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Busy exhibition calendar coming up for the second half of the year:– “Look Stop Shop” hidden gems and rough diamonds display in late July– “I Made This” video exhibition as part of Craft Cubed for most of August– Possible “The Greatest Game of All” aussie rules inspired jewellery exhibition in September– Possible “Melbourne Spring Fashion Week” joint exhibition in early September– “Art of the Cuff” exhibition as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival– “Body to Body” solo exhibition by Ellen Pittman in late November/early December Whew! That leaves a possible Spring Racing Carnival linked exhibition for late October if I find...

LORD COCONUT: A GENTLEMAN OF TASTE   Melbourne (May, 2012) – Step into the wondrous world of Lord Coconut, the home of handmade, contemporary and limited edition men’s jewellery and accessories; the elegant solution for men of discerning taste. With a salon in Flinders Lane as well as an online store, Lord Coconut showcases handcrafted jewellery, hand-made leathergoods, design pieces and artwork by local artisans and designers. Featuring accessories from up to 30 designers, with most hailing from Victoria, Lord Coconut is an avid supporter of local designers, and in many cases, is the only retail outlet for these artisans...

THE ART OF THE CUFF EXHIBITION AT LORD COCONUT: SEPT 25 – OCT 14 “You start out giving your hat, then you give your coat, then your French cuff shirt, then your skin, and finally your soul.” – Charles De Gaulle Lord Coconut will draw the focus back to the humble men’s cuff in the Art of the Cuff exhibition. Curated by Lord Coconut, Melbourne’s only handcrafted men’s accessories boutique, Art of the Cuff will be presented in conjunction with the 2012 Melbourne Fringe Festival from the 25th of September until the 14th of October. The exhibition will feature a...

Paws ring in sterling silver by a.l.i.alexanderAvailable in-store or online My jewellery is usually made with silver or gold sometimes with pearls, I also use non-precious materials with the precious.  Although I would love to be, I am not a bench jeweller, most of my work is made in wax by me first, cast, and then finished by others I work full time in the technology department at an Officeworks store in Melbourne Australia and live in a flat in the centre of the city; these give me ideas for my designs. I have been redesigning my living space, including furniture....

Titanium tube cufflinks by David Parker$290Available in-store David Parker produces jewellery that embodies a uniquely modern spirit. Beautifully developed pieces range from elaborate constructions to elegantly simple designs; often concealing their underlying complexity. The Melbourne based designer brings very strong technical knowledge and innovation to his handmade, bold contemporary designs.    His Lord Coconut range features a number of pieces that explore the more irreverent facets of David’s personality. In this collection David has incorporated inspiration from numerous areas and periods of his career. For that reason you will find musings from pop culture, history and even humour sitting along...