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WHEN Dariusz Szymanski talks about his new workshop and jewellery business in Heathcote, his excitement is palpable.<\/p>\n

The Polish-born jeweller has more than 40 years’ experience in making jewellery.<\/p>\n

“Everyone knows me as Darek, and I am proud to bring my experience to our local community right here in Heathcote,” he said.<\/p>\n

“I went to jewellery school in Poland when I was 14 and spent my first ten years crafting fine pieces in Europe, perfecting a wide range of techniques and services.”<\/p>\n

Mr Szymanski moved to Australia with his wife Basia and five-year-old daughter<\/p>\n

thirty years ago.<\/p>\n

Their son was born in Australia.<\/p>\n

“Prior to moving to Heathcote I worked in Moonee Ponds for 10 years as a master jeweller for Micheli Jewellery, creating hand crafted unique pieces for a range of clients,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Ten years ago, we drove to Rochester to look at a property we were interested in buying but found it had been sold two days earlier.<\/p>\n

“On the way home, we stopped in Heathcote for coffee, and I fell in love with some land and the town.<\/p>\n

“Now it’s time for me to slow down a little and create more of the pieces I want to make.<\/p>\n

“Our new home is being built on the land and I am making a workshop and display gallery. I am doing it all myself except for the electrical work.<\/p>\n

“Basia is still working in Melbourne as a carer but will eventually join me full time.”<\/p>\n

Mr Szymanski has lots of ideas for future projects especially utilising amber bought five years ago on a trip back to Poland.<\/p>\n

“I also want to craft items from some Buloke timber, the hardest wood commercially available,” he said.<\/p>\n

“If anyone wants something special and unique, an heirloom restored or simply wants an idea brought to life, I’m here to help.<\/p>\n

“From custom design work, precious and semi-precious metals and everything in between, I’ve seen and done it all.”<\/p>\n

While the custom workshop is being completed, bookings are by appointment only via the website heathcotejewellery.com.au<\/a> or phone 0437 866 606.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WHEN Dariusz Szymanski talks about his new workshop and jewellery business in Heathcote, his excitement is palpable. The Polish-born jeweller has more than 40 years’ experience in making jewellery. “Everyone knows me as Darek, and I am proud to bring my experience to our local community right here in Heathcote,” he said. “I went to […]<\/p>\n

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