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Our exclusive Object Gallery, is a beautiful collection of Australian jewellers curated by Boom Gallery director - Kate Jacoby. Our Object Gallery celebrates contemporary and unique pieces that tell a story, and reflect the personal journeys of the artists behind them. From drawing inspiration from the colours of Broome to reflecting on vintage finds that bring a sense of nostalgia, the designs are as varied as the artists themselves.

Meet the Jewellers.

Cecil and Gunn.

Cecil and Gunn began 24 years ago by Charlie Gunn selling through stores and over the last 7 years through her stand alone Geelong store. Charlie is from Melbourne where she studied Fine Art sculpture which led her into designing and making accessories. Materials used are mainly repurposed antique or vintage components with semi-precious, glass, fabrics, brass and sterling silver as the basis of the designs. The premise of the label is to not take things too seriously, to reuse and reclaim the beauty from discarded objects. It’s all a Juxtaposition.

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Sarah Dingwall.

Sarah Dingwall is an artist living on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. With a Degree in Fine Art (Glass), she spends her days hand-making small works in glass through a process known as flameworking. Her pieces bring together a love of material and process, as she explores the unique challenges and opportunities offered by glass. Sarah is drawn to living simply, choosing handmade and homegrown wherever possible. She creates with the intention to bring wonder into the everyday, and to invite others into moments of curiosity and play. 

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Jacqueline Betsy Lord.

Jacqueline Betsy Lord studied at Melbourne Polytechnic; completing an Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design in 2017. It was here that she began using traditional metal working techniques; exploring the ancient art of chain making and incorporating these skills to produce her unique range of work. Jacqueline's work features vintage and antique glass pieces, acrylics and other found objects that are incorporated with traditional metal smithing techniques to give new life to these wonderful old treasures that Jacqueline finds on her travels. Her aim has often been to use as many vintage, reclaimed, and recycled components as possible in her art, expressing her deep passion for true sustainability. Although Jacqueline has always had an awareness of the need to make conscious choices in how we live and how we create, she now knows that this is not a choice for the planet, but a necessity. The full circle that can be attained by working with whatever is already in circulation in the world, only enhances her love for all things old world, and all things that can be given a new life cycle. 

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Clac Clac Design.

From her open studio within a contemporary space in Geelong, former pilot of 20+ years Anna Winterton has swapped the skies for an artistic dream with her business Clac Clac Design, specialising in handmade contemporary polymer clay design, jewellery and wares. Anna’s designs are marked by clean lines, bright colours and bold shapes and are led by stories. Her flavour of design is pulled from mid-century influences and clean lines. Still, her inspiration is drawn from the contrasting colours of Australia embedded in her mind and the stories of her time as a pilot in the outback to her Search and Rescue flying days. “I aim to inspire people to be brave and feel energised, expressing their individuality through pieces that 'stamp their personality' and help people engage through my stories - a talking point.” Polymer Clay is widely used for statement jewellery. Anna pushes the medium into new areas of design, capitalising on its vibrant pigment qualities, her key elements are composition, colour, form and fun.

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Wim.

Wim jewellery is handmade in a small studio in Melbourne, where flat and textured shapes are softly and playfully formed into wearable pieces. An organicness of form and the raw surface details are what create Wim’s aesthetic. Some surfaces involve heat treating metal to create weathered, bumpy textures, while other works employ the rawness and immediacy of wax carving to create rock-like forms. Natural and floral shapes portray jewellery with a freedom, imperfection and humbleness. Each piece is unique individually made and unique. 

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Milly Thomas.

Milly Thomas is originally from Sydney, where she completed her studies in Arts at Sydney University before going on to study at the Design Centre, Enmore in Jewellery and Object Design & Jewellery Manufacture. Milly moved to Geelong, Victoria with her family in 2016, a part of the world where the coast is wild, windswept and reminiscent of Harvey Keitel's 'Piano' in its beauty. "It’s quite a spectacular winter coastline when viewed for the first time and my love for it endures. I have a deep appreciation of doodling and much of my work evolves from my drawings, which tend to meander and wander through the rhythms created by visual repetition and pattern."

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Teresa Lawrence.

Theresa's recent pieces represent an evolution of her career as an artist. Every bead is a unique work of paper: decorated with line, pattern or paint, then cut, hand-rolled and sealed. With care, they will be long-lasting and over time and will develop a rich patina. Originally trained in textiles, Teresa at various times has been an illustrator, writer, painter, printmaker, textile designer, and sculptor over many decades of artistic practice. One of the enduring themes in her work is pattern. Hours can be spent absorbed in the rhythmic work of repetitious mark-making and experience the process as a creative meditation. While her art practice changes, working with paper is an ongoing theme, as Teresa loves the feel and flexibility of the medium. As well as transforming paper into sculpture or jewellery, she is currently working on writing and illustrating her latest book.

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Froni Binns.

Froni Binns uses the Nerikomi technique of staining clay and building patterns within the porcelain body. ('Nerikomi' is a Japanese word often used to describe this method). The challenge of working with solid colour is a compelling process for Froni. Each time the Nerikomi block is finished and cut open gives a thrill of the unexpected. It is a process of precision and letting go to see what the clay will do. Influenced by glass making, geometric abstraction and the natural world. Froni's work, while bold, has a softness from the polished, unglazed finish. In 2023 Froni exhibited for the first time in 25 years, in a collaborative body of work with the legendary ceramist Garry Bish at the Bendigo Living Arts Space.

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Nicola Knackstredt.

Nicola is an emerging contemporary jeweller who studied Jewellery and Object at the Australian National University, where she received the Boronia Prize for Excellence in Gold and Silversmithing in the first year of her studies. In 2022, Nicola was a finalist in both Profile: Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award, presented by the Jewellery and Metalsmiths Group of Australia–NSW Inc. and the Australian Design Centre, and the National Contemporary Jewellery Award. Nicola's prior professional experience as a human rights lawyer has helped shape her practice and her business—Nicola sources her materials from an Australian company reputed for their sustainable and ethical production methods. Nicola’s work is made by hand in her studio at M16 Artspace in Canberra.

Nicola's work is stocked in Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Melbourne and Mittagong. "My work explores the materiality of fine silver sheet metal, which is highly malleable. I refine this metal through a rolling down process, pushing the metal to its limits. The result is a thin, delicate material that I can manipulate in the same way as a stiff fabric. With this process, I mimic in metal the movement and folds of fabric. All of my work is handmade, and no two pieces are the same."

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Why Visit Our Object Gallery?

Our gallery offers a unique opportunity to explore beautiful handmade jewellery. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, or someone looking for a special gift, there's something here for everyone. Each piece is a testament to the artist's dedication to their craft, showcasing the skill, creativity, and passion that goes into making jewellery that is not only beautiful but also meaningful.