Master Jeweller, Chris Hood takes a behind-the-scenes look at Halong Bay Vet Nam Pearl Company, where he witnesses Akoya pearl cultivation. Saltwater oysters are very sensitive to their environment so we are concerned with the environmental as well as the socioeconomic standards of the farms we source our pearls from. We use only the finest pearls from sustainable sources. Watch video
Chris Hood travels across the globe and down ruby mines to find high-quality gemstones. Highlights from his East Africa trip in 2017. Watch video
We explore every link in our supply chain so you get top quality natural sapphire and ruby. Highlights from Chris Hood’s East Africa trip in 2017. Watch video
Diamond halo design GIA certified round brilliant cut engagement ring in 18ct white gold. This ring features a total of 0.97ct round brilliant cut white diamonds. Designed and made in the Metal Urges workshop, Tasmania. Watch video
Platinum squarish step cut mid-dark blue aquamarine 12.67ct and baguette cut white diamond engagement ring. Designed and made in the Metal Urges workshop, Tasmania. Watch video
Antique style natural oval cut deep blue 0.78ct sapphire and round white diamond engagement ring. Featuring a central oval sapphire 4 claw set in white gold encircled with white diamonds in an oval claw set white gold cluster. Designed and made in the Metal Urges workshop, Tasmania. Watch video
Art Deco GIA certified white diamond and blue Sri Lankan sapphire platinum engagement ring. Designed and made in the Metal Urges workshop, Tasmania. Watch video
This Australian green/yellow pear shape parti-sapphire was the grand prize in our December 2017 social media carat weight guessing competition. Visit our Facebook page to stay tuned for future competitions and prizes. Watch video
Broadsheet presents Asahi Above All Else, Chris Hood, Sapphire Miner and Jeweller, Tasmania. Watch video
“You need to dig in amongst the big rocks that are heavy and packed together…”" In our fifth video Chris explains where to locate types of jewels such as Tasmanian topaz, zircon, and sapphires. Watch video
