Award Winning Sydney Jewellers
Nadia Neuman is one of Australia’s leading jewellery designers. Her award-winning jewellery reveals not only her creative talent, but also a love of vibrant coloured stones.
The Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA) Design Awards and the Diamond Guild of Australia Awards are two of Australia’s most well-known and highly regarded awards. These awards set the benchmark for jewellery design in Australia, fostering creativity, innovation and excellence right across the industry. Nadia’s creations constantly receive recognition in the winner or finalist categories.
"The Kaleidoscope"
Winner, Supreme Award and Winner Fancy Coloured Diamond category, Diamond Guild of Australia Jewellery Design Awards 2023
A truly spectacular 18ct yellow and white gold necklace set with a multitude of fancy cut coloured and white diamonds including natural champagne, yellow, cognac, orange, blue and pink diamonds. Cleverly designed from interchangeable components to allow versatility in how the piece can be worn. The kaleidoscope element itself is fully functional, allowing you to peer through the eyepiece and appreciate an ever-changing display of fine coloured diamonds.
This amazing piece of wearable art was recognised by the competition judges for its exceptional beauty, innovation, craftsmanship and uniqueness.
Tyger Tyger; Winner of Rio Tinto 2012 design Awards
Winner, Rio Tinto International Design Awards 2012
After receiving a record number of entries, Rio Tinto’s judging panel chose nine winning designers from the USA, Canada, Australia, India, China and Hong Kong to have their jewellery made exclusively for the 2012 Oscars.
Tyger, Tyger is inspired by the themes of beauty, glamour, mystery and spiritedness. Brought to life from over 18 hours of design work and 225 hours of handcrafting.
Four Seasons Cuff
Fancy Diamond Winner, Harper’s BAZAAR Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards 2009
The exquisite ‘Four Seasons Cuff’ is a multi-functional wrist cuff made from 18ct green, white, rose and yellow gold. As well as a cuff, each panel can be slid out and worn separately as a pendant.
The four sides represent each of the seasons. Within each panel, natural coloured pink, blue, green, yellow, golden, cognac, champagne and orange diamonds reflect the colours, climate and moods of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Continuum
Winner, Diamond Guild Awards 2015
Designed and created by Mondial’s Master Jeweller Robert Opat, ‘Continuum’ symbolises the smooth, deliberate and continuous energy, which comes from the Earth encapsulated in the infinity symbol. Entirely crafted by hand in 18ct Platinum/Palladium white gold, ‘Continuum’ features a round brilliant cut diamond of the finest quality.
Chrysalis
Finalist, Diamond Guild Awards 2013
“Chrysalis” represents transformation, and the beauty in change and transition.
A cocoon-shaped pendant opens to reveal a diamond butterfly – a reminder of the beauty that lies within and the inspiring miracle that is nature
Truth Love Desire
Winner, Diamond Design Award (retail over $5,000), Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA) Design Awards 2008
This elegant pendant necklace is designed to be worn on the chakras, balancing the energy of the wearer and connecting them to self. The blue diamond embodies truth, the pink diamond represents love, and the yellow diamond channels desire and joy. The words truth, love and desire are also cleverly yet discreetly woven into each tier.
Liquid Love
Finalist, Pearl Design Award, Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA) Design Awards 2008
Feminine yet strong, bold yet sensual, ‘Liquid Love’ is a sculptural piece of jewellery showcasing cultured Australian South Sea pearls, some of the finest pearls in the world.
Handcrafted in 18 carat yellow gold, the necklace appears as if liquid dripping – a perfect representation of that feeling of falling in love.
Totem
Winner, Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA) 2008
The Totem represents the Australian Aboriginal connection to the land. Designed by indigenous designer, Alison Page, the cross-hatched symbols of totems are used by Aboriginal people to represent the spirit of an animal or place. Wrapping white gold 'sticks' in rose gold ‘sinew’, references traditional Aboriginal binding methods. The pendant is set with 3 round brilliant cut cognac diamonds, totalling 1.25 carats.'
Autumn Dream
Finalist, Diamond Design Award (under $5,000), Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA) Design Awards 2006
‘Autumn Dream’ reflects the rich colours and natural beauty of autumn in Australia.
Crafted from Australian Jarrah wood, known for its durability and warm colours. An 18ct gold sleeve is set inside the band and finished with a rutilated quartz dome and white diamonds.
Rock Hard Love
Finalist, Diamond Design Award (above $5,000), Jewellery Association of Australia (JAA) Design Awards 2006
‘Rock Hard Love’ uses Australian Jarrah wood to create a contemporary and unconventional ring band.
One side of the ring is set with exquisite white diamonds. While opposite, frosted rock crystal is embedded with three Argyle pink diamonds. Cleverly, this section can be detached from the ring, allowing the wearer to change out for another coloured quartz to match outfit or mood.
