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Opals… Australia’s Gift From Mother Nature

16 November 2023

ABC Radio

Opals… Australia’s Gift From Mother Nature

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses Opals including this magnificent Opal Doublet brooch/pendant and earrings.

The Use of Precious Metals in Jewellery

18 October 2023

ABC Radio

The Use of Precious Metals in Jewellery

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses the different metals used in the making of jewels.

Pearls of Wisdom

20 September 2023

ABC Radio

Pearls of Wisdom

Adrian was recently featured talking to Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, discussing the subject of Pearls.

All Things Diamonds

22 August 2023

ABC Radio

All Things Diamonds

Adrian was recently featured talking to Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, discussing the subject of Diamonds.

How to recycle and refashion antique jewellery

19 July 2023

ABC Radio

How to recycle and refashion antique jewellery

Ever wondered why it's so expensive to refashion Nana's old engagement ring?

The significance of the Crown Jewels with Melbourne jewellery historian Adrian Dickens

5 May 2023

ABC Radio

The significance of the Crown Jewels with Melbourne jewellery historian Adrian Dickens

The Crown Jewels are historic and are used during every Coronation.

Parkinson's Disease Fundraiser

24 September 2022

Hamilton Spectator

Parkinson's Disease Fundraiser

The Southern Grampians Parkinson’s Peer Support Group is to be the beneficiary of funds raised at an event hosted by the Hamilton Hamper on Wednesday evening, which featured guest speakers that included Dr David Rendell, who spoke on his personal experiences with the disease.

Auction treasures: The £10 sparkler that morphed into a $3.3m pendant

15 November 2018

The Australian Financial Review

Auction treasures: The £10 sparkler that morphed into a $3.3m pendant

The story begins in the late 1980s when a woman in West London spotted a cheap piece of costume jewellery at a car boot sale. She bought the sparkly ring for "a tenner" and wore it on her finger for the next 30 years. One day she casually showed it off to a jeweller, who told her it looked like a white diamond and was probably worth more than £10. It was probably worth £100,000.

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