About

Jewellery by M.A.W. incorporates influences of my heritage and modern technology in jewellery design and creation, that connects the past with the present.

My aim is to design modern heirlooms - quality pieces that can be worn again and again and passed down for generations.

My maternal ancestors were goldsmiths on the Greek Island of Kastellorizo. Traditionally, jewellery was handcrafted exclusively for the women of the island as part of their dowry and passed on to subsequent generations. The stylistic designs of the jewellery used repetitive patterns that originated from Greece and the broader Asia Minor region.

This cuff was passed down to me. I am its custodian, it is irreplaceable and connects me directly to my ancestors. Its design and method of fabrication has fascinated me since I was young and motivated me to develop the skills to make and design jewellery.

The Past Meets the Present

Jewellery by M.A.W. captures my interest in patterns through blending traditional jewellery making with the innovative design and printing methods available today to create unique pieces. Yet, the reasons we acquire jewellery remains fundamentally the same as throughout millennia; to adorn, to treasure and to symbolize connection – be it to the past, present or future.

Jewellery by M.A.W. is designed and made in Australia.