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The Circa AD Jewels 2025 Catalogue is here!

1 December 2024

December 2024 Newsletter

The Circa AD Jewels 2025 Catalogue is here!

To give you an idea and also to see my new collection, click here which will take you to everything you need to know as Circa AD Jewels heads into its 13th year!

Jewels Worn By First Ladies

5 November 2024

ABC Radio

Jewels Worn By First Ladies

Earlier in November Adrian again spoke on ABC Radio 774 with Trevor Chappell. Subjects included jewels worn by First Ladies including the beautiful Jackie Kennedy.

Unusual Pieces

3 November 2024

November 2024 Newsletter

Unusual Pieces

Throughout the year I am always buying pieces that I love and that are unusual. I tend to save them up for the catalogue as it gives me real pleasure to show them and for them to be part of my collection.

Repairs to Precious Jewels

15 October 2024

ABC Radio

Repairs to Precious Jewels

For the second time this month Adrian spoke with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774 this time discussing repairs and the restoration of jewellery.

Article in The Hamilton Spectator

7 October 2024

October 2024 Newsletter

Article in The Hamilton Spectator

I can’t believe we are now into October, and here in Melbourne we had some lovely days but also some very windy ones too! My catalogue is coming together nicely and there will be an online version too!

Earrings!

1 October 2024

ABC Radio

Earrings!

Once again Adrian spoke with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774 this time concentrating on earrings.

Cuffs, Bangles and Bracelets!

11 September 2024

ABC Radio

Cuffs, Bangles and Bracelets!

Another chat with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774 for their monthly segment where amongst other things they talked about bracelets.

World's Second Largest Diamond

2 September 2024

September 2024 Newsletter

World's Second Largest Diamond

I expect you all heard about the amazing find in Botswana this year of the world’s second largest Diamond ever to be mined.

Diamonds & Their Simulants

21 August 2024

ABC Radio

Diamonds & Their Simulants

Adrian joined Trevor Chappell once again on ABC Radio 774 for their monthly segment where they discussed Diamonds and their simulants.

I'm Always Thinking!

5 August 2024

August 2024 Newsletter

I'm Always Thinking!

People always say to me that I am always thinking, which reminds me of the Morganite necklace I showed you a few months ago.

Buying Jewellery Overseas

31 July 2024

ABC Radio

Buying Jewellery Overseas

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses buying jewellery overseas.

"On the road" at Uniting Age Well Strathdon Community aged care facility

10 July 2024

ABC Radio

"On the road" at Uniting Age Well Strathdon Community aged care facility

Adrian joins Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774 "on the road" at Uniting Age Well Strathdon Community aged care facility.

Keshi Pearl Flake Necklaces

1 July 2024

July 2024 Newsletter

Keshi Pearl Flake Necklaces

If I was to point out something of great value and literally there are only a handful left, it’s the freshwater Keshi pearl flake necklaces.

White gold versus yellow gold or platinum and more!

12 June 2024

ABC Radio

White gold versus yellow gold or platinum and more!

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses white gold versus yellow gold or platinum, cameos, values when selling and Opals.

New Jewels!

3 June 2024

June 2024 Newsletter

New Jewels!

This month I thought I would feature 2 jewels that have recently come into my collection...

Earrings!

22 May 2024

ABC Radio

Earrings!

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses earrings, in particular Elizabeth Taylor's Monkey earrings by Massoni!

Stay at my Balinese Villa

6 May 2024

May 2024 Newsletter

Stay at my Balinese Villa

This month I am excited to announce that I am the proud owner of a lease to a gorgeous villa in Seminyak, the foodie capital of the beautiful island of Bali. I alluded to my holiday earlier this year and now I am officially letting you know that, in line with various international brands, I too have lovely accommodation to offer!

An interview with ABC Radio's Kirsty Reading

17 April 2024

ABC Radio New England North East

An interview with ABC Radio's Kirsty Reading

With my recent ArtsNational talks in Armidale and Tamworth, I was delighted to be able to talk to listeners about these two events and also a bit about how I became so passionate about jewels.

Emeralds!

17 April 2024

ABC Radio

Emeralds!

Another fun interview with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio Melbourne 774, where we discussed emeralds.

Culture in the Country

31 March 2024

April 2024 Newsletter

Culture in the Country

With thanks to my good friend Elizabeth Angas we have decided to open up her stylish home for a day of culture at least once a month. Her home is charming, her decorative style is wonderful and this combined with delicious food and gorgeous countryside promises to make for a very special day.

Rubies!

20 March 2024

ABC Radio

Rubies!

For my third  interview with Trevor Chappell this year on ABCRadio 774 we discussed Rubies.

Fashion Soirée

3 March 2024

March 2024 Newsletter

Fashion Soirée

Last month Circa AD Jewels took part in a fashion parade in Melbourne in aid of the wonderful charity Giant Steps Melbourne.

Elizabeth Taylor's Charm Bracelet & More

21 February 2024

ABC Radio

Elizabeth Taylor's Charm Bracelet & More

In the another interview with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discussed Elizabeth Taylor’s charm bracelet.

Precious Lessons for Investing in Diamonds

8 February 2024

Financial Standard Podcast

Precious Lessons for Investing in Diamonds

Adrian joins the Financial Standard Podcast to discuss precious lessons for investing in Diamonds.

Sapphires and an Interesting Q&A

5 February 2024

ABC Radio

Sapphires and an Interesting Q&A

In this, Adrian’s first interview with Trevor Chapell on ABC Radio 774 for 2024, Adrian talked about Sapphires.

La Peregrina Pearl

4 February 2024

February 2024 Newsletter

La Peregrina Pearl

I thought you might like to read about the ultimate Valentines gift given by Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor.

Discussion and Q&A About Rings!

12 December 2023

ABC Radio

Discussion and Q&A About Rings!

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses and answers questions about rings!

Opals… Australia’s Gift From Mother Nature

16 November 2023

ABC Radio

Opals… Australia’s Gift From Mother Nature

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses Opals including this magnificent Opal Doublet brooch/pendant and earrings.

The Use of Precious Metals in Jewellery

18 October 2023

ABC Radio

The Use of Precious Metals in Jewellery

In his monthly segment with Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, Adrian discusses the different metals used in the making of jewels.

Pearls of Wisdom

20 September 2023

ABC Radio

Pearls of Wisdom

Adrian was recently featured talking to Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, discussing the subject of Pearls.

All Things Diamonds

22 August 2023

ABC Radio

All Things Diamonds

Adrian was recently featured talking to Trevor Chappell on ABC Radio 774, discussing the subject of Diamonds.

How to recycle and refashion antique jewellery

19 July 2023

ABC Radio

How to recycle and refashion antique jewellery

Ever wondered why it's so expensive to refashion Nana's old engagement ring?

The significance of the Crown Jewels with Melbourne jewellery historian Adrian Dickens

5 May 2023

ABC Radio

The significance of the Crown Jewels with Melbourne jewellery historian Adrian Dickens

The Crown Jewels are historic and are used during every Coronation.

Parkinson's Disease Fundraiser

24 September 2022

Hamilton Spectator

Parkinson's Disease Fundraiser

The Southern Grampians Parkinson’s Peer Support Group is to be the beneficiary of funds raised at an event hosted by the Hamilton Hamper on Wednesday evening, which featured guest speakers that included Dr David Rendell, who spoke on his personal experiences with the disease.

Auction treasures: The £10 sparkler that morphed into a $3.3m pendant

15 November 2018

The Australian Financial Review

Auction treasures: The £10 sparkler that morphed into a $3.3m pendant

The story begins in the late 1980s when a woman in West London spotted a cheap piece of costume jewellery at a car boot sale. She bought the sparkly ring for "a tenner" and wore it on her finger for the next 30 years. One day she casually showed it off to a jeweller, who told her it looked like a white diamond and was probably worth more than £10. It was probably worth £100,000.

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