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Behind the scenes Our collections
Welcome to our world A new store, a new collection and
Servicing both her James St and Westfield
and unearth their own treasure, whether it
a new lease on life deser ves a new
Carindale clientele, Samantha has managed
be something rugged and raw or slightly
to curate two diverse galleries yet maintain
more refined, the piece speaks to them and
the raw and rustic aesthetic of her brand.
becomes a part of their style story.”
Having forged a reputation as one of
So why do the best of Brisbane flock to Stone
Brisbane’s finest artisan, Samantha’s passion
And Metal for statement pieces through to
is evident as she talks you through her
casual chains? All stock, whether carved by
inspirations. For her, nature is key where
hand or purchased internationally, is unique.
raw elements are sourced from the earth
A token from Stone And Metal becomes so
Within this edition, you will find detailed imagery,
and blended together in a way that not only
much more than an adornment, it becomes
anecdotes and behind-the-scenes musings which
celebrates their beauty, but also enhances it.
an heirloom.
Collection, recently released Botanica and Tribe
“We are the middle man for the wonders
Enjoy your Stone And Metal read and
Collections, as well as our ‘Treasured Travel’ pieces that
of the earth. Elements of the earth are cut,
we look forward to seeing you in our
stock the shelves of our beautiful Brisbane boutiques.
polished, shaped and brought together to
galleries soon!
Working with crystals, precious stones, earthy tones
create precious glittering magic” she muses.
and beaten metals, artisan Samantha Anderson has the
“The true beauty of Stone And Metal lies
perfect mix of local, national and international treasures
with our clients who come from all walks of
and improved lookbook and we are delighted to reveal our bespoke Stone And Metal magazine which brings to light our inspirations, collections, travels and experiences.
to suit every style, demographic and budget.
#myway
life. Our customers come through our doors
Enjoy x
Stone And Metal
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culminate in the Samantha Anderson Metalsmith
“Nature is key. Ultimately, this is who we are: elements of the earth cut, polished, shaped and brought together to create
Meet the Metalsmith
magic.” What is the biggest risk you
see something new every time
remember turning two Michael
majority of her teenage years by the
to date? Aside from the obvious
have taken in your career so
you look. I am inspired by many
Jackson key rings into a pair of
(creating three amazing little
far? Opening my first gallery
forms of human expression also,
earrings to wear to my first Blue
human beings!), being a finalist
at a time when people said
architecture and street style in
Light Disco in Grade 6 (it was
Wales, there is little wonder where
in both 2014 and 2015 for
retail was dying. I just had
particular. Especially when I
the early 80’s!).
Samantha draws her inspiration from.
the JIA Jewellery Retailer of
to stay true to my vision and
travel. I’m like a sponge.
The Year. This is Australia wide
trust my instincts and it was
Bohemian beach vibes meet minimalist city styling where structure
and every other retailer in our
so rewarding when people
What is your favourite piece of
Boxes of raw stones just waiting
and strong metals intertwine with earthy elements for the perfect
category was about diamonds
responded to that. Our tribe
jewellery? My wedding ring.
for their turn to shine. Slabs of
fusion of contemporary and cool. Influenced by the world around her,
and engagement rings, so it was
of likeminded lovers of unique
It’s a simple gold band but the
silver looking all industrial and
Samantha builds a story into each piece with every stone, gem and
really encouraging to see that
jewellery is growing every day.
gold comes from my mother and
unassuming and tools, tools,
element serving a purpose. With the recent launch of her collections
people appreciate something
mother-in-law’s first wedding
tools. It’s organised chaos – to
Botanica and Tribe, we sit down with the designer to find out what
outside of the mainstream.
Where do you find inspiration
ring. I loved the idea of bringing
me, not to the untrained eye!
season after season? The
that all together.
makes her tick as a goldsmith, business owner, wife, mother and muse.
Describe your studio to us?
What is your go to outfit? Jeans,
world around me. Nature is
What does ‘style’ mean to you? It’s self expression. When you know
a silk shirt and a beautiful pair
so rich in unexpected colour
Have you always been
yourself and are confident in who you are, your style becomes more
of statement earrings. Comfort
combinations, shapes and
fascinated by accessories and
simple and streamlined and that’s when it is the most striking.
is key.
textures - it’s impossible not to
making jewellery? Always. I
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What is your biggest achievement
MEET THE METALSMITH: SAMANTHA ANDERSON
Raised in Melbourne and spending the magical beaches of Northern New South
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precious glittering
Samantha Anderson presents:
Sticks And Stones + Horn Collection
Sticks And Stones is a “mix and match” array of stunning jewels that include gemstones such as Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Smokey Quartz, Carnelian, Howlite and Quartz.
the Sticks And Stones collection includes cuffs, earrings, necklaces, rings and pendants that have been designed for lovers of fine fashion jeweller y.
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Samantha Anderson,
SAMANTHA ANDERSON DESIGNS: STICKS AND STONES + HORN COLLECTION
Designed by
Appreciated for its’ tactile textures and earthy hues, horn is warm to the touch and light in weight making it the ideal accessory.
Designed by Samantha Anderson and combined with Sterling Silver, the textures of the horn and precious metals produce a simple elegant accessory to compliment the fashion trends this Autumn/Winter.
“The cow and buffalo horn used This particular Stone And
sourced. These materials are a
Metal fashion shoot is
by-product of existing industries
fronted by the beautiful
and, as such, we are fortunate to
Brittaney Johnston who
be able to use these natural gifts
featured on “The Face”
to make beautiful jeweller y.”
on Team Naomi.
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by Stone And Metal is ethically
SAMANTHA ANDERSON DESIGNS: STICKS AND STONES + HORN COLLECTION
Samantha Anderson Presents: Sticks And Stones + Horn Collection
Samantha Anderson Presents: Sticks And Stones + Horn Collection
Samantha Anderson presents:
“We aim to show people that these natural beauties not only work with your of-the-moment fashions but are enduring quality pieces of craftsmanship that will last a lifetime yet not cost the earth.”
Botanica … which celebrates Mother Nature in shades of Coral, Jade and Lapis Lazuli. Drawing upon seedpods, delicate wings and Summergarden tones for inspiration, the jewellery is a celebration of classic Queensland terrain and styling where bold statements and natural elements are always favoured. An accessory ‘connoisseur’, Samantha understands the value of a statement piece and works to blur the line between fashion, functionality and affordability.
“We aim to show people that these natural beauties not only work with your of- themoment fashions but are enduring quality pieces of craftsmanship that will last a
With shapes based on the natural designs of flowers, leaves and seedpods this truly is a stunning array of natural wearable art that continues our addiction at Stone And Metal for Precious Metals and Gemstones. The BOTANICA Collection is exclusively Stone And Metal / 010
Metal Gallery. ... unear th your treasure ...
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available in the James Street Stone And
SAMANTHA ANDERSON METALSMITH: BOTANICA
lifetime yet not cost the earth.”
Travel Treasures
A Roman holiday :) Temple of Poseidon Further cementing her brand’s unique aesthetic, Samantha travels the world to gather
places such as Rome, New York, Greece and
eclectic treasures that work
Hong Kong.
back with her personal Stone And Metal collections.
For the curious customer who appreciates
Sourcing stones, metals and
rare beauty and wanderlust stories, head into
accoutrements from around the
your nearest Stone And Metal gallery and
world, Samantha utilises her
introduce yourself to a varied selection of
metalsmith and design skills to
Samantha Anderson Travel Treasures who are
accrue the best of the best from
yearning for an Australian home.
Freezing in New York!
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a little piece of her travels home to share and style into her Brisbane galleries and clientele.
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places, Samantha Anderson brings
Hong Kong bu stle
TRAVEL TREASURES
Visiting foreign lands and far-away
female adornment. Taking inspiration from its’ ver y earliest forms, Samantha aims to show that jeweller y is timeless, raceless and enduring. Across cultures, from continent to continent and throughout the ages women have styled themselves in decorative ornamentation. Whether symbols steeped in tradition, stones rich in meaning or pieces to signify a status, self decoration is an integral part of what it is to be a woman. And in this, we the
ONE TRIBE
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world over, are part of one sisterhood ...
SAMANTHA ANDERSON METALSMITH: TRIBE
TRIBE
This collection celebrates the art of
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TRIBE
SAMANTHA ANDERSON METALSMITH: TRIBE
y a w y m #
@c_hloebb
comes in all forms. Bucking trends and designing from the heart, Samantha Anderson curates her
@jkeks
galleries with a number of women in mind, where one bangle can transform and renew
@tashsefton
from customer to customer. From the ‘less
@montanalower
shape or income, ‘style’
@the__unrefined
No matter your age, size,
is more’ lady who elegantly displays her bangle on her arm to the boho goddess who layers it up with other treasures, each Stone And Metal piece can be interpreted
@leticiagaskell
and worn to suit you. The successful #myway social media campaign involved a selection of stylish local and national ladies who were invited into the Stone And Metal world to select, style and photograph their favourite pieces
For those who are jewellery-shy but would
through to luxury loving ladies, the
love to amp up their daily wardrobes with
campaign was designed to prove that
a healthy dose of gems, visit your friends at
fashion (accessories in particular) integrate
Stone And Metal and discover who you are
into your lifestyle and journey – not the
and how you’ll showcase it. Don’t forget to
other way around.
#myway so we can all be inspired!
@judybrine
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From young and trendy street-stylers
#MYWAY
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“their way”.
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James Street Galler y
Westfield Carindale Galler y
General Enquiries
3/60 James Street
Shop 2025
Ph +61 7 3398 4565
(enter Arthur Street)
1151 Creek Rd
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Carindale, Brisbane
Ph +61 7 3254 4454
www.stoneandmetal.com.au