DUO Feature
SPECIALISTS IN ....
DIAMOND DOMINION OF THE NORTH
Like wine and cheese, champagne and caviar; JBD and diamonds just go together.
JEWELLERY BY DESIGN CASTLETOWN DIAMOND CENTRE Shop 123 Castletown Shoppingworld 07 4772 1001 www.jbd.net.au www.facebook.com/jbdtownsville www.instagram.com/jbdtownsville/ au.pinterest.com/jbdtownsville/
“Diamonds are our specialty,” stated Bevan Hill, Business Manager of Jewellery By Design at Castletown. “Our large range of loose diamonds in store allows for customers to personally select their diamond to be made into jewellery; whether it’s an engagement ring, signature piece for yourself or gift for someone else, we can provide the knowledge, design service and products for customers all in the one store.” JBD is Townsville’s only trademarked Antwerp Diamond Broker; in other words, they source their loose diamonds from Antwerp in Belgium, aka the diamond capital of the world. With approximately 84% of the world’s rough diamonds passing through the Antwerp diamond district, this gives them access to the best of the best, while maintaining a conflictfree diamond stance under the Kimberley process. “We buy our diamonds at the best price, which in turn can be retailed with similar affordability onto our customers,” Bevan explained. “In addition to this, we stock a wide range of Pink Kimberley Diamonds and Australian Chocolate Diamonds, also known as champagne diamonds, sourced from the Australian Argyle Diamond mines in the Kimberley.” Bevan is no stranger to the jewellery industry. For the past 30 years he’s worked in both the
retail and wholesale spheres for pearl, diamond and jewellery importers. After meeting JBD’s owner Jamie McGeachie in a professional capacity eight years ago, he took an opportunity with the store to help expand the business. “I’m proud of what we have built here and our success shows with the various awards that have passed through the JBD doors in retail, marketing and jewellery industries on the national and international stages,” Bevan highlighted. “Not only are our in-house jewellers’ specialists, we ensure that our entire team are trained with the best diamond knowledge. We’re locally owned and support the Townsville region on a variety of different levels. We make a point of personalising our service, which is essential to a city of this size where word of mouth carries great value.” JBD’s qualified, in-house jewellers specialise in custommade jewellery, restoration work and jewellery repairs which means as a customer, you’re part of your jewellerymaking process from its design beginnings to dazzling finish. Drop in any time to speak to Bevan and the team about looking after your precious piece.
DUOMagazine June 2017
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