Oh My Giddy Aunt has a fabulous collection of beautiful sterling silver and gold harmony ball pendant, bracelets and earrings that sound as lovely as they look. Give these precious balls a soft shake to release a cascade of soft tinkles. Called dream balls by the Balinese because of the dreamy state induced by the soothing musical chimes, Harmony Balls are used for many … [Read more...]
Win with Oh My Giddy Aunt!
We have one beautiful solid sterling silver signet ring from Oh My Giddy Aunt, with the monogram lettering LYA (for Love You Always) in size M to giveaway. This is a classic signet ring that has been custom made and hand engraved. Oh My Giddy Aunt’s jewellers have been making these rings for more than 40 years in Australia. Look closely at the engraved letters and you will … [Read more...]
Keepsake Keys – Oh My Giddy Aunt
New from Oh My Giddy Aunt, our favourite destination for beautiful and thoughtful gifts, is the Keepsake Key pendant. These customisable creations are available in sterling silver or 9ct gold with your choice of three initials added to the design. As the name suggests, these keys make a lovely keepsake either individually or as a bunch for a mother or grandmother. For an … [Read more...]
Swan Creative Jewellery
For a neckline that is bare and in need of some love, Swan Creative’s one-of-a-kind designs will sure look swell in your jewellery box. To make the range just a touch more unique, each piece is lovingly made to order right here in our sunny country. You can revel in the fact that ethical factors are clear in mind when producing the effects. You can admire … [Read more...]
Profile: Ben Albrecht
Ben Albrecht Jewellery is the brain-child and passion of Melbourne jeweler Ben Albrecht, he is the youngest member of Melbourne's iconic jewellery institution Kozminsky and now he's branched out on his own. We were able to find out about his unique business. Hi Ben, welcome to Beauty and Lace. What would you be doing if you weren’t a jeweler? Most likely a Formula 1 … [Read more...]
Oh My Giddy Aunt – Harmony Balls
Oh My Giddy Aunt is our favourite destination for unique and beautiful keepsakes, and they are the only online store to carry the entire range of Bella Donna Silver harmony balls. A harmony ball is not just a pretty charm - it also has relaxing and meditative properties as it includes a tiny Balinese brass xylophone which gives it a truly magical sound when worn. These balls … [Read more...]
Designer Profile: Carolina Barbieri
Carolina Barbieri is a jewellery designer with a celebrity following. She has designed pieces for big name stars and her creations can be found at Australian stockists including Torsa and Fleur Wood. Carolina took some time to chat with Beauty and Lace about her journey and her answers will make you want to seek out her jewellery: What was it like growing up in both … [Read more...]
Survey Shows, Sometimes it’s OK to Fake it.
We have just been talking about fake tans, and with the release of Twilight Breaking Dawn recently and its subsequent imitation wedding dress it seems to be all about whether or not we are happy to fake it. A recent survey by Canstar Blue illustrates that yes, there are times Australians are happy to fake it. 1 in 3 Australians surveyed want that designer look - but they don't … [Read more...]
Profile: Anna Cowen (Edenborough Evans)
Edenborough Evans is an unconventional and eye-catching jewellery brand for the fashion-forward that was launched by Visual Arts graduate Anna Cowen in 2009. The label went international just prior to it's Paris exhibition earlier this year and we had Anna answer some questions for us about her brand. B&L: What made you decide to create the Edenborough Evans brand? We … [Read more...]
Win Charlotte Dawson’s Necklace
Charlotte Dawson knows fashion, she is a judge on Australia's Next Top Model and former model. The self confessed fashionista has a soft spot for jewellery and although she loves her trends, she does cherish her investment pieces. The designers of 2 by Lyn and Tony created a beautiful blue bespoke necklace for Charlotte and thanks to NRMA Insurance you have the chance to win … [Read more...]