We have a special agreement in our house, that it would be a shame, if not a crime, to only celebrate mothers once a year.

Mothers day is a great idea though I believe that many people save up for that day all year, instead of spreading the love more often.

It could be a seasonal thing, for example spoiling your wife/mum with a spa treatment in mid-winter, a beach breakfast in summer or a fabulous new bracelet for spring. Just don’t wait all year to do something special.

I’ve done the “Mum” thing for weeks at a time while Lene is in Europe with our new collections and it’s an incredible hard job. I certainly feel like a reward when she finally comes home!

So think about it…and show your love to your mum/wife…more often.

The stunning Iceberg bracelet has shown to be very popular… We have chosen this bracelet to be the central feature in our latest add in Gourmet Traveller Wine. Have a closer look at the Iceberg silver bracelet

I’d highly recommend visiting Denmark at least once in your life. It’s quite refreshing to see a nation so focussed on creating things of beauty, whether it’s a building or a sofa you know a lot of thought has gone into the design.

They are a people who embrace their history and traditions but don’t seem to be mired down by them.

I lived there for 10 years and speak the language fluently. In a way, it’s home for me.

The people themselves are very aware of the world around them and seem intent on making their mark. When you think about it, it’s pretty impressive for a nation with a population of only five and a half million to have made such a large impression, especially in the areas of design and technology.

One of the things I enjoy most is the appreciation the Danes have for design and art. I find it amazing that every day Danes know the names of, and celebrate the great designers that they have produced, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen and Jørn Utzon to name a few.

As a jewellery designer and craftsman I found great acceptance and understanding for my jewellery designs in Denmark. Though I have been influenced by Scandinavia, my jewellery still stands out as being something original and fresh. It must be the Australian in me.

Now, back in Australia, my jewellery is looked upon as very international which, I suppose it is. You be the judge.

Daniel Bentley Fine Jewellery is being recognized in the jewellery trade as an exclusive high-end jewellery brand. See the profile written about us in Jewellery World’s cover story “Big Brand Theory” (below). The full article is found on page 26-29 in Jewellery World’s February/March issue.

… to all of you!

Today is your last chance to WIN DANIEL BENTLEY’S SIGNATURE PIECE “OUTBACK FOSSIL” PENDANT

Simply guess how many pieces of jewellery are used in the Valentine’s heart design above and write your guess on our facebook competition before 6pm (Brisbane time) on 14th of February 2012.

This summer holiday was brilliant. We escaped to the cool of the Southern Highlands SW of Sydney and spent 10 days unwinding after a super hectic Christmas trading period.

I found time to sit under a tree and sketch a few new jewellery designs for some up-coming collections. I was not supposed to think of work whilst on holidays though I’ve always drawn for relaxation.

Anyway, for the last few weeks I’ve been at the bench creating the new Sterling silver models from my sketches and it’s been such an enjoyable experience.

I’ll be posting some photos of the new jewellery designs when they’re done though in the mean time, here is a Sterling silver ring with 18 ct. gold, I made recently using a gem I bought in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. I designed this big piece using the facets of the specially cut Citrine as inspiration. It’s a one-off and goes in my private collection. Let me know what you think!

Down load Media Release Valentine’s Day proposal… Danish Style

None know better the traumas faced by modern day suitors when making a proposal on Valentine’s Day, than Master Jewellery Daniel Bentley.

The scenario was always the same… a guy would come into Daniel’s boutique in the Danish city of Aarhus trying to find a ring that would please his girlfriend… and we all know the high risk involved.  If she didn’t like the design or the diamond wasn’t big enough or he wasn’t sure of her taste etc, it could mean a failed attempt… which is particularly embarrassing if the proposal takes place in public, like a restaurant or around friends.

This is where Daniel often played Cupid – he would lend the guy a ring from his collection to make the proposal, once the girl accepted, she could come in and design her perfect ring…. great solution, everyone is happy.

Emotions play a big part in the designing process’, said Daniel, ‘not only does the jewellery need to be beautiful in its own right, but it has to make the wearer feel special and accentuate her own beauty‘… particularly on a special day like Valentine’s Day’.

Now that Daniel is back in Australia, recently launching a stunning collection of fine jewellery, he is once again looking forward to his ‘behind the scenes’ role on Valentine’s Day and with new pieces just released, there is a fabulous collection from which to choose.

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About Daniel Bentley Fine Jewellery
Daniel Bentley is a Master Jeweller and multi-Award winning designer with an international reputation for creating timeless pieces with a contemporary edge.

After a successful career in Australia, Daniel travelled to some of the world’s most exotic locations and uses these diverse cultural references as inspiration for his designs.  In the early 90’s, during a visit to Denmark, Daniel met and married a Danish girl, Lene, and together they established their own jewellery boutique, building up a loyal European clientele, including royalty and celebrities, for more than a decade before returning to Australia.  Daniel’s work is recognised for its excellence in craftsmanship, below are some of his most recent awards.

Finalist 2006 Jewellery Association of Australia Design Awards
Finalist 2007 Harper’s Bazaar Diamond Guild Awards
Finalist 2009 Harper’s Bazaar Diamond Guild Awards

In a recent magazine interview we were asked, “What is the point of difference from your brand to other jewellery brands?”

I’d like to share our response with you …

Each piece has been designed and hand sculpted by master jeweller Daniel Bentley so there is continuity through the collection and a distinctive style. What truly sets our jewellery apart is not just our designs, it’s our philosophy and ideals.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our jewellery must be bold.

The uniqueness and originality of our designs is paramount.

They must make the wearer look stunning.

OUR IDEALS

Every design in the DANIEL BENTLEY FINE JEWELLERY range has a name and a story behind the inspiration.

We believe in inspiring our clients rather than following trends.

Our jewellery is manufactured to the highest quality and superbly hand-finished to an impeccable standard.

Our design philosophy is that each design is individually crafted by hand and CAD (Computer Aided Design) is not used in any aspect of either design or manufacture.

One of the outstanding aspects of our jewellery is the combination of the inspired design, the generous weight of metal used and the exquisite proportions coming together to create a feeling in the customer that the piece was designed exclusively for them.

Our stockist David Newman Jewellers of Bowral, in the NSW Southern Highlands is having great success with our Sterling silver jewellery designs and attributes this to the Danish design style (that is so hot now) and the impeccable quality.

Bowral is a fabulous weekend escape destination for Sydney’s well-heeled, and a ‘must visit’ shopping town.