About us, Chris Hood, Tasmania, Hobart Jeweller
About us. Metal Urges is the realisation of a dream for Tasmanian master jeweller and 'Metal Urges Fine Jewellery and diamonds' owner Chris Hood. Chris set out from an early age with the aim to become his own boss and to develop a space and business that other fine Tasmanian crafts people would find a pleasure to work in. The team at Metal Urges Fine Jewellery in Hobart Tasmania are 100% committed to quality in everything they undertake. Excellent customer service before, during and after each jewellery commission is an essential part of the Metal Urges experience. We simply aim to hand-make the best fine jewellery in Hobart, Launceston and right across Tasmania.
Chris Hood takes great pride in working closely with and listening carefully to each individual client needs and desires. This style of service means every client is closely involved and has the chance to make a great connection with the jewellery items right through the process. The close proximity of design and workshop space at Metal Urges allow easy communication within the business, with clients often able to view exciting stages during the production of their jewellery. Metal Urges produces all kinds of fine handmade jewellery, but specialises in the manufacture of Platinum and 18ct white gold diamond engagement rings. Our diamonds are sourced globally from a number of high quality diamond wholesale and diamond cutting connections. Chris goes to great lengths to offer only the most beautiful diamonds and spends much of his time sorting carefully through parcels to select GIA and IGI certified diamonds of Excellent Cut, Excellent Polish and Excellent Symmetry. Metal Urges offer the largest range of finely cut white diamond in Hobart and Tasmania.
Chris travels several times a year in search of the unique, high quality gems for which Metal Urges is renowned. "Gems are a predominantly a visual event you cannot buy gems from a photo, you need to see and handle them. A stone has to communicate with you; you need to fall in love with it. All our gems have that extra something special". (Chris Hood)