There is a wide range of local designers that can bring a gasp of fresh hair into your wardrobe, from small boutiques to internationally known brands. We’ve picked our top 3 so you can try something new on your next accessories purchase.
Natalie Marie
Natalie Marie Jewellery is the place to go if you like smaller, finer pieces of jewellery. She is based in Sydney and wears many hats, designing, creating and refining each and every piece herself as she maintains complete creative control through each and every step, from conception of a design to completion of a piece, each resulting ring, necklace or bracelet is a testament to Natalie’s dedication and love for her craft. Her collection is filled with precious metals and semi-precious stones.
Natalie, originally from the UK, has lived in coastal Sydney since 2007, graduating in 2010 with a bachelor of fine arts; jewellery and object from Sydney College of the arts.
Lucy Folk
One Seriously talented jewellery designer, Lucy Folk has been receiving international attention. Lucy works with a huge range of materials to produce some beautiful, interesting and original accessories. She often crochets metallic materials to create clustered, knitted looks that are accompanied by glass, metal or pearls. Allowing her imagination to go boldly against the grain, handmade jewels, Italian handmade eyewear and lust worthy cocktail clutches create a subtle sense of luxury with timeless wearability.
Melanie Rice
Melbourne designer and maker, Melanie Rice works predominantly with enamel and copper, Melanie creates a huge range of jewellery that includes the full gamut—necklaces, rings, bangles and earrings. When she began making jewellery, it naturally became an integral part of her practice. Landing with a bright splash in the Melbourne scene in 2009, she found a receptive audience who shared her understanding of the power and delight in colour.
Stocked throughout Australia and abroad, Melanie imbues each handmade piece with the joy she finds in colour and the wonder she explores in the process of making.