last chance

The BIG Balcony Sale has been going off! We've been run off our feet. Today is your last chance to grab a bargain. See the post below for details. If your in the Northern Rivers area swing by and we'll see you soon!

THE BIG BALCONY SALE

The Riley Burnett BIG BALCONY SALE is on now! Everything on the balcony is on sale for $25 or less.

Leather boots, clothing, handbags, jewellery, homewares, cookbooks and more, all MUST be cleared to make way for our new season stock.

The sale will continue until Monday 31 August. BE QUICK!!

Riley Burnett Showroom, upstairs at 1/57 Ballina Street Lennox Head.

statement jewellery

This article came from the divine Ms Ana Mitic from the Herald Sun! Thanks Ana, we think you're pretty special too.

the dags

We thought it was high time we introduced you to the furriest members of our team, George and Oscar. Like all pet owners know, they are a constant source of joy and a reminder that life's best when it's simple.

inner peace

The weather might be a bit mad around the country at the moment (high fire warnings in Queensland, hail in Melbourne, hot hot hot in New South Wales...) but the workroom has taken on a feeling of calm after all the activity earlier in the month. The collection has now started to evolve with some amazing new pieces coming out of Jennie's imagination and into real life. We'll give you a little show and tell of these soon!

our sentiment for the day

where the magic happens...

This is where our artisans go to work every day. It's a space filled with colour and music. And the workshop is so close to the beach that you can smell the salt! We love it. What does your workspace look like?

gem advice…turquoise

Stunning in its hue and gorgeous to wear, turquoise is one of the oldest semi-precious stones. Historically, turquoise was considered a stone of life and good fortune and had healing properties. The color of turquoise can vary from deep blue to deep green with every variation in between and is found in Iran, the US, Sinai, China, Afghanistan, Australia, Chile, Saxony, Cornwall and Turkestan.

Choosing turquoise…

When choosing turquoise you will encounter 4 different in the jewellery market: Natural (comes directly from the mine. It is cut shaped and polished and set into jewellery); Stabilized (natural turquoise usually in nugget form that is submerged into a stabilizing compound. The pores of the stone have been filled with a clear resin that makes the stone usable); Treated (color enhanced); and Fake (ceramics, bone, celluloid and plastic are used to imitate turquoise).

It is becoming increasingly difficult to spot real from fake turquoise so it’s best to ask the seller a lot of questions to ensure the real deal. If you have any secret tips in how to spot the real please leave a comment below.

Caring for you turquoise…

Being a phosphate mineral, turquoise is inherently fragile and sensitive to solvents including perfume, sunscreen and hairspray as well as commercial cleaning fluids. Long exposure to sunlight will also discolour your turquoise After wearing, gently clean your turquoise with a soft cloth to avoid a build up of residue, and should be stored in its own container to avoid scratching by harder gems.

what's inspiring me - erin

Our lovely Erin shares what's inspiring her this month...

Bright colours

Retro fabric and fashion

Feathers, Leathers and leaves

Natalie Fabia (amazing painter)

My family

And, of course, the RB chicks

packing up from the fair

How many RB artisans does it take to carry a table?

The fair was amazing and full-on. Thanks to everyone who came down and visited us. I'm just loving the girls in their orange vests!

When's the New Collection Online??

Just a quick post to answer all the queries we've received as to when you'll be able to shop the new collection online. NEON WARRIOR pieces will be available at our online shop from the end of this week (www.rileyburnett.com/shop)! Hooray! Stay tuned.

We're in Melbourne! Come and see us!

For a first-hand look at the new collection, come down to the GHA Home and Giving Fair on at the Showgrounds. We're located int he Grand Pavilion. We would love to see you!

Presenting NEON WARRIOR - RB Summer Collection 09/10

In a timeless land at the edge of the universe is a warrior. Guided by the moon, she chooses her own path. She treads lightly but leaves an imprint. She is fair but fearless, focused but free. She is made of stars. Her world awaits.

Finding inspiration from warrior tribes past and present, from the Amazons to the Apaches, comes the amazing new Summer collection we called, “NEON WARRIOR”.

Exotic and intricate, this collection features colourful semi-precious stones, crystals, beads and silvers gathered from throughout Burma, Afghanistan, Thailand and India. Every piece is then crafted by hand our very own workshop.

This is a full collection of necklaces, bracelets, bangles, and earrings and will be found in over 180 stockists across Australia and online (www.rileyburnett.com) from mid-August.

Let us know what you think!