Victorian Bushfire Appeal Winner!

February 28, 2009 · 0 comments

Congratulations to the winner of this magnificent 1.71ct pink sapphire!


the winning bid for the stone was $1649, someone got very lucky indeed as this is no where near the retail value of the stone!

ALL monies raised are being deposited to the bushfire appeal account through st george bank australia, so a very big thank you to all of you who participated in this auction, we have all done our part to help those of us in need and i am sure this money will go a long way in helping the victims of Australias’ worst ever natural disaster

thanks

Sam
Eskae Jeweller

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Victorian Bushfire Appeal UPDATE

February 23, 2009 · 0 comments

We have a new highest bid!

it now stands at $1240

Keep your bids coming through so that we can all work together in helping the victims of the “worst natural disaster ever” in Australia.

Remember too that when the bids reach the retail value of the pink sapphire, i will give you for FREE, a further $2000 worth of my time and 18ct gold to make the piece for you!

For more information about the auction and for details of how it works go here

Thanks

Sam.
Eskae Jeweller

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Bushfire Appeal Update

February 16, 2009 · 0 comments

Hi Guys,

Just an update for you with this auction, we have so far had 4 bids come through and the highest bid to date is:-

$1190

the pink sapphire will go to the winning bidder for the final price we reach, with ALL monies raised going to the Victorian bushfire appeal. Just a reminder to you all that when we reach the retail value of the sapphire, I will give YOU for FREE $2000 worth of my time and 18ct gold to make the piece up for you!

The auction closes at 5pm on Saturday the 28th February, so get your bids in for this great cause and help those of us that really need it the most.

Thanks

Sam.

Eskae Jeweller

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Fire Safety

February 13, 2009 · 0 comments

I was recently made aware of this post by Dr Marc Dussault.

http://www.exponentialprograms.com/internet/blog/australian-bush-fire-protection/

have a look at the post as it contains some very valuable information that could help prevent a disaster from happaning. Make sure you keep the theme going by passing it on to as many people as you can.

thanks

Sam.
Eskae Jeweller

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Victorian Bushfire Appeal Auction! 1.71CT PINK sapphire to the highest bidder PLUS, the chance to have the piece made for FREE!!

February 13, 2009 · 0 comments

“THE WORST NATURAL DISASTER IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY”

WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?

NOW IS THE TIME TO STAND UP AND BE COUNTED AS AN AUSTRALIAN

These are images we are all too familiar with in Australia when a major bushfire strikes, especially in the last week or so. So many people have been affected by the “worst natural disaster” to ever happen in Australia, that I have not been able to speak to ANYONE I know in Melbourne or who is from Victoria that does NOT know somebody affected by this tragedy.

It is now time for the rest of us as Australians to band together and give what we can in a time of need such as this.

Congratulations to all of you who have already made a donation in some way shape or form, you have shown what it is to be an Australian and shown that true mateship and nationhood that will ensure we, as both a nation AND as individuals, will come out the other side of this stronger than before.

At Eskae Jeweller, we are also looking to do our part to help those in need, and we got to thinking about exactly what it is we could do for these fellow Australians. Both Sharisse and I decided that we would

HOLD AN AUCTION!

with

ALL monies raised going to the bushfire appeal

WE ARE AUCTIONING A 1.71CT PINK SAPPHIRE WORTH $5390

This PINK sapphire weighs 1.71cts and measures 6.7mm x 5.9mm and has INTENSE colour

It is a VIBRANT and FIREY gemstone (no pun intended) you will see what I mean when you see it for yourself!

To give you an indication of how highly I regard this stone, I have been holding onto it for a gift to my wife, Sharisse…

It is emerald cut in shape and it will lend itself PERFECTLY to being set as a ring or as a centre stone for a magnificent pendant!

IF WE RAISE THE FULL VALUE OF THE PINK SAPPHIRE

I WILL MAKE THE PIECE FOR YOU FOR

FREE*!

THIS ALONE IS WORTH A FURTHER $2000 FOR MY TIME AND THE MATERIALS

(*this will include my time and the cost of the 18ct gold to make the piece only, if you would like any extra diamonds or gemstones added they will be charged for at the value of what you would like added)

The auction will close at 5pm on saturday the 28th February

How will the auction work?

· I will be accepting email bids ONLY (Sam@EskaeJeweller.com) up untill the closing time, so get your bids in before the date to make sure you are in the running!

· At the end of everyday that I receive a bid, I will email the new highest bid through, your privacy will be respected. If NO bids are received on any given day, then you will not receive an email.

· The winner will be contacted by myself to arrange delivery and to discuss their options after that.

· I will happily provide a receipt of the money being paid into the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, should the winner wish.

I am sure that most of you will know someone in Victoria who is either affected directly or indirectly by this national tragedy, as I mentioned earlier, now is the time to DO something, take action and place your bid to help those who need it most.

THE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!

GOOD LUCK, HAPPY BIDDING AND THANKYOU…

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looking your best with jewellery on your wedding day

February 8, 2009 · 0 comments

Many girls spend days dreaming about their wedding day. They want to look their best, however beauty is incomplete without the proper jewellery. Especially when it comes to a wedding, you can’t imagine a bride without her jewellery. Your wedding day is one of the happiest days in your life and you don’t want to look outdated or stuffy.Most women are pro active in keeping abreast of the latest fashion and trends, and jewellery trends and fashions change like the seasons. However, as the wedding day approaches you want to make sure the style of jewellery can add the extra spark to not only your attire, but the way you are feeling.

Here are a few tips that can help you choose the bridal jewellery.

First, you need to keep in mind that you have to choose jewellery that will not only suit you but also your dress. You need to keep in mind the ‘mood’ of the wedding… The time of the wedding should be considered, whether it’s going to be in the daytime or in the evening, as this will help you select jewellery accordingly. Don’t just go by what you like, but see to it that the jewelry compliments your wedding gown. Before you get down to your jewellery shopping conduct some research on the latest fashion and the various types of designs that are available on the market.

If you are planning a glamorous wedding, jewellery with bold designs and a good use of sparkling diamonds will be just perfect to give you a glamorous look. If you are going for a simple wedding, you can select jewellery that has a classy look. This type of jewellery tends to be sleek and modern with simple and striking lines. Antique jewellery with pearls will help you get an elegant and classically beautiful look.

If you have organized your wedding at the seaside, you need to choose simple, but outstanding jewellery. As beach wedding means having loads of fun while dancing and jumping around. You don’t want the heavy jewelry to stop you. So to avoid this, you need to select lighter jewellery. If you plan for a cultural wedding, you can choose jewellery that suits your customs. Many times it happens that you want to wear colorful jewellery but the white gown stops you. It’s a myth that colorful jewellery doesn’t suit the white gown. Instead you can match your jewelry with the wedding theme. and even more importantly, there are no hard and fast rules for your wedding day, it is called “your day” for a reason…

There is variety of jewellery on the market, but if you are a perfectionist you can even ask the jeweller to design the jewellery as per your needs. Most of the bridal jewellery is made with beautiful white diamonds. These white diamonds, will need to be at a quality of ” G “colour or better to really take advantage of the fire and sparkle that diamonds are known for. Diamonds are available in many shapes and sizes and will be able to be turned into the most perfect piece of jewellery that you can imagine.

Pearls are an all time favorite. Pearls are known for their classy and traditional look. A strand of pearls combined with pearl earrings will surely add to your charm. You can combine the pearls with diamonds to add that extra shine.

if your wedding day is coming up, or you know f someone who is starting to plan a wedding, get in touch with me at Sam@EskaeJeweller to arrange a no obligation FREE quote on a suite of bridal jewellery that will suit you and your plans on your special day.

Sam.
Eskae Jeweller

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how do i know my diamonds and gems are safe in my jewellery?

February 1, 2009 · 0 comments

what should i look for if i think a setting is wearing out on one of my pieces of jewellery?

this is a great question, and i am going to answer it like this. if you see or have one or more of the following “symptoms” then you NEED to have your jewellery looked at by ESKAE Jeweller.

  • the backs of the claws are completely rounded off and have lost their shape completely
  • it looks as though the metal holding my diamond/gemstone in place is about the thickness of a piece of paper
  • you can see that parts of the metal has “chipped” or is missing in places around the diamond/gemstone
  • it has been more than 5yrs since you last had your jewellery checked and/or cleaned
  • it looks like there may be a crack or split in the claw or bezel setting around the diamond/gemstone
  • the claw/s has been bent out of position

by themselves these symptoms are not necessarily the death of your jewellery, but if you have more than one of these symptoms, then you need to have your piece assessed by ESKAE, at your earliest convenience. the diamond or gemstone may not be compromised today or tomorrow, but there is a day that could possibly mean you have lost your precious diamond or gemstone…

not a good thing…

jewellery is made to last, but it does require a little bit of upkeep on both parts, IE; you and me. at ESKAE we make our jewellery with the expectation that you will get a solid 20-30 years out of your piece WITH the right sort of care. we offer ALL our clients 1 x FREE “jewellery health check” every year for the piece you have commisioned from us.

with your FREE ” health check” done regularly IE; every year, you will extend not only the life of your jewellery but ALSO keep it looking sparkling and looking its best!

if you have a piece of jewellery that you think may have one or more of the above symptoms get in touch with me at Sam@EskaeJeweller.com so that i can advise you in the best coarse of action to take.

Sam.
Eskae Jeweller

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