I am a studio-based artisan located in Sydney, Australia, specializing in the precision faceting and carving of gemstones. My work encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques, from traditional and modern designs to unique, one-of-a-kind creations.
I find joy and satisfaction in the journey of transforming a rough stone into a polished masterpiece. This creative process involves exploring ideas, learning and refining techniques, and continuously developing my skills. Each piece I work on has been carefully considered and given due time, attention and respect.
I invite you to browse my collection and if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment to view my gems and carvings, please feel free to contact me. I do take commissions and custom orders and if you would like to view a small sample of the rough gem material I have available to select from, have a look here.
Rose Quartz - Rose Carving - 21.49ct
Browse Available Gemstones and Carvings
Discover the art of the gemcutter and see just how beautiful gems can be when given the time, attention and respect they deserve.
The gems and carvings showcased on my website represent just a small selection of what I have available in my extensive backroom inventory so if you’ve been searching everywhere for your perfect gem and still can’t find it, get in touch and let me know what you’re chasing.
What to Look for When Buying a Gem
To take the mystery out of buying a gemstone read my guide. It has information and tips that could save you money and help avoid the disappointment of purchasing an inferior gem.
I know just how daunting and downright confusing looking for a gemstone can be. It can certainly feel like a bit of a wild west show out there and hard to know who to trust. Hopefully this information will be of some assistance.
If you have any questions feel free to get in touch.
Lapidary Services and Gem Repairs
I offer a full range of lapidary services including repairing damaged and scratched gems, repolishing old worn gems, cutting new gems from rough and recutting poorly finished commercial gems.
Find out more here.
Commissions and Custom Orders
I do take commissions and custom orders so if you would like something specially carved or cut, perhaps from a piece of rough that you or a family member have found or for a birthday present or to mark an anniversary or significant event get in touch with me to discuss your requirements and lets see what we can come up with.
You can also have a look here to see some of the many types of gemstones available to choose from.
Presentation and Storage Boxes
My gem carvings come with an individually fitted presentation box in the style used for storing traditional Asian and Japanese netsuke carvings and delicate items such as ceramic cups and bowls, glass and clothes. The boxes are made from Japanese paulownia wood.
Gem Rough
Before they become polished gems and carvings they are first rough stones, colourful and raw, beautiful and full of promise and a thousand possibilities. Some are truly ancient whose existence is measured in aeons, others as recent as volcanic eruptions and dinosaurs. Each and every time I pick up one of these rough stones I have a moment of awe and wonder as if I have just met a friend from deep time. Every stone has it’s own story to tell.
On this page is a gallery of photos showing stones in their original raw form where you can see them in their myriad colours and hues.
Next Steps
Once you’ve discovered your perfect gem, the next step is turning it into a beautiful piece of jewellery. I can recommend reliable jewellers who have worked with my gems in the past and consistently deliver exceptional results. These are the jewellers I trust when I want something made.
