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The Caraven (or the Vanerari)

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

posted: 07/26/11 author: Venerari

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END OF FY2011 SALE

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

posted: 06/24/11 author: Venerari

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Venerari Racing’s podium finish in Tassie

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

posted: 05/17/11 author: Venerari

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Kingsley talks Opal in the Jeweller Magazine

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

posted: 04/10/11 author: Venerari

Kingsley's M3 for Targa 2011

venerari and the 20th anniversary of Targa Tasmania

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

posted: 03/1/11 author: Venerari

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Cara’s trip to Broome and the South Sea Pearl experience

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

posted: 02/15/11 author: Venerari

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A kilo of aquamarine

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

posted: 02/10/11 author: Venerari

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Is that the school bell we hear ringing?

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

posted: 01/31/11 author: Venerari

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The Good Eggs

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

posted: 01/28/11 author: Venerari

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Ring Multisizer, an excellent option for those overseas

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

posted: 01/24/11 author: Venerari

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A nice inclusion in the Financial Review

We had our cuff links included just before Christmas

posted: 01/11/11 author: Venerari

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After Law – Lawyers Weekly, featuring venerari founder Kingsley

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

posted: 12/8/10 author: Venerari

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Side Projects

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

posted: 11/18/10 author: Venerari

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