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2010 Collection - "La Siluetta"

Jewels of the Kimberley are proud to introduce their 2010 collection, "La Siluetta".

Inspired by Jodi's years trained under a German goldsmith, each piece was designed to embrace European culture with its focus on shape and silhouette, whilst continuing to combine Australian elements of pearls, diamonds and gold.

Jodi and Ty each bring to the collection their own unique style and talents. With a combined 30 years experience in the jewellery industry, they present to you this collection of exclusive handcrafted designs.

Leon Mead Photography

Leon is a professional and brilliant photographer who just loves to photograph some of our special pieces. Visit Leon's website.

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Races launch 08

Jewels of the Kimberley and Hats by Felicity launched their inaugural races collection, in conjunction with the Kimberley race round and commemorating Australian premier horse racing.

A celebration of vibrant colours in fabric, feathers, natural gemstones and pearls, the event was huge success!

To view more exclusive designs from Hats by Felicity, please visit www.hatsbyfelicity.com.au

Keep and eye out for the 2009 collection coming very soon!

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Shucks, it was a pearler of an opportunity

Published in the Courier Mail, Qld
Emma Chalmers
09 March 2004

FORMER Sunshine Coast student Jodi Penfold has a chance e-mail about a cubbyhouse to thank for her sparkling career in the jewellery industry.

Two years ago, the 22-year-old, who designs jewellery exclusively for a West Australian pearling company, was days away from finishing her apprenticeship in Nambour when her father received an order that would lead to his daughter's big break.

"My dad builds playgrounds and he received an e-mail from the manager of a pearl farm because he wanted to buy a cubbyhouse for his son," she said.
"My dad said my daughter's a jeweller, she'd like to talk to you about buying pearls. I called him the next day and the day after that I bought my plane ticket to come over here."

Three months later Jodi returned to Queensland and packed her bags for Broome where she works for her own company JP Jewellery in conjunction with Clipper Pearls and designs and makes a collection of handcrafted jewellery.

"It's just me in my workshop and I start working out on the boat with the pearl company and I grade the pearls for them," she said.

"Then I go through the process of drilling and stringing the pearls and then I design the jewellery and manufacture the jewellery."

Her designs include bangles, necklaces, pendants, rings and bracelets. They are sold through a local art gallery with many of the items one-offs or part of a limited collection.

Ms Penfold estimated she designs and makes about five or six pieces a week and tries to keep an Australian feel by using local gems and gold.

Not only is her new career a long way from home, it is also a far cry from her first foray in the jewellery industry.

"My very first job when I was 14 was as a sales assistant in a jewellery shop," she said.

"As soon as I finished school I started my apprenticeship. I finished my apprenticeship the day before I jumped on the plane to Broome."