FINE JEWELLERY ATELIER

Creating fine jewels and collaborating with clients for three generations has given Giulians the expertise to intuitively interpret their client’s desires when it comes to the creation of unique designer pieces. Over 150 years of combined experience informs our current philosophy.

GARY COFFEY

Gary is an accomplished master jeweller, having created many unique pieces in a virtuosic fashion. He has designed and crafted pieces under commission for an impressive list of celebrity clients, including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Sir Cliff Richard, Luciano Pavarotti, Hillary Clinton and Chris Martin.

Winning many prestigious awards along the way, Gary has gained a reputation for embracing each opportunity as if it were his most important to date.

He designs with today’s modern client in mind, always mindful of his belief that the best investments will always be classically simple pieces using quality gems.

I LOVE DESIGNING AND CREATING PIECES TO COMPLIMENT MY CLIENT’S STYLE AND PERSONALITY. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BE DONE WITH OUR WONDERFUL, NATURAL RESOURCES

Hand-crafting fine jewellery for over 50 years.

1966

Founded in 1966 by Ivan Vortouni and his wife Vivienne, the then-young jeweller was brimming with a passion for quality and unique stones. Ivan rapidly built the business to be renowned for its world-class collection of opals and unique custom-made jewels that were true statement pieces.

1993

Trina Vortouni, Ivan and Vivienne’s eldest daughter, officially started working at Giulians.

1996

Gary Coffey began pursuing his career in jewellery in 1979. In 1996, Gary joined Giulians as Head Jeweller. He is now the Creative Director of Giulians.

Dana – Ivan and Vivienne’s youngest daughter also joined the Giulians family business in 1996.

2001

Giulians received international exposure, with Gary Coffey winning the International Tahitian Pearl Design Competition. His design, titled ‘Tahiti-bound’ featured twin 18ct white gold bracelets in the style of hand cuffs. 32 Tahitian cultured pearls were secured on 18ct white gold rods, with 400 fine white round brilliant cut diamonds pave set into the bands. The cuffs were linked together by an 18ct white gold boat anchor chain.

2006

Gary’s son Joel Coffey joined the Giulians team as an Apprentice jeweller. Joel is now a master jeweller who thrives on the collaborative process and art of creating handcrafted, bespoke, and unique pieces.

2010

In 2010, Giulians relocated from their historic location of 2 Bridge Street to the Four Seasons Hotel. The new location gave us an opportunity to design a more intimate boutique where clients, new and old, could be welcomed like family. Maintaining the presence of the on-site studio was also of the utmost importance.

AT PRESENT

Our current focus is on infusing tradition with modern sophistication and creating meticulously crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces of timeless quality. Remarkable craftsmanship and a refined eye for world-class stones coalesce to transform luxurious rare materials into wearable works of art.

Family business of three generations

Giulians is a family business with a long history. Established in 1966, we became renowned for a world- class collection of opals and one-of-a-kind custom made jewels that were true statement pieces.

The craft of fine jewellery making is in our DNA. We continue to evolve, championing the awe-inspiring natural resources that Australia has to offer, and transforming luxurious rare materials into wearable works of art.

Our values

A new legacy for luxury

A piece of jewellery tells a story of a moment in time, a special celebration or as an expression of who you are. It will become a legacy, a piece made to withstand the test of time and to pass on to the next generation. By uniquely creating jewellery to your needs and tastes, your pieces will be bespoke, timeless and future heirlooms. Beautifully made jewellery is a luxury we can all access, not only as a unique expression of self but also as part of your legacy that lives on.

L’art de vivre

We embrace the creative process with passion and have a genuine approach to the way we work. Celebrating authenticity is at the core of all that we do and create.

Treat our customers like family

We are a family-owned and operated business, celebrating three generations of jewellers over the past 55 years.
We extend this sense of family to the relationships we build and nurture with our clients, who inevitably become a part of the Giulians family.

TRINA COFFEY

JOEL COFFEY

We are committed to the future

We aim to showcase the wonderful natural gems Australia has to offer while responsibly sourcing our gemstones and materials, both within Australia and overseas. Australian South Sea pearls have been certified as ethical and environmentally sustainable – a world first certification by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). All our diamonds are sourced in compliance with the UN Resolution and the Kimberley Process.

At Giulians, we design wearable works of art that are truly timeless. We believe that the way our pieces make you feel when you wear them, or see them, is as important as their beauty and quality.

Our approach to fine-jewellery making is rooted in craftsmanship and driven by an intense desire to explore the artistic sensibility of rare and precious materials.