About Us

Handmade jewellery inspired by the Australian landscape, crafted to become part of your story.

Part of your family story

For more than 30 years, we have had the privilege of making jewellery for our customers’ most meaningful moments: marriages, births, christenings, milestone birthdays and so much in between. Today, the children who once visited our store are grown up and starting journeys of their own, and we are proud to be part of the next generation’s stories too.

A community built on connection

Nadine and I are naturally introverted, but we have always valued genuine connection. Tcity Jewellers has grown through authentic, down-to-earth people who share a love of beautiful, unique jewellery. Many of our customers wear one-of-a-kind Tcity pieces, and we never tire of hearing the stories behind them.

Where the name began

We are often asked why we are called Tcity. Is it twin cities, or Townsville city jewellers? The name actually began in the central desert, about 300 kilometres north of Uluru, among the Warlpiri people of Lajamanu, Alice Springs and Yuendumu. In the Tanami Desert, among endless scrub and red dirt, there are few fences for more than 400 kilometres. It is the country of the Bush Mechanics series and the Lajamanu Band, a place of strong identity and deep culture.

Out there, the nearest big town, Katherine, is called K Town, and on special occasions people travel around 1,000 kilometres to the big smoke of Darwin, known as D City. That is where Tcity was born: a big-smoke Australian town growing into a regional city. The name links the red heart of central Australia with Townsville, the rugged gateway to the Great Barrier Reef: two very different, deeply Australian landscapes.

Inspired by the Australian bush

Our signature colour, Dusty Sage, is inspired by the soft silver sheen of gum leaves. One of my favourite memories is travelling through the northern alpine region of New South Wales in late spring, when the bush was in full flower and its scent hung in the cold mountain air. Everything was alive with gumnuts and soft native colour: chalky mint, silver-blue eucalyptus, blush and shell pinks, peaches, rusty apricots and fiery tangerines. Even the blue haze of the Blue Mountains comes from the landscape itself, as sunlight scatters through a fine mist of eucalyptus oil, water vapour and dust.

It is easy to take the Australian landscape for granted. One of my dad’s military friends from Europe has travelled the world, from scaling the Swiss Alps in search of natural crystals to crossing the Americas, yet year after year he returns to Australia, because there is simply nothing else like it.

Designed to be worn every day

The Australian bush shapes our designs, through our travels, time spent among native flora and the country’s unique natural palette. We pair it with a classic design approach to create pieces that are timeless, comfortable to wear, distinctive enough to stand apart, and made to live with you every day.

Made to last for generations

We focus on how things are made, because that is where long-term quality and value are forged. Preparing the metal, heating and cooling, joining and structure give a piece its properties, while the construction method and stone setting determine how long it will last. We want our jewellery to last for generations and become a treasured part of your family.

Thirty years at the bench

I have been repairing and making jewellery for over thirty years, always dreaming of creating truly special one-off art pieces. Many years of burning the midnight oil and refining my handcraft have fuelled that desire to create something more meaningful. It is often said that it takes around 20 years to develop your own flavour of design, and that journey has shaped the work you see today. Our latest pieces are just a snapshot of what is ahead for Tcity Jewellers.

Every piece tells a story

Jewellery is always connected to story. There are stories of origin: where a piece came from, who owned it and what they experienced while wearing it. There are stories of life’s milestones: a grandmother’s engagement ring remembered for 40 years, a promise ring, an engagement ring, or a piece bought on an unforgettable adventure.

There are also stories about where jewellery will go next, and the people who make it special: professionals, artists, country singers, scientists, explorers, or loved ones dearly missed. Jewellery is uniquely personal: small enough to stay with you, meaningful enough to become part of who you are, and enduring enough to transcend generations.

Our vision

Our vision is to create a boutique store filled with unique curiosities that enhance the profile of Townsville. Like so many travellers, we love discovering little shops and galleries that showcase the best of a country or region. We want to be Townsville’s answer to that: a place to find something amazing from your journey that you are proud to show your friends.

Whatever your story, we would love to help you tell it.