Way back in May 2007, Genevieve bought for Kingsley on his birthday a derelict 1941 caravan (she thought he’d like the radio). In return, Kingsley bought Genevieve a race-car for her birthday a month later (but that’s another story). After … Continue reading →

We recently finished bespoke engagement and wedding rings for the very lovely Josa. She loved our hands-on service and design approach so much that she created her own blog to tell her friends all about it, from start to finish. … Continue reading →

With retail in the doldrums, it’s finally time to say good riddance to this financial year. To celebrate its end, and welcome in the new (hopefully better) year, we are having a once in a lifetime SALE. Because our shelves … Continue reading →

April was the 20th anniversary of Targa Tasmania – known to enthusiasts as the world’s best car rally. Kingsley and Genevieve raced in the Venerari Racing classic 1987 BMW M3. Continue reading →

We were delighted that somewhere in that lost week of Christmas/New Year (possibly as a result of being given a giddy 4 consecutive days off), ‘our’ Claudi got engaged. Continue reading →

We recently had a situation where we had so many commissions to deliver to London it was simpler to get on a plane and take them rather than deal with international jewellery couriers. Continue reading →

This month’s (and Kingsely’s) birthstone is emerald. The King of green gems, emerald is part of the beryllium family (like its blue cousin, aquamarine) but derives its magnificent colour from the presence of chromium and vanadium in its mineral composition. Continue reading →

Kingsley was asked by Australia’s premiere jewellery trade magazine – Jeweller about his experiences with the opal trade over the past few years. He also has the last word about the future direction of the industry in Australia, where Venerari … Continue reading →

And now for something completely different. Something more likely to appeal to the petrolheads amongst you instead of just the gem and design aficionados – although we recognise that there is some cross-over between groups, Kingsley of course being living … Continue reading →

This now-famous ring was commissioned by a film director. His husband had a wisdom tooth out and it seemed a waste to leave it at the dentist’s. As it was such a fine tooth, with long elegant tails, we cut … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s Feburary again. For Sydneysiders it’s synonymous with heat, humidity and of course, Mardi Gras. For gemmologists though, February is all about purple, lilac and mauve gems as opposed to Mardi Gras costumes – because February’s birthstone is amethyst. … Continue reading →

Cara recently made a trip to Broome. Her boyfriend thought they might relax on the sunlounger at Cable Beach, but no, no, no…Cara was keen to expand her expertise on the sourcing and detail of Broome pearls. This involved adventures … Continue reading →

In our ever-continuing quest to get closer to the raw gem, we have found this fabulous Flintstone-like string of aquamarine beads. Perfect for a carat-off with your girlfriends (my stone is bigger than yours stuff), this strand weighs in at … Continue reading →

This is the swine flu virus. We got it so badly in 2009 that all my hair fell out (so I cut it short). It was quite profoundly life-changing to be so ill with flu. Who’d have thought that something … Continue reading →

These are some of our favourite customers, Nicole and Anthony (their hands anyway). We first did her big tourmaline ring years ago, then their wedding bands (his has a black diamond and black rhodium bands), and now we see them … Continue reading →

For all of you mums, we know the mixed emotions and general relief associated with the first day back at school. Generally we see a stampede of you dropping in to reward and/or spoil yourselves with a small gift-to-self (generally … Continue reading →

Since we opened the shop, we have forever being hunting for the perfect egg. Our jewellery, especially our necklaces, are simple, sometimes quite subtle, and would be lost on a flocked velvet bust. As we never do anything the way … Continue reading →

This is a dinky kit we found which will help all our overseas commissions. We are always stuck with asking people to go into their local jeweller in the UK,Tokyo,US etc, to check their ring size. Now we can send … Continue reading →

Heike and Satian shared a couple of images from their wedding in Canberra, with a reprise in Germany. They commissioned venerari to create their wedding rings. Image by ESH photography Canberra Image by ESH photography Canberra

These rings are Monika’s first pieces of a new Mokume range, which we released just prior to Christmas Mokume is a rare technique of beating combined metals to create a watery pattern. Seen in this ornate Japanese knife These can … Continue reading →

We had our cuff links included just before Christmas

This was a pendant recently commissioned as a birth present for a child born in November (topaz being the birthstone). It is a cluster of blue topaz crystals, concealed a chenir for a chain, and also concealing a number of … Continue reading →

How three lawyers re-invented their careers: featuring venerari founder Kingsley Wallman. Continue reading →

This is one set of all sorts of great photos we get from happy clients regarding wedding rings. We photograph all pieces before they leave the store, but its always lovely to see them on hands on our clients’ great day. Continue reading →

During the reign of Queen Victoria protocol dictated that only Jet jewellery could be worn at court during periods of official mourning. Continue reading →

Genevieve was featured in SMH’s Spectrum on November 13 2010. Continue reading →

I can never get enough of this rutilated quartz. It reminds me of summer, Monet haystacks, cicadas, the beach. Continue reading →

We like these. We’d stock them, but can’t be seen to raise the price beyond the collective’s website. Continue reading →

We have always been proud of the Venerari bag, designed in 2004 by Feeder in Sydney. Continue reading →

We have always liked assymetry – it helps a group. Continue reading →

An existing customer brings their child in for the first time. Venerari-likings clearly run in the gene pool, child goes straight for the big red one. Continue reading →

A Christmas card from one of our customers. Continue reading →

This ring was inspired by the cabachon trilliant tourmaline. Its opposite side is the inverse, textured, recessed, dirty, like a dish of frogs spawn. Continue reading →