My Bench: Greg John

SIGNATURE PIECE:

(STRAYA)
 

All these Australian gems, set in white gold, are found in dry riverbeds, so the outside yellow edges of the bracelet meander around a rose gold red centre, the texture of inland rock. Individual sections are different shapes and sizes, as are the gemstones. After all, no two rivers, territory or state, even mobs or clans, in our country are identical.

FAVOURITE GEMSTONE: Everything natural.

FAVOURITE METAL: Gold.

FAVOURITE TOOL: Piercing saw.

BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVERY: Laser welder.

BEST PART OF JOB: Creating, as well as the response from delighted customers.

WORST PART OF JOB: Finding the time to keep all clients happy.

BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER: Look at what you do and why you do it.

BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER: Never stop learning and enjoy the journey.

BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH: Complacency, and deterioration of vision with age.

LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE: It gives you the ability to express artistic and technical abilities.