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⭐️ Handmade - Unique - Sustainable
🌈 Wedding * Engagement * Everyday
♻️ Recycled silver/gold, ethical stones
🐨 Handmade by Laura Deakin📍Melbourne

This little pendant was a custom request for Kirk.

This little pendant was a custom request for Kirk. He contacted me looking for something special for his daughter. She was turning 16 and he knew she would like a unique design.
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Together we went back and forth discussing design ideas. It was really lovely to work with him as we fine tuned the layout and special message on the back.
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We decided on a sky scene to represent - The sky’s the limit to what she can achieve. Kirk is a Bob Dylan fan, so the song Forever Young was on his mind...”may you build a ladder to the stars”.
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We also included the Aries constellation into the design and I set four aquamarine stones in place to define the formation. Aquamarine is the birthstone for Aries.
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Finally, a special note on the back of the pendant. “May your dreams come true ❤️ Dad.”
So lovely. What a gorgeous parent. Enjoy the pendant Ruby and Happy Birthday!!!🎈

Making a custom ring for a client is one of the be

Making a custom ring for a client is one of the best parts of my job, especially when the client has become a friend.
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Barb attended one of my jewellery making workshops about a year ago and then she attended another jewellery making workshop a few months later. Over the past year she’s called past the @therosestmarket to say hello and purchased gifts for friends. She even knitted me a scarf and beanie for my birthday. How lovely is that!?
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The other day she ordered herself a custom made ring. She liked the look of my ‘Snuggle Ring’ however I made it a little narrower to accommodate her smaller fingers.
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This was the result. Small shinny droplets of sterling silver all snuggled up against one another to create a ring. Handmade by me using 100% recycled sterling silver with a brushed polish finish.
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Enjoy sweet Barb. You’re a legend.

Finishing off the final touches to this sweet litt

Finishing off the final touches to this sweet little ring and making sure each stone is set securely in place.
This ring is made with 100% recycled sterling silver and the surface has been oxidised to give it a darker finish. The three yellowish stones are Australian Parti Sapphires and share a beautiful variation of colours. I love those stones!
Goodbye little guy.

Back in my workshop today after a lovely break wit

Back in my workshop today after a lovely break with my favourite person in the whole world @wantedrabbit
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Thanks for your well wishes and patience. See you soon.

If only was that quick in real life. 😂 Custom p

If only was that quick in real life. 😂
Custom piece in the making for a very special person...☺️

Making new things and pushing myself to try new te

Making new things and pushing myself to try new techniques this past week.
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I love it when the days get shorter and cooler and I can snuggle up with my little doggy in the studio for some serious workshop time.
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Hope you are enjoying the season change too. ☀️

Designing a new set of classic wedding bands...but

Designing a new set of classic wedding bands...but with their own special engraving for the lovely Dani & Taylor.
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More images of the creation process and the finished rings to follow...

Very proud to be the ‘Meet the Maker’ of the R

Very proud to be the ‘Meet the Maker’ of the Rose Street Market newsletter this month.
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I’ll be there @therosestmarket this Easter weekend along with a huge group of talented artists, craftspeople and creative makers. Pop past and say hello and grab a delicious coffee @risodiner
Sat & Sun 10-4pm.

A pendant perfect for a lover of travel and our Au

A pendant perfect for a lover of travel and our Australian landscape.
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Last week I posted the development sketches for this piece, so here is the finished piece. A hand-carved mountain landscape with a leather gum flower in the foreground.
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Sue got in touch to request a special custom made pendant for her daughter, Veronica’s 30th birthday. What a lovely mum!
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Handmade in 100% recycled sterling silver, with a matte brushed finish.
Happy Birthday Veronica! ⭐️

New things on the horizon...

New things on the horizon...

Some sketches of a new custom pendant... 🌿 When

Some sketches of a new custom pendant...
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When I’m designing and making a piece for a client I love hearing about the wearer, what drives them and how they see the world. This helps me to make a piece that is completely personal to them and totally unique. Jewellery is close to the heart, both physically and metaphorically, so meaning is fundamental.
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More pics to follow soon, as the piece takes shape...

Cutting out the wax blank for a new set of wedding

Cutting out the wax blank for a new set of wedding bands @leeorey2021. ❤️
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First sawing, then filing, shaping, fine tuning and polishing. The tricky part is in making all the sides and edges even. I love this challenge. 😄
Congratulations Leeanne and Corey. ❤️

Stacked up, one against the other like fish scales

Stacked up, one against the other like fish scales. This is the notion behind this special custom order ring. I love working with the client to create something totally new.
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Handmade in 100% recycled/reclaimed sterling silver with an oxidised surface. Over time the rings high points with wear back to the sterling silver but the recesses will remain black. I can’t wait to see how this ring will wear over time.
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Very stoked to be invited to host a giveaway in Pe

Very stoked to be invited to host a giveaway in Peppermint Magazine! Thanks all at @peppermintmagazine
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Totally L❤️VE this Aussie mag! Loads of beautiful articles about people making a difference to our environment and living life in a sustainable way.
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If you haven’t got yourself a subscription, I can highly recommend it. A small price to pay for well written content, beautiful images and tips and tricks for living a more sustainable lifestyle...plus you are supporting local journalism.
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An ivy vine, srong and beautiful...unwavering. Thi

An ivy vine, srong and beautiful...unwavering. This custom made pendant was a lot of fun to make. I love it when a client gives me a brief and leaves me to finalise the creation.
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Louise had a significant birthday coming up, so she decided to order herself a special pendant to mark the occasion.
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I met Louise to discuss what this custom-made piece would look like, and it was clear that Louise knew what she wanted. As a child she remembered her grandmother’s garden and house. A beautiful Ivy plant adorned the side of the house. She always loved visiting her ‘Namy’ in that tiny British cottage. Now far from home, this pendant is a fond reminder of that warm house where there was always a pot of hot tea on the stove, and freshly made shortbread in the cupboard.
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This special piece is made from 100% reclaimed/recycled sterling silver and the surface has a brushed matt finish, while some of the leaves are highly polished.

Market weekend coming up! Yay!! Find me in my usua

Market weekend coming up! Yay!!
Find me in my usual spot @therosestmarket in Fitzroy Sat & Sun 10-4pm. I’ll be there working away, chatting with fellow stallholder and lovely customers.
Come support your local makers and find something beautiful. ❤️
Hope to see you there.

A classic engagement ring with a twist. Making thi

A classic engagement ring with a twist. Making this ring was a true joy. Rod and Ruby contacted me to create an their special ring and it has been a real pleasure to work with them on this project.
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Ruby knew she wanted and Australian sapphire so I was able to source a locally found and cut stone from @langford_gems
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Using my own unique organic design I created the ring to fit the stones and cast it in 100% recycled 9 carat rose gold.
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Sometimes making a ring like this and working so closely with the couple creates a special bond. I’m so thrilled for these two gorgeous people! Congrats Ruby & Rod! ❤️

So proud to be wearing this stunning piece by @bev

So proud to be wearing this stunning piece by @bevonline56
Just one of the beautiful, clever and well resolved pieces that came out of the Blak Design Course @rmit_gold_and_silversmithing
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For those who haven’t yet seen my other posts regarding this course, myself and @blanchetilden designed a two week program in collaboration with @koorie_heritage_trust_inc @ngvmelbourne @rmituniversity
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The course is designed to give 11 indigenous Victorians an opportunity to learn classic jewellery making techniques which can be combined with traditional indigenous techniques and materials.
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It was an intense two weeks, so I’m really missing seeing you guys every morning, sharing stories and learning from each other. Brilliant to work with clever and inspirational people. More pics to come!

Sometime I’m asked create a custom piece for som

Sometime I’m asked create a custom piece for someone pretty special. However, in this circumstance I had never met the recipient or the person commissioning me to make it, so communication way key.
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During Melbourne’s lockdown, Louise sent me an email request for a special custom-made pendant for her daughter, Luisette.
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Luisette was about to turn 18 and her parents wanted a special piece to mark the milestone. A lover of nature and music in equal measure, Luisette‘s pendant began to take shape easily.
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Handmade and engraved in 100% recycled sterling silver with an 18 carat rose gold plating.
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By sending sketches and videos of the pendant as it began to take shape, I was able to communicate with Louise easily about this special piece’s development.
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It was a pleasure to meet both Louise and her daughter, Luisette recently when they both called past @therosestmarket to pay me a visit.

Some more images of the development of last weeks

Some more images of the development of last weeks Blak Design Program.
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For those of you who don’t know, myself and @blanchetilden have just finished teaching an intensive two week program in collaboration with @koorie_heritage_trust_inc @ngvmelbourne @rmituniversity
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We designed the course to give 11 indigenous Victorians an opportunity to learn classic jewellery making techniques which can be combined with traditional indigenous techniques and materials.
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It’s been such an amazing project to be a part of. Feeling very honoured to be involved. More images to come.

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