Jeweller's Profile - Jodi Penfold _FGAA

“Inspiration for a piece can come from anything, it can be as simple as seeing a shape of nature and transforming it into a unique design, or as difficult as waking in the middle of the night and attempting to draw images from a dream before they vanish.”

With over 12 years experience and the desire to create stunningly unique jewellery, Jodi Penfold followed her dreams and moved from her home state of Queensland to Broome, Western Australia.

Successful exhibitions, professional recognition and accolades have motivated Jodi to open her own showroom, Jewels of the Kimberley, in 2005, to showcase her award winning designs.

Working almost exclusively with Australia’s own resources of precious stones and metals Jodi has created a number of contemporary designs combining and contrasting the purity of the pearl with the vibrant spectral colours of natural gemstones such as diamonds, sapphires, opals and other semi-precious stones.

“To be able to work with a pearl from the day of seeding, to harvesting, to the grading process, then to create a unique piece of jewellery, heightens my appreciation and gives me a real sense of satisfaction at having created a piece from start to finish.”

Originally from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast where she gained a string of accolades and awards in recognition of her talents** Jodi moved to Broome in 2003.  Since arriving Jodi has participated in the BAMF jewellery design competition in 2004 and 2005 and won honours for both entries.

“Sometimes a pearl defines its own setting because it is so distinctive that the design has to compliment its rare shape.  It is important that all the different elements come together whilst retaining their individuality and complimenting each other.”

With a keen eye for perfection, Jodi specialises in hand crafted unique designs, individually tailored for each client’s desires.

** Jodi’s apprenticeship and training included invitational participation in the Queensland Work Skills Competition. 
A scholarship awarded from the Jewellers Association of Australia and the Gemmology Association of Australia to complete the two-year Gemmology course.  During this course she was awarded the “John Andrews Prize” and the “Queensland State Award” for the highest overall marks in the state for both her first and second year.  She was recognized as the 3rd highest Gemmologist in Australia.