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Creative Jewellery Collection

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Thistle Link CollectionThe Thistle Link Collection is one of Michaels long established designs. Based on the thistle plant, this classic selection includes earrings, pendants, bracelets and neckchains.
Large Thistle Link EarringsSterling Silver and 18ct Yellow Gold
Thistle Link BangleSterling Silver and 18ct Yellow Gold
Large Thistle Link PendantSterling Silver and 18ct Yellow Gold

Heavy Thistle Link NeckchainSterling Silver
Heavy Thistle Link BraceletSterling Silver
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Leadbeaters PossumThe Leadbeaters Possum is an endangered species of possum that inhabit mountain ash forests in the central highlands of Victoria. The tiny possum is the faunal emblem of the state. With its known habitat destroyed in the bushfires of February 2009 there is believed to be less than 1000 of the creatures remaining.
Possum Pendant Sterling Silver
Possum EarringsSterling Silver

Eltham Copper ButterflyThis collection of jewellery designed by Michael Wilson features the small but unique Eltham Copper Butterfly. A colony of this special creature is located in Eltham bushland. The collection was created in 1988 in recognition of this rare and endangered butterfly.
Butterfly Landscape EarringsSterling Silver & 9ct Rose Gold
Butterfly Landscape PendantSterling Silver & 9ct Rose Gold
Butterfly Landscape BroochSterling Silver & 9ct Rose Gold

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Gumleaf CollectionThis is a decorative motif that appeals to those with affection towards Australias unique bushland. Michael originally designed the Gumleaf Collection in the early 1970s when there was almost no Australian jewellery available. It has always been popular with our extensive range of rings, earrings, pendants and brooches.
Gumleaf and Nut Earrings18ct Yellow Gold
Gumleaf and Nut Pendant18ct Yellow Gold
Gumleaf and Nut Brooch18ct Yellow Gold

Sterling silver gumleaf pendants and matching earrings with or without natural cognac coloured diamonds.
Gumleaf Frame EarringsSterling Silver
Gumleaf on Branch BroochSterling Silver

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Australian BroochesThese pieces represent native animals and iconic figures to Australia, making them great gifts for friends or family living overseas. Michaels work is always reflective of his personal interests as well as the country and environment in which he lives.
Koala BroochSterling Silver
Kookaburra BroochSterling Silver
Platypus BroochSterling Silver
Emu BroochSterling Silver

Barramundi BroochBlackened Sterling Silver
Ned Kelly BroochBlackened Sterling Silver
Skink BroochBlackened Sterling Silver
Frog on Lilypad BroochBlackened Sterling silver and 18ct Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Cricket Brooch Blackened Sterling Silver

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Rock and Tree EarringsBlackened Sterling Silver, 9ct Rose Gold and 22ct Yellow Gold
Rock and Tree Pendant on Onyx BeadsBlackened Sterling Silver, 9ct Rose Gold and 22ct Yellow Gold
Central Australia CollectionMichael designed the Central Australia Collection during a trip to Alice Springs and Uluru in 2000. The collection was designed to represent the richness and beauty of the Central Australian landscape and its original inhabitants. The materials and their colours are symbolic of the indigenous people, the sun and the red earth.
Snake EarringsBlackened Sterling Silver and 22ct Yellow Gold.

Mimi Spirit CollectionThe Mimi Spirit Collection represents a mythological creature Indigenous Australians believe to inhabit the rock crevices and bush of Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Mimi Spirits are identified as tall, mischievous beings that are believed to have taught the local indigenous people to hunt.
Mimi Spirit Tribe BroochBlackened Sterling Silver and 22ct Yellow Gold
Mimi Spirit Pendant on BeadsBlackened Sterling Silver and 22ct Yellow Gold on Semi Precious Beads
Single Mimi Spirit BroochBlackened Sterling Silver and 22ct Yellow Gold

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Ancient Fossilised Mammoth IvoryThese exquisitely detailed faces are individually carved in ancient fossilised mammoth ivory. This unique and rare material is sourced from preserved tusks of the large animals from Siberia and Alaska. Unlike elephant ivory, which is protected internationally, ancient mammoth ivory does not endanger any living animal and is able to be used by artists and crafts people.
Mammoth Ivory EarringsBlackened Sterling Silver, 22ct Yellow Gold and Black Diamonds
Mammoth Ivory Pendant on Onyx BeadsBlackened Sterling Silver, 22ct Yellow Gold and Black Diamonds

Cicada CollectionThe Cicada is the company emblem of Michael Wilson Diamond Jewellers. Growing up in Sydney where the insects are prolific, Michael became enticed by the decorative exoskeleton of the cicada. Its anatomy has fascinated goldsmiths throughout history and provided inviting challenges in reproducing its form.
1. Black Prince Cicada BroochBlackened Sterling Silver, 18ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamonds
2. Yellow Monday Cicada Brooch18ct Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamonds
3. Cicada EarringsSterling Silver
4. Cicada Pendant on Onyx BeadsSterling Silver
5. Cicada Frame Pendant on Onyx BeadsBlackened Sterling Silver and 18ct Yellow Gold
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Ancient Egyptian CollectionThese designs are influenced by the beauty and craftsmanship associated with the jewellery of the Ancient Egyptian goldsmiths. This collection utilises both amuletic images from the period and a variety of semi-precious gemstone beads. Michael spent days in the Egyptology section of the British Museum researching for this collection.
Egyptian Pendants on Semi Precious Beads

Egyptian Lizard Earrings18ct Yellow Gold
Egyptian Lizard and Date Necklace18ct Yellow Gold

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Historical Posy Pendants
popularity until the end of the eighteenth century. These pendants are engraved with identical messages and character styles as existed hundreds of years ago.
1. Love Well Live Well PendantAMOR BENE VIVA BENELove well Live well
2. Ancient Roman Love PendantAMOR VINCIT OMNIALove Conquers All
3. Love Unites Us PendantLAMOUR NOUS UNITLove unites us
Michael Wilsons Posy Pendants were designed in conjunction with the Posy Ring Collection. Posy rings and pendants developed from the earlier medieval fashion for inscribed jewellery and they continued in
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Celtic CollectionThe Celtic Collection is directly influenced by aesthetics and relics founded during Ancient Celtic Civilisation. Michael was captivated by the artistic brilliance displayed by the many ancient Celtic artefacts he observed during his travels around Scotland and Ireland in the early 1990s. Accurately illustrating prevalent patterns from the Celtic period, each design bears its own historical significance.
Birdshead Spiral EarringsSterling Silver
Stanwick Terret EarringsSterling Silver
Westow Terret EarringsSterling Silver
Birdshead Spiral Brooch18ct Yellow Gold
Desborough Mirror EarringsSterling Silver
Macregol Monogram EarringsSterling Silver

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Hourglass CollectionThe Hourglass Collection is a selection of bracelets and neckchains with the curvaceous, feminine profile that is a characteristic of the hourglass timer. These pieces are fantastic for everyday wear and make a beautiful set if you wish to collect the full range.
Hourglass Neckchain18ct Yellow Gold
Hourglass Bracelet18ct Yellow Gold

Dome StudsThese classic stud earrings complement any ensemble and are available in either small or large sizes. Stunning in their simplicity they are designed to stand the test of time.
Circlet BraceletThis lovely, solid bracelet features Michael Wilsons signature granule detail and is entirely handmade at our Eltham workshop.
Hourglass BangleSterling Silver

This catalogue exhibits only a selection of Michael Wilsons creative jewellery. All pieces featured are possible to be made in different metals. To view more designs
please visit the Michael Wilson Diamond Jewellers Eltham Gallery.

Michael Wilson Diamond Jewellers
Gallery
725 Main Road Eltham Victoria 3095Phone: 03 9439 3111
Email: [email protected]

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