhist Quote ~
makes little distinction between
his work and his play,
his labour and his leisure,
his mind and his body,
his education and his recreation,
his love and his religion.
He hardly knows which is which.
He simply pursues his vision of excellence
in whatever he does,
leaving others to decide
where he is working or playing.
To him, he is always doing both.
~ Zen Buddhist Quote ~