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Being creative in jewellery making classes: The Minturn way
Christopher and Lee-Anne Minturn, the people behind Minturn Jewellery Ltd, offer services in all thing’s jewellery. Minturn Jewellery is deeply connected to the community we serve and the jewellery trade we identify with.
May 62 min read
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Emeralds; a gem of mystery and intrigue
Emeralds have enchanted civilizations for thousands of years. These gemstones are not only admired for their beauty but also revered for their spiritual significance and rich history. An elegant gem whose verdant green is easy on the eye and has long been seen as a symbol of renewal, love, and divine insight.
May 42 min read
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The 3rd Annual Jewellery Makers Sale
We are pleased to present our 3rd Annual Sale at the Jewellers Workshop,
the workshop division of Minturn Jewellery.
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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How to get the best results for your jewellery repairs.
J ewellery isn’t just about accessorising, as each jewel holds a story. Over time these pieces may lose their luster, suffer damage, or...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Diamonds are in a class of their own
Diamond engagement rings are synonymous with elegance & have endless design possibilities from dazzling intricate settings to a diamond solitaire set simply to show the gemstone off magnificently.
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Sapphires revisited
Colour is key with the hue; tone & saturation being valued the most. Rarely are Sapphires natural in colour, but when they are they command a great price. Most Sapphires are treated in some manner before they are cut, and as such treatments are an established practice within the Sapphire trade and has been for hundreds of years.
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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THE JEWELLERY MAKERS SALE
Chris and Lee are please to present our first sale at the Jewellers Workshop, the workshop division of Minturn Jewellery.
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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Turquoise - sky blue to sea green
Turquoise is one of the oldest protection gemstones known to man. Its colour ranges from sea green to sky blue and everything in-between.
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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Learning with Peter; the indescribable miracle of skill transfer from one person to another.
Peter loved the years he spent at the school. Precious moments in a master/student relationship, where Peter succeeded in lighting an intellectual response in learners & connected with their innermost being. This will never be repeated.
Oct 31, 20224 min read
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To my Dad, Peter Minturn 1937 - 2022. “Good jewellers are born not made”
For many of us, our connection to Peter remains strong by wearing the jewellery he made for us. To Dad handmade jewellery was his first love. Being a Goldsmith Jeweller was never a job but a passion.
Oct 31, 20225 min read
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The resplendent colours of Opal
here are many different specimens of Opal from around the world but in my humble opinion, the most desirable is the precious gemstones from the Australian Never Never. They are resplendent with colour aka "play of colour" that can be seen from any angle. They are a real delight.
Aug 18, 20224 min read
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What makes Beryl so alluring?
Beryl is one of my favourites; I find them mysterious and enchanting. This month, we will explore the species that gives us such intensely coloured gems like Aquamarine, Emerald, and Heliodor.
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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The Essence of Minturn
inspired by local get-a-ways & magnificent local vistas near us, as well as our favourite wild west spot; Piha Beach. Accompanied by the beautiful & generous designs of Peter Minturn the stories reflects a collaboration between our past, present & future.
Nov 22, 20211 min read
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Christmas gift ideas & stocking stuffers
A little smile. A word of cheer. A bit of love from someone near. A little gift from one held dear. Best wishes for the coming year. These make a Merry Christmas!
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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Cocktail rings; a charming accessory
Did you know a cocktail ring signifies social change? I certainly didn’t, nor did I know that a “speakeasy” was first recorded in a little-known Silver-Lead mining area of Boro Creek, NSW, in 1837, as a “sly grog shop.”
Oct 21, 20212 min read
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Spring is for Sapphires
Depending on the minerals present in the gem, Sapphires come in every colour of the rainbow, from clear whites to deep blacks, & everything in between, (except red, that’s reserved for Ruby).
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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Creating a Jeweller's Collective
What on earth have we been up to over the past 2 ½ months ? Well, we have been creating a workspace that will have a foundation firmly...
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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Basic bands to fabulous creations, wedding rings are still thoroughly modern.
Symbolism of your wedding ring remains much the same as it has for our ancestors, a physical reminder of a love shared.
Apr 28, 20212 min read
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Pearls. A beautiful gem; natural or cultured
When it comes to Pearls, no two are alike with all its varieties it truly is a remarkable gemstone. Since ancient times the Pearls...
Feb 28, 20213 min read
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The resilience of monogram jewellery
Monogram jewellery has stood the test of time Whether a chunky engraved signet ring or a cool initial pendant, they hit just the right...
Jan 29, 20212 min read
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