Reputable jewellery valuations Sydney Picture a Brink’s tractor-trailer carrying gems and jewellery from a jewellery show in San Mateo, California, to another jewellery show in Pasadena. There were 20-30 footlockers and bags in the truck, weighing about 100 pounds each, and a single lock on the door. At about 2 am on July 11 the tractor-trailer stopped 80 miles north of Los Angeles at the Flying J rest stop near Lebec. The two armed guard drivers left the armoured vehicle completely unattended in a remote area. It’s currently unclear exactly how long they were gone, but thought to be 27 minute ..read more

Do you know that fine silk thread is considered necessary for stringing pearls and gemstones? Although it is perfectly all right to string many types of semi-precious beads on one or more strands of flexible steel or nylon wire, in which case you need crimps (which are soft metal beads) and wire protectors for a neat finish. But sewing cotton – however many strands you use – is simply not strong enough, and you should not forget that the rough edges of beads can be quite sharp and saw through cotton quite easily. Leather is good for stringing bracelets on, or waxed cotton cord for macrame, whi ..read more

Oh the frustration of having a watch or a clock that’s not in working order. And it happens all the time! Of course sometimes it’s only a battery that needs to be replaced, although you can’t always do that yourself, but often the watch needs to be cleaned and checked at the same time, and it can be difficult and to find an affordable expert who can do that in this day and age. To the Sydney Watch Centre, restoring a classic watch is a way of life. We love to restore the movement to luminous dials, and to clean and polish cases and original bracelets. Come to us for repairs and second hand wat ..read more

Only five blue diamonds weighing between 10 and 15 carats have ever come to auction. The Blue Moon of Josephine, a cushion-shaped, 12.03-carat, fancy-vivid-blue, internally flawless, was sold by Sotheby’s Geneva in 2015 for US$48.5 million, and the Oppenheimer Blue, a step-cut, 14.62-carat, fancy-vivid-blue, VVS1-clarity stone, was sold by Christie’s Geneva in 2016 for US$57.5 million. Diamonds are forever In April 2021, Petra Diamonds recovered a blue diamond of “exceptional quality in terms of both its colour and clarity”, weighing 39.34 carats at its Cullinan mine in South Africa, which it ..read more

Christmas 2020! As the year winds down I can’t help but wonder, what just happened? Since the beginning of the pandemic we have only opened the office on Tuesdays, but leading up to Christmas we will also open, by appoint­ment only, on Thursdays and Saturdays. So I have been spending more time in the garden, pottering around home, and with my second passion, part-time work in the Justice sector. After nearly 40 years here I am thinking of retirement, and whilst I’m not quite there yet I have decided to reduce stock levels by holding my first ever sale. Here at DBD we always give great value an ..read more

Master Jeweller Sydney Karen Lindley is one of the most reputable jewellery designers and gemmologists in Sydney. Call (612) 9232 1611 and experience the pleasure of working with her! Think “Jewellery”, think Karen Lindley! With almost 40 years of experience in the field, Karen is one of the most highly respected jewellers in Sydney – particularly where diamonds, opals and coloured gemstones are concerned. Enjoy choosing the next piece of jewellery from beginning to end And it doesn’t stop there. Karen provides a service from A to Z: whether you are looking to design your own engagement or wed ..read more

We regret to advise that effective today, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close the office. To provide the level of personal service and quality that we are known for, will be difficult at this time It is our absolute priority to protect our staff as well as our customers and aim to be here for you all on the other side of all this. We are greatly appreciative of your support and hope to see you all again soon. Stay healthy and take care of each other ..read more

Diamond Engagement Rings Sydney Explore the various shapes and cuts for our diamond engagement rings in Sydney. Emerald, pear, princess, oval and cushion cuts! Select your style! Fancy-shaped diamonds are really fun. Even Meghan Markle thinks so! The centre stone of the Duchess of Sussex’s engagement ring is a simple, elegant cushion-cut diamond, Angelia Jolie, Kate Hudson, Beyoncé, Kate Beckinsale, Mariah Carey and Kristin Bell all have emerald-cut diamonds and Avril Lavigne has a 14-carat pear-shape engagement ring. Hollywood celebrities have been saying yes to fancy shape diamond engagement ..read more

Custom Made Engagement Rings Sydney Karen has spent more than 30 years creating custom made engagement & wedding rings in Sydney. Discuss your ideas with her and let her make them into a reality! Your treasured engagement ring is going to be the single most important piece of jewellery you will ever have, and the one that you will wear for the rest of your life. What could be better than to design this to your own specific taste, incorporating everything that symbolises your love in this one beloved piece of jewellery? Custom-made engagement rings have always been very popular, and for goo ..read more

Engagement Ring Ideas, Styles & Settings in Sydney The TOP engagement ring ideas, settings and styles for 2020! Contact Karen – jewellery designer in Sydney, for unique pieces of jewellery for the bride-to-be! Emma Stone has just set a new trend with her Pearl Snowflake Ring, described as “a wearable work of art, worthy of any collection.” That seems to have opened the floodgates to a wave of unique rings. No longer does the solitaire diamond reign among brides-to-be — now colour is acceptable and designs can be ultra-modern and tailored to the individual. How about a luxuriously romantic ..read more