Circa AD Jewels is a bespoke, one‑stop personal jeweller, owned and run by Adrian Dickens — a jeweller with over 40 years’ experience who is passionate about jewels. Adrian’s experiences included running three iconic Australian jewellery brands for over 20 years.
Circa AD Jewels guiding principles are trust, value, and discretion.
With a particular focus on creating or re‑creating pieces that will be worn rather than kept in a drawer unseen and unworn, Circa AD Jewels believes, as did the actor and great jewellery collector Elizabeth Taylor, “that jewellery is to be worn, where it can be treasured, loved and admired.”
At least 85% of his Modern jewels are made in Melbourne.
Adrian is a lecturer with ArtsNational and has presented his talks throughout Australia at select private Clubs, prestigious venues and private homes. He is also a regular commentator on both ABC Radio Melbourne and ABC Radio National's Overnight show.

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My last interview with Trevor Chappell & upcoming events
4 August 2026
Yet another busy month full of repairs, re-threadings, re-designing and buying and selling wearable beautiful jewels.
Local ABC Radio Across Australia
Jewellery for day & jewellery for night
15 July 2026
Today’s interview started with a discussion about wearing jewellery during the daytime and nighttime.
Circa AD Jewels
Wow! Where is the year going?
7 July 2026
Welcome to my July 2026 newsletter. Wow! Where is the year going? Another busy month has just gone by, with the launch of my new Maria Callas talk which has gone down a treat.
LATEST NEWS

Talks Club: Maria Callas—Her Life, Jewels & Great Opera StagesThu, 08 OctMajorca Room, City Library
Talks Club: The Mitford Sisters & the Devonshire JewelsTue, 20 OctMajorca Room, City Library
Talks Club: Elizabeth Taylor & Hollywood MansionsThu, 19 NovMajorca Room, City Library

































