our NEW website!

It's been the best kept secret, but we have a new look website! A website articulates what a company is all about and this one feels like our home. Look, explore, have fun, tell us what you think! We hope you like!!

1 DAY TIL THE NEW COLLECTION!!!

Watch this space...

the calm before the storm

This pic by amazing graphic design artist Olivia Bossy sums up RB head quarters right now. Most of the team has flown to Melbourne to launch the new collection and the workshop is now all so quiet now in the wake of such a busy week completing the collection.

We're just dying to show you our new designs so have put up a little sneak preview for you.

If you're in town come down and see us over the weekend at the GHA Home and Giving Fair in the Grand Pavilion at Melbourne's Showgrounds!

2 DAYS TIL THE NEW COLLECTION!!!

and the workshop is buzzing

3 DAYS TIL THE NEW COLLECTION!!!

romance in the stone

Whether you're in love, out of love or somewhere in the middle, mystics would have us believe that wearing gemstones might be just the ticket to solving our relationship problems. We absolutely agree if it means getting to wear gorgeous jewellery everyday with a purpose! So here are 7 common relationship qualms and the gems that might relieve those aching hearts...

Have a secret crush? Try Garnet, it's one of the best gemstones for releasing our heartfelt feelings and desires, you never know he might be waiting for you to make the first move...

Looking for love? Wearing Rose Quartz, the love stone, will invite love into your life.

Found The One? Carrying Jade, a gem of harmonious relationships and connections, will keep you glowing and Pearls will keep your love pure and uncomplicated.

Breaking up? Black Onyx will protect you from negative energies and revitalise you. Add Amber to promoting a carefree and sunny disposition that will drive your ex crazy.

Just broke up? Crysocolla will create space in your life for the compete healing of the heart and Malachite will help you get rid of that emotional baggage by opening your heart again.

Love him but sometimes don't understand him? Try Moonstone, a powerful gem helping to balance male/female polarities.

Rekindle dwindling passion with Canelian which will help re-spark desire.

Finally, no matter what happens be true to yourself. Lapis Lazuli - symbol of truth - is the stone to help you keep it real...





Multi-coloured slinky bracelet









Slinky bracelet in black onyx

5 DAYS TIL THE NEW COLLECTION!!

final postcard

Jason's on his way home now from an amazing and successful trip but I just had to post up these fabulous pics he took in Santorini. Doesn't it just look incredible. We can all picture ourselves enjoying fresh sardines while sitting at those tables. They are actually in an amazing little fishing village called Amouthi. Apparently the donkeys are for the people too lazy to walk it back up the hill. Nice, though probably a little bumpy!

NEW COLLECTION IN 7 DAYS!!!

we love U2 too

As it all turns out, not only was Jason in Paris but he made the sneaky trip there to see what can only be described as the best concert ever...U2 at Stade de France. Our jealous is palpable. That stage looks incredible combined and with 80,000 other U2 crazed fans it must have been the bomb!

Jason said that this song went off.

postcards from...paris??

Jason, we thought you were in ITALY launching Riley Burnett. But this looks decidedly like the Louvre. Fact finding mission perhaps? Nice one. Just so you're aware we are now all expecting Hermes scarves upon your return.

bloomin' winter

This Winter has been spectacular!
We're blown away by all the magnificent camellias, magnolias and tulips that seem to be everywhere.

postcards from italy - florence

Jason has sent back these fabulous pics from Florence where RB designs are being snapped up. He included pictures of people clamoring to reach our pieces in Florence's renowned "Gold Market" store and even spotted a young woman wearing an RB necklace (above) through the streets. Bella!

Back here we're just salivating over that amazing looking gelati!

channeling alexa chung

We love a gal who can wear a statement necklace like it ain't no thang, and for this reason (and a couple of others) we're keeping an eye on the styling panache of Alexa Chung. She's so adorable and we think she does effortless Winter cool exceedingly well. Who are you channeling right now?

A little statement necklace of our own...



The Black Robyn

French buttons, ribbons,
coral, crystal, silver detailing,
and cord

(click on the image for a closer look!)

ONLY 11 DAYS TIL OUR NEW COLLECTION

Launch date: 01/08/09

It's going to be big.

everbody loves riley burnett

The gorgeous Elle MacPherson was recently snapped wearing a classic RB necklace while hanging out in Byron Bay. We think she looks just fabulous and we're a big fan of the way she layered it with other favourite necklaces!

a day in the life of an RB artisan

(images taken by the makers)

ONLY 19 DAYS TIL OUR NEW COLLECTION!!!

Launch date: 01/08/09

postcards from italy - pisa

After a staggering 36 hours in transit and only 4 hours sleep, Jason arrived in Italy, the home of style and birthplace of Riley Burnett. Travelling to Pisa and meeting up with RB Italian agent Jon, Jason soon discovered that suitcases with wheels are not designed for cobbled European streets. We are sympathetic, Jason, but only through a veil of envy...

What we are unabashedly gleeful about is RB jewellery being snapped up like the last tortellini at a raduno famigliare! Well the Italians are known for their flair and panache.

Pic (top - bottom): image from blog "loafing odysseys"; RB designs; and Jason with his wheelie bag in Pisa.

what's inspiring me - heidi

Our divine Heidi shares what's rocking her world this month...

1. The Paris Opera Ballet

2. My mum

3. My amazing work colleagues who keep me laughing smiling and remembering that creating fabulous adornments is a whole lot of fun!

love a trend

A great big thank-you to Courier Mail fashion ed Jasmin Lill who pick our Charmed Wishing Well bracelet as one of her trends to watch! It's a gorgeous piece with many different colourful gemstones and each bracelet is different from the next.

bon voyage jason!

The Burnett half of RB has just flown out for bella Italia, on the premise that he is assisting in the launch of the new jewellery collection in sun drenched Tuscany. We believe you Jason...

Looking forward to hearing your stories and seeing the pictures from la bella vita. In bocca al luppo!

behind the scenes

Here's a little snapshot from the photoshoot for the new season collection we did on Tuesday with gorgeous model Millie. It was a long but creative day that ended with a spectacular sunset.

The materials for this amazing handcrafted jewellery were gathered from the Golden Triangle and as the collection came together it became evident that its story is about a warrior from a mythical tribe at the edge of the world.

We'll post the full story at the end of the month when the collection is ready to be launched!