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Jewellery holds great sentimental value. Often wh

Jewellery holds great sentimental value.

Often when we gaze upon our treasured jewellery we recall emotional moments. There is nothing like laying eyes upon your jewellery and reminiscing of the special occasion when you received that piece or the person who gifted it to you. It's quite remarkable how much emotion jewellery can evoke, the memories that come flooding back, special moments, special people and so much more.

This ring held such memories for my client. Imagine how she felt when I had to explain to her that the settings were extremely worn, resulting in one diamond falling out. Some claws were missing and others were beyond repair.

However, all was not lost, there is always hope, in this case, we were able to remake the piece to look like the original, we were even able to reuse the original gold to help create the new ring and reset the original stones too!

Thank you for choosing Jewellers Vault.
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And now a heartfelt story of a different kind. No

And now a heartfelt story of a different kind.

Not only do we take your old sentimental Jewellery and give it a new life, we help you to begin your stories too!
Join us in a warm, heartfelt congratulations to this gorgeous family, bounding into new beginnings with their fur baby by their side.
Thank you for letting us share your photos ❤️ We love receiving happy snaps like these from clients 👌

Congratulations again! Wishing you all the happiness in the world!
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Happy Valentine's Day to those that celebrate it a

Happy Valentine's Day to those that celebrate it and Happy Friday to those that don't <3
I love this heart pendant set. Let me tell you their story!

The client came in because the 'Mumma' heart had been lost 😔
Only the 'baby' heart remained. The set was originally made to be the 'baby' inside the 'mummy' <3
Such a sweet idea, made to represent the bond a mother and her child share, the larger heart was worn by Mum and the little heart by her daughter <3 Yep, I made that "Awe" sound too <3
Anyway, somewhere along the way Mum lost her heart, I mean not literally, she lost her pendant.
So Dad asked if I could recreate Mum's heart using the baby one as the basis <3 of course I said yes, such a sweet idea!

We discussed all the details of the original, even down to the numbers he wanted on the back. I got so caught up in the emotion of how cute the whole idea was, I completely forgot to ask what the numbers represent, any guesses?

This heart is made even more special because it was made from the clients own gold, a bracelet no longer worn. Just beautiful!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading.
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This is just the most #beautiful #transformation M

Two things beloved: 🌟 A beautiful tear inducing

Two things beloved:
🌟 A beautiful tear inducing poem "Footprints in the sand"
🌟 A treasured wedding ring, they symbol of eternal love

This client came in with an idea, she had a treasured locket and her late husband's wedding ring. She dearly wanted them combined into a pendant that she could wear with a love and pride only the one left behind would understand.
Together we discussed the options and came up with a way to showcase the footprints on the pendant that meant so much while keeping the wedding ring intact. If you look closely you can still see dints and scratches from a lifetime of wear ❤️ Combined together forever, to be worn close to the heart and to remember someone very special no longer walking beside you.

A wonderful way to evoke the memories you treasure from a lifetime of togetherness.
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This ring is very special. Not only is the ring c

This ring is very special.

Not only is the ring created from a collection of family heirlooms, the owner sought out Jewellers Vault all the way from Melbourne!

This client wasn't sure of the style she wanted when she first came in. She just knew that she had four very sentimental rings and she really wanted to combine them into one.

Combining sentimental old Jewellery into some new is a fantastic way to create a link from the past to the present. A way to hold close the memories of loved ones who are no longer here to hold.
Thank you for choosing Jewellers Vault all the way from Melbourne. 💎 Claudia 💎
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This client had a sentimental bangle, the larger o

This client had a sentimental bangle, the larger one in the before photo. But there was problems with it.
It was paper thin with a rolled over inside edge. What this means is, essentially, it is hollowed out inside. The biggest problem here is that it don'ts easily and will eventually tear. Hollow jewellery is not made to last. It cannot handle the knocks and stress that everyday wear creates. If you are going to wear hollow jewellery you need to treat it very carefully, make it the very last thing you put on before going out and make sure it's the first thing you take off when you get home.
OR
Do what this client did and use your other broken and unworn Jewellery to create a sold gold replica of your beloved bangle!
Now that the bangle is solid gold, it can withstand the knocks of everyday wear.
Solid gold bangles out live their owners by generations! With no moving parts there is minimal wear and tear. It's the perfect everyday piece of jewellery.

Get a quote today.
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Ok, here we go again 😍 #sentimental ❤️ #fa

Ok, here we go again 😍

#sentimental ❤️
#family ❤️
#jewellery ❤️ A #daughter is preparing to celebrate her #birthday and Mum has a wonderful idea. What a better #gift than combining #generations of history, #gold and #gemstones into one ultimate #ring 😍

When I first met the new owner of this ring, we discussed her likes, her style, the meaning behind these pieces and what she was hoping to achieve with her #jewellerytransformation
She knew exactly what she wanted when it came to #style The only thing I had to do, was work out how to achieve the look she wanted using the gemstones being gifted to her by her family.
Each of these #stones has a story all its own and they are now woven together just like a family. We each have our own story, then we create and share stories as a family, Jewellery is no different.
Just imagine, one day, when this young lady has children of her own, she can share with them the story of how this ring came about, and perhaps, one day, pass it, with its rich history on, ready for the next generation to add their own stories to.
Jewellery is amazing in that way, it brings forth emotions and memories in such a special way. I hope you enjoy reading these pieces I write as much as I enjoy writing and sharing them.
Get in touch if you would like to start your own Jewellery Transformation, we are currently booking work for April.
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New #handmade #gents #ruby #signet #ring Made from

New #handmade #gents #ruby #signet #ring
Made from the client's #sentimental #oldgold to #create a solid, ruby version of the old #diamond ring.

The client wanted to keep the #original look, but beef up the band, change the #diamonds for #rubies and make the new ring much more #robust than the old one ever was.
#jewellersvault was able to use the client's old gold, a sentimental combination of 9ct and 18ct, to make the new ring.
All extra #stones were returned to the client, along with the excess gold.
The #ethical rubies were sourced by Jewellers Vault and the whole ring was handmade, #handengraved and hand-set here in #brisbane and the #redlandscoast
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What do you do when you have a beautiful opal but

What do you do when you have a beautiful opal but you really don't like the setting/ring it's in?

Why, you bring it to Jewellers Vault and let us work our magic 🌟😍 What a lovely jewellery transformation for this beautiful client!

And her response, when she opened the box...
"Oh my it looks better than I imagined, thank you!!!" Did you know opals are Australia's national gemstone?
There are quite a few types of opal available, they vary greatly in quality and price.
Opals are a delicate stone, they need to be treated with care. We recommend that you treasure your opal jewellery in order to give it a long life.
Remove opal jewellery before playing sports, going to the gym, doing housework or gardening.
Have your opal jewellery regularly checked and professionally cleaned.
Make your opal jewellery the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.

If you have questions feel free to leave them in the comments.
Thank you for choosing Jewellers Vault.
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Just when you thought " Claudia couldn't possibly

Just when you thought " Claudia couldn't possibly get any more sentimental"
I go and treat you to this beauty 😍 you're welcome ❤️ This client and her Mum are some of the sweetest people I know! They've been at Jewellers Vault quite a few times and even dropped by with home-made cheesecake for me once ❤️ by the way, I LOVE cheesecake and theirs was divine 👌

They came is to find out if we could supply some birthstones and use their gold to make a ring.
This is no ordinary ring either, this ring is made for the daughter. The sentimental gold envelopes three unique gemstones, one represents the father, one represents the mother and the third is for the daughter.

Recently this family has been through hell and back, while that is not my story to tell, let me say the road for them is hard and a long way from over.

This ring is a symbol, a symbol of unity, love and above all else family! A symbol that is being worn with pride to remember all the hope, treasured moments and love a family provides.

Thank you for choosing Jewellers Vault to bring your idea to life. 💎 Claudia 💎
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Celebrating the #birth of a #baby is always a wond

Oh my, I hope you've got the tissues handy! Last

Oh my, I hope you've got the tissues handy!

Last year, a client came in with a very worn out bracelet.
From the way she held it and tenderly placed in upon my desk, I knew it held great meaning. Sadly I had also seen the state of it, before it even touched the desk and I knew it wasn't going to be an easy conversation.

The bracelet was inherited from her Mum, it was one of those items that was worn and loved everyday. It had already been repaired quite a few times and the wear and tear it now showed was too great to be repaired again. Sometimes this happens. In lots of cases we can repair and restore Jewellery and then in some cases we can't.

It is sad. I felt it and I know the client felt it too. If you've met me, you'll know the one phrase I hate saying is "It can't be repaired" I always try to find a solution for you, something, an option to keep what you treasure so much in your Jewellery collection and not just in the bottom of the Jewellery box, unworn.

Well, we chatted, and I pondered. I offered a bangle, or a ring, neither of which felt right to the client.
So I suggested a pendant, she didn't know what type...until I showed her a 'nugget' she rather liked the idea.

In fact, it ended up being the most perfect idea because as we chatted, she recalled a collection of sentimental sapphires, also inherited, that someone very dear to her had found on the gem-fields many years ago!

What better way to honour the past lives of her family than by combining the metal of the bracelet with the sapphires that would now represent her 4 children!

A piece to truly combine past, present and future generations into one! A piece that every time she gazes upon it, will evoke memories of family, of those watching from above and of those still here with her.
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What a restoration! When this ring came instore fo

What a restoration!
When this ring came instore for a quote, the client was a little sad with the news I shared.
Some of the emeralds were chipped and broken and most of the claws were almost worn away.

It is a very sentimental ring for the client. She knew that it had already spent a lifetime being treasured and worn, that's what made it so special to her.

I'd like to take this moment to let you know that emeralds are a soft and brittle gemstone. They are not a gemstone that handles the knocks of everyday wear. Treat them with care and love. Have them regularly checked for damage. Natural emeralds are not a cheap stone to replace, so love them, care for them and they will love you back with a lifetime of beauty.

Back to my story.
In order to repair this ring, we had to remove all the stones, take away the white claws and settings, create new settings and claws and source matching natural emeralds to replace the chipped and broken ones. While it was no easy task, it was worth the effort. The client now has her sentimental ring with safe and secure gemstones all ready for her to enjoy and love.

Thank you for choosing Jewellers Vault. 💎 Claudia 💎
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This one made me laugh! The client kept telling me

This one made me laugh!
The client kept telling me she had a bag of old gold waiting to be recreated into something new.
Both our lives are so busy that it was difficult to find the time to meet up to discuss ideas.

Time went by and every time we spoke the bag of gold would get a mention. I am not one to rush people into making a decision about their jewellery as once I begin the task of separating the gold from the stones it's a one way highway 😂 There is no going back.
Settings need to be destroyed in order to save the stones and once I begin melting down the gold, well, I'm sure you can understand I can't put it back to how it was 🔥 I mean, people say I perform magic on their Jewellery but some things are simply not possible!

Anyway, after two or three years of talking about having something made, we finally got our acts together and caught up to discuss Jewellery wants, needs and possibilities!

And 🌟 Voila 🌟

A beautiful handmade solid gold bangle with a gorgeous and reflective hammered finish 💥
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Happy 2020 Beautiful People! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Happy 2020 Beautiful People!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Yes, today is the day, I'm back and ready for another amazing year bringing your gorgeous Jewellery ideas to life 💖

What a better way to kick off the New Year than with this stunning diamond ring!

This client came to me with one goal; to create a ring that would symbolise the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
She was putting a part of her life behind her. She was moving to a new state, moving into a new home and starting a whole new phase of her life. She wanted to have something created from the past, that would exemplify those thoughts and feelings.
Something she could gaze lovingly upon and remind herself of how strong, independent and awesome she is!
Sometimes we all need that reminder. So here is hers.

A beacon of how far she has come in life, a statement of how open, marvelous and full of possibilities her future is.
An exciting way to step into 2020, full of hope, passion and a willingness to achieve 👌

I wish each and every one of you your best year yet. I pray for those suffering, that their pain subsides and joy can replace it. I send hope and love to all those who need it. Our country is in pain, but we are strong.

Bring on 2020 and may it be great! 💎 Claudia 💎
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Oh my goodness! What a huge year it's been over he

Oh my goodness!
What a huge year it's been over here at Jewellers Vault!
There are some very exciting expansions on the horizon, stay tuned for more on that later.
For now;
Thank you to everyone who liked, shared or commented on a post this year!
Thank you to everyone who checked us out on the internet, we've had great feedback about our website.
Thank you to everyone who phoned or emailed this year.
Thank you to everyone who dropped by and visited.
Thank you to everyone who entrusted us to repair, restore or make your Jewellery.
Your support keeps me doing what I love every day.

It's been a very busy year, many of you have patiently waited long timeframes for your Jewellery and I thank you for understanding that I am one person, not just doing the work but also meeting with you all, answering your phone calls, emails, doing all the paperwork that comes with a business, writing all social media posts, keeping up with replying to comments, keeping the workshop and studio running and clean, designing and everything else.
So in the spirit of making sure I can do this job long into the future I am taking a Christmas break. I plan to spend much needed time with friends and family.

Again thank you.

I look forward to seeing you all again next year, I'm back at work from Monday 13th January.
In the meantime, I'll keep posting about all the gorgeous pieces I've been working on.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ❤️❤️❤️ 💎 Claudia 💎
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#christmas #christmas2019 #christmastime #jewelleryaddict #jewelleryrestoration #jewelleryrepair #jewellerydesign #handmadejewellery #customjewellery #custommadejewellery #brisbanejewellery #golddust #gold #workbench #busy #smallbusiness #redlandsbusinesses #shopredlands #shopsmall #localbusinesses #localbusiness #businesswoman #brisbanesmallbusiness #brisbanebusiness

This one is pretty special 😍 I've never met the

This one is pretty special 😍
I've never met the owner of this ring, seriously!
Living nearly 1000kms away, a trusted friend recommended Jewellers Vault to this client during a discussion about redesigning Jewellery. ❤️
We began our design discussions via email 😀 isn't technology great?
In this day and age, technology brings us all closer and makes so many things possible!
The original ring (swipe for photo) was posted to Jewellers Vault and the new ring was posted back 😍 thanks Australia Post!
Even though we've never met, I feel like we have, it's weird but amazing at the same time!
From 1000kms away, I wanted to say thank you ❤️ thank you for choosing Jewellers Vault and putting your trust in someone you've never met!
I hope you are enjoying your new ring 😍 💎 Claudia 💎
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Something that still amazes me, 17years after I be

Something that still amazes me, 17years after I began in this industry, is cleaning 😍
Seriously!
Have a look at this before and after photo 😍
Yikes!
What a difference!
No editing, no camera trickery, no sneaky fake photos, just two photos about an hour apart after a professional clean and polish by a qualified Jeweller. Swipe for the before.

Man I love my job ❤️ We are currently taking bookings from 20th January onwards, if you'd like to book in, simply get in touch.
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Just imagine, your brother rings you and says "You

Just imagine, your brother rings you and says "You were born in 1959 right?"
Totally random, your first thought is probably 'Why?' Or 'Shouldn't you know that?' 🤣
But you respond with "Yes, why's that?"
He goes on to tell you how he's having a clear out and stumbled upon a couple of old coins from that year. He wonders if you want to have them?

Of course you can't say no, they are your birth year! So you decide to take them.
They sit in a drawer for years. Every now and again you think 'Hmmm, I should do something with those' then another few years go by.

Eventually you stumble on a Jeweller you trust and like 😘 and decide to ask. You discuss what you want the setting to look like, you chat about chain options and how you would like it to appear as though the frame is floating along the chain.
When you finally (thank you very much for your patience) get the call it's ready, you have a moment where you think 'I hope I love it, I hope she saw my vision'

And then you nearly jump out of your skin when you open the box!!! ❤️ It's PERFECT!!! ❤️ Exactly what you wanted, sleek, classy and oh so stylish 😍

Thank you for choosing Jewellers Vault, your support, love and visits allow me to live my dream everyday. Your kindness, comments, likes and beautiful smiles touch my heart each passing day ❤️ I sincerely enjoy our chats each and every one of you, so thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you 😘 💎 Claudia 💎
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