Jeweller - April 2020

My Bench
Steve Pallas
Steve Pallas Bespoke Jewellery (formerly GN Designer Jewellers), Melbourne VIC
Age 36 • Years in Trade 19 • Training No formal training, I learnt from my father and previous business partner • First job Diamond Affaire
Other Father and husband
SIGNATURE PIECE
LA LINEAS RING
FINALIST – MEN’S ACCESSORIES & JEWELLERY,
JEWELLERY DESIGN AWARDS 2017
This 18-carat white gold men’s ring features white pave-set
diamonds with black pave-set diamonds elevated on four
pieces. It represents the complex aesthetics of architecture.
FAVOURITE GEMSTONE Diamonds, as I love the
way different colours reflect from them in
the sunlight!
FAVOURITE METAL I am really enjoying working
with platinum – I love the challenge to get the
high-polished finish.
FAVOURITE TOOL Laser machine, as it
broadens your ability to make pieces that were
otherwise almost impossible.
BEST NEW TOOL DISCOVERY Laser engraver.
BEST PART OF THE JOB The excitement of
clients when they pick up their special piece.
WORST PART OF THE JOB The industry not
working together to keep a reasonable profit
margin.
BEST TIP FROM A JEWELLER Take your time
and get it right.
BEST TIP TO A JEWELLER Set yourself up with
a good foundation and build your knowledge.
BIGGEST HEALTH CONCERN ON THE BENCH
Sitting for long periods of time – I’ve suffered with
back issues as a result. To make up for all the
sitting, I need to exercise more often.
LOVE JEWELLERY BECAUSE Each unique piece
has a story behind it.
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