urban walkabout sydney shopping

an insider's shopping guide to Sydney's fashion, design and food culture

Becker Minty

Becker Minty

Art, ornamentation, fashion, furnishings

Unique pieces sourced globally fill this eclectic lifestyle store. Discover the finest of objects and bibelots, ornamentation for your body and your home. Ceramics, Antiques, Jewellery, Paintings, Lighting and more.

7/ 81 Macleay Street (via Manning St) Potts Point
02 8356 9999

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Berenice Grebe

Berenice Grebe

Edgy fine jewellery, accessories & handbags

This exclusive boutique showcases highly sought-after jeweller Berenice Grebe's handcrafted designs alongside a tightly edited collection of accessories and handbags from contemporary artists in Paris, Cape Town, East Berlin, Buenos Aires and London.

78 William St, Paddington.
8021 9612

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Bill Hicks Jewellery

Bill Hicks Jewellery

Bespoke jewellery designer and manufacturer

Located in a unique New York style studio, award winning jewellery designer Bill Hicks is renowned for creating beautiful hand made pieces of fine jewellery featuring diamonds including Australian pinks, pearls and coloured gemstones.

Suite 1005, L10, 155 King Street.
9231 0994

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Courtesy of the Artist

Courtesy of the Artist

Jewellery, glass, ceramics and homewares

A new concept store celebrating local and international artists with an eclectic range of contemporary jewellery, glass, ceramics and homewares. Explore this diverse collection courtesy of the artist. A true handmade retail experience.

547 Bourke Sreet, Surry Hills
02 9380 9499

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Dinosaur Designs

Dinosaur Designs

Handcrafted homewares & jewellery designs

A veritable treasure chest of vivid resin homewares and jewellery, Dinosaur Designs' handcrafted products suit passionate and dynamic lifestyles. With a fiercely loyal following, they are one of the most successful design stories in Australia.

339 Oxford Street, Paddington.
02 9361 3776

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Family Jewels

Family Jewels

Australian and International designs

Head designer Kate Dagher has been creating unique jewellery for 20 years, working in sterling silver and using gems, pearls and crystals. The stores also feature original Australian and international designers.

Shop 6, 80 Castlereagh Street.
9233 5152

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Hardy Brothers Jewellers

Hardy Brothers Jewellers

Timeless & contemporary luxury jewellery

This flagship showroom of one of Australia's most prestigious jewellers has a lavish showcase of diamond, pearl and gem creations, as well as international brands like Daniel K, I Codici and Picchiotti.

60 Castlereagh Street.
02 9232 2422

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Jan Logan

Jan Logan

Contemporary and bespoke jewellery

Unexpected, edgy, yet always wearable, Jan Logan's jewellery brings together the juxtaposition of unusual stones and textures with traditional materials. A luxurious jewellery house with a directional approach to timeless glamour.

36 Cross St, Double Bay
9363 2529

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Jason Moss

Jason Moss

Designer jewellery for men & women

Studio-based silversmith creating original contemporary jewellery from precious metals and jewels. All pieces have a left of centre twist yet still beautifully capture the essential elements of timeless design.

331 South Dowling Street, Darlinghurst.
02 9360 3730

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Melissa Harris

Melissa Harris

Australian Jewellery designer

After living in America where her designs were stocked at over 40 galleries, Melissa Harris is now gracing Sydney with her contemporary, handcrafted pieces that are timeless and unique.

Shop 14, 2-16 Glenmore Rd, Paddington.
9331 8817

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Metalab

Metalab

Contemporary jewellery and objects

Showcasing strikingly unusual and thought-provoking jewellery and objects, Metalab is a beautiful gallery space dedicated to exhibiting local and international talent. Their on-site workshop also runs jewellery classes throughout the year.

10B Fitzroy Place, Surry Hills.
02 8354 1398

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Ocularity

Ocularity

Eyeware with character

This Parisian-inspired boutique and optometrist showcases the largest collection of exquisitely handcrafted Lafont eyewear in Australia alongside Porsche, Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Tom Ford and Lindberg rimless frames.

200 Oxford Street, Paddington.
02 9331 1688

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Optique

Optique

Cutting-edge stylish eyewear, professional eyecare

Fashionistas and style icons flock here for the world's leading fashion and avant-garde frames, from Chanel and Cartier to Cutler&Gross and Mykita. A full-service optometrist with highly experienced staff and the latest in contact lens technology.

1 Knox St, Double Bay.
9328 7670

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Pablo Fanque

Pablo Fanque

Contemporary jewellery and objects

Unique handcrafted artworks from across Australia and overseas. Dynamic exhibitions in the gallery and an opulent showroom present contemporary jewellery and objects by talented artisans for men, women and the home.

1 Oxford Street, Paddington
02 9357 4887

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Richard Banks Optometrist

Richard Banks Optometrist

Optometrists and optical dispensers

Discover exclusive brands and unique frame designs, including Europe's Cutler&Gross, Oliver Goldsmith and Mykita, along with personal service, comprehensive eye examinations and all the latest contact lens technology.

Shop 7, Queens Crt, 118 Queen St, Woollahra.
9328 2842

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Sarah

Sarah

Vintage and vintage inspired jewellery

Jewellery designer Sarah Green deconstructs and reassembles pieces from the 1930s through to the 1980s to create vintage and retro concoctions with a contemporary spin that are truly one-off pieces.

70 William Street, Paddington
0411 401 094

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Tessarella House

Tessarella House

Hand-crafted jewellery and accessories

Featuring hand-made costume jewellery by sisters Anna & Contessa, Tessarella House specialises in off-the-shelf and custom-made earrings, necklaces and the like. Perfect for weddings, glamorous parties or red carpet events.

59 William Street, Woollahra.
9326 9984

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The Family Jewels

The Family Jewels

Australian and international designs

Head designer Kate Dagher has been creating unique jewellery for 20 years, working in sterling silver and using gems, pearls and crystals. The stores also feature original Australian and international designers.

46-48 and 393a Oxford Street, Paddington
02 9331 6647/ 02 9331 3888

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Venerari

Venerari

Distinctive modern jewellery

A haven for jewellery and design lovers Venerari has literally reinvented the opal, bringing unique, contemporary design to Australian gemstones. Fall in love with handcrafted pieces that are at once architecturally simple yet glitteringly distinctive.

Shop 13, GF, 412-414 George Street.
9222 9797

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Victoria Buckley Jewellery

Victoria Buckley Jewellery

Australian Jewellery designer

Victoria Buckley's rich jewellery designs, often incorporating ancient hand-engraving techniques, have earned her a growing international following. This gorgeous Strand boutique brims with creativity and intricate detail.

Shop 56, The Strand, 412 George Street.
02 9231 5571

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