Journal

Sometimes you just need a little bit of a fresh start! The Personalised Poetry collection, initially designed in isolation and without the ability to fully protype during lockdown has been given an overhaul. This remastered collection of pieces are ready to carry your stories; heirloom treasures for this generation and the next. Signet rings have long been something I wanted to add to the collection,...

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Engraving is an enduring love note, a way to mark keepsakes with stories of people, places and moments of connection. At AuTerra we offer two distinct engraving options, the traditional craftsmanship of hand engraving and the modern precision of laser engraving. Each one suited to creating a specific style and feeling. Tinsley James Jewellery HAND ENGRAVING Hand engraving’s allure lies in the intricacies of the...

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I first met Engela and Cameron when they approached us to craft Engela’s engagement ring; a customised take on our Dawn Ring set with three well-loved gems, a diamond and two emeralds from Cameron’s grandmother’s ring. Just less than a year later we gathered around our consultation table again to chat about their wedding rings! A Lord of the Rings band for Cameron and two...

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From electronic waste to golden nugget, a step by step overview of our e-waste recycling process. E-waste collection and sorting E-waste must be manually dismantled and sorted. This is a labour-intensive process. The components which do not contain precious metals (primarily plastics and aluminium) are sent to specialised recyclers. The precious metal containing e-waste is fully processed at our facility. Depending on volume this is...

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I have been pretty quiet of late, here on this journal, on our socials and honestly in person too; but I am (and we are) most assuredly still here. 2024 so far has been AuTerra Jewellery’s wintering. It has been a time of great purpose, despite the fact that most of the growth has been invisible, happening beneath the surface. It is becoming more and...

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Gold, celebrated throughout history for its beauty and rarity also has certain notable properties that make it indispensable in the production of today’s electronic devices.    Conductivity: Gold is an excellent conductor of electricity, this ensures efficient data transmission and reliable electrical connections. Resistance to corrosion and tarnish: This ensures longevity and durability of the components. Malleability: Gold can be drawn into incredibly fine wires,...

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Diamond engagement rings are synonymous with love and commitment. But their rise to popularity isn’t without its more sombre details. In today’s journal entry we take a look at the history of engagement rings as well as current trends and ways to update the tradition for 21st century values. Engagement rings can be traced all the way back to Ancient Rome. These original betrothal rings...

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Few pieces are as special to make as those for whom you adore. We had the great honour of making my brother and his wife’s wedding rings. Never has crafting a piece been more joyful or more pressure ridden (you see, he and I share a love of impeccable craftmanship and he’s got a well trained eye!).  They chose to keep things relatively simple with...

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Sometimes dream projects come along. When these are also brought to us by the loveliest of customers, well, then the whole process is something quite magical. Jani’s first email landed in my inbox with a pretty clear idea of what she and her fiancé Peter wanted for her engagement ring, a beautiful 5 stone U-cut setting. After chatting through all the details, they decided on...

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