Australian Gemstones

Australian Pink Diamonds

TIMELESS. BEAUTIFUL. REFINED.

By a beautiful quirk of nature, only a tiny percentage of diamonds mined are pink in colour, making them the rarest and most valuable in the world. About ninety percent of the world’s pink diamonds originate from the Australian Argyle mine, and just one tenth of one percent of the Argyle Diamond Mine’s production is pink.

Pink diamonds are more valuable than other diamonds, with prices between 10 to 30 times that of white natural diamonds.
Argyle grades of pink are measured by tone and intensity. Tones include red, pink, purplish pink, pink rose, pink champagne, while the intensity is measured in numbers from 1-8, with 1 being the most intense in colour.

Fancy colours

The Argyle mine produces some blue diamonds, which can be as valuable and rare as pink.
Argyle and other mines around the world also produce champagne and cognac diamonds. Sometimes referred to as ‘chocolate’ diamonds, they are not as rare as pink, and so can be very affordable. Imbued with effervescent natural colours with rich overtones of yellow, orange and pink, these diamonds represent the best opportunity for value.
Fancy Yellow diamonds are mined in other parts of the world, and can vary from pastel tones through to intense golden in colour.
Coloured diamonds are highly sought after for their versatility in providing contrast in jewellery design, especially the increasingly popular black diamond.

We have an expert eye for valuable gems and will readily assist you in finding the perfect stone.

South Sea Pearls

Divine. Exquisite. Revered.

We have one of the world’s largest ranges of South Sea pearls and pearl jewellery. Whether you have a design in mind or want to have a unique piece designed and handmade by our onsite jewellers, our experienced staff will take you through our collection.

AUSTRALIAN PEARLS

The most beautiful pearls in the world grow in the seas off Australia’s north-west coast. These South Sea Pearls are also known as Broome pearls, after the small local coastal town of Broome in Western Australia, where the pollution free waters offer the unique environment required to produce pearls of such exquisite beauty. Australian pearls vary in hue from silvery white through to gold, but the most prized is white with a pink overtone.

TAHITIAN PEARLS

Tahitian pearls are farmed in and around the archipelago of Islands that makes up French Polynesia. They are cultured within Pinctada Maragritifera, the black lipped oyster, and are renowned for their multitude of colours and dark hues of green, blue, aubergine, silver, bronze and black.

GOLD PEARLS

While some are farmed in Australia, most Gold South Sea pearls are farmed in Indonesia and The Phillipines, as the warmer water temperature creates more intense colours. Gold south sea pearls display a range of sunny hues, from champagne and lemon yellows, through to deep vibrant gold.

Australian Opals

PRICELESS. LUMINOUS. UNIQUE.

Black Opal

Australian black opals, primarily found in Lightning Ridge, NSW, are renowned for their rare and captivating play of colour against a dark body tone. Each opal is unique, displaying vibrant flashes of blues, greens, and reds, making them highly prized by collectors and jewellery enthusiasts. These opals are cherished for their beauty and rarity, often considered valuable investments and treasured heirlooms.

Boulder Opal

Australian boulder opals, found mainly in Queensland, boast unique patterns within ironstone boulders. Their vibrant colours, ranging from blues to reds, make each stone a natural masterpiece. Highly sought-after by collectors and jewellers, boulder opals are prized for their individuality and beauty, often featuring as centrepieces in bespoke jewellery pieces.

White Opal

Australian white opals, primarily from South Australia, feature a milky white base with vibrant flashes of colour. Known for their translucent appearance and captivating hues, they’re popular for jewellery designs. With colours ranging from pastels to vivid tones, these opals add elegance and charm to any piece.