The Art of Luxury- Fine Jewellery, Designer Handbags and Watches

 

Amanda Swanson, Specialist- Designer Handbags

Amanda has over 25 years experience working in the fashion, art and auction worlds prior and holds a BA (Fashion Design) from RMIT.

As a co-director of Artvisory, Amanda is delighted to announce the creation of this new department The Art of Luxury for the company that will offer a unique and stylish alternative for selling your high end jewellery, watches and designer handbags at Auction, within a boutique environment in our stunning South Yarra Galleries.

The Art of Luxury auctions will be held twice a year, and the inaugural sale is planned for September this year.

If you would like to discuss your items for potential sale, please contact Amanda for a no-obligation appraisal on 0414 592 234 or email: amanda@artvisory.com.au

 

Ben Albrecht- Specialist- Fine Jewellery and Watches

Ben was born into the jewellery industry; Ben's late father Kurt Albrecht acquired the iconic Melbourne jewellery business Kozminsky in the late 1960's, and was held by the Albrecht family until 2012. Ben started his apprenticeship in the jewellery industry by travelling to Japan in 1989 and working for the Cultured Pearl Export Company, Tokyo in international export. Arriving back in Melbourne, Ben continued his employment in the Arts by gaining a position with Leonard Joel Auctioneers. For six years at the auction house, Ben became a licensed auctioneer and valuer. Ben returned to Kozminsky in the late 1990's, and in 2003 acquired the business with another family member; holding the position of Managing Director,  In June, 2012, Ben retired his share in Kozminsky to start a business (like his late father Kurt), and that business is Ben Albrecht Jewellery. Ben's desires and goals are for his clients, both in what they buy and a service that is personalised from the beginning to the end. All personal aspects in jewellery design and workmanship is what the foundations Ben Albrecht Jewellery was built on.