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Brief History
 Michael and Wendy Wilson opened their first Goldsmiths and Jewellery gallery/workshop in Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne in 1974. Their business continually developed in a number of locations until 1984 when they were able to purchase an important historical site at 725 Main Road Eltham. They commissioned architect Rodger Dalling to design a purpose built Gallery/Workshop/Residence on the site. This important building was officially opened by Matcham Skipper, well known Silversmith and Sculptor in November 1985.
This unique building houses a Main Gallery, an Exhibition and Collectors Gallery and a Goldsmiths Workshop. Now, more than thirty years on, Michael and Wendy are still passionate about their business and actively involved. Wendy works in the Sales and Administration area and Michael takes a strong role in design and development in the workshop.
Aaron Wilson
Aaron is the General Manager of the company. He has succeeded Michael in the day-to-day management and administration of the company to allow Michael the freedom to use his creative energies in the design of new work.
Aaron is a qualified diamond grader; he selects and purchases all the diamonds required for the production of our creative and distinctive handmade diamond rings and jewellery. He carries on the tradition of providing superior quality jewellery design at the most competitive prices, assuring all clients that a feature of buying jewellery from our gallery is our commitment to personal attention and first class service.
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Major Awards
In 1974 Michael won the 'Gown of the Year' Design Award when he incorporated his jewellery and design skills in the production of the winning gown. That win assisted him to make the transition from school teaching to setting up his own professional creative jewellers workshop and gallery.
Michael went on to win many significant awards for his work as a creative Goldsmith and Jeweller, these include
Gown of the Year Award
Sitmar Fashion Designers Award
Diamond Valley Art Award
Makers Mark Biennial Award
1983 De Beers Supreme Diamond Design Award
1985 Diamonds Today Diploma of Honour
1987 Diamonds Today Diploma of Honour
1987 Develop Victoria Tourism Award
1989 Diamonds Today Diploma of Honour
1991 Diamonds Today Diploma of Honour
1993 Diamonds Today Diploma of Honour
Whilst Aaron Wilson now heads the company into the future Michael still provides the same creative energies and passion for his work as a designer and driving force in the company. |
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