The Making of OVERTONE
February 23, 2026

The Making of OVERTONE
Postcards from Hayman Island: Behind the Scenes of the SARAH & SEBASTIAN Holiday Campaign
October 27, 2025

Postcards from Hayman Island: Behind the Scenes of the SARAH & SEBASTIAN Holiday Campaign
Style Notes with Tamila: Ten Tips to Level Up Your Ear Styling
December 18, 2025

Style Notes with Tamila: Ten Tips to Level Up Your Ear Styling
SOLDERED: A New Intention
October 13, 2025

SOLDERED: A New Intention

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Take 3 For The Sea: Protecting What Is Precious
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Take 3 For The Sea: Protecting What Is Precious

The ocean remains a defining influence on SARAH & SEBASTIAN’s design ethos. Its movement, depth and raw beauty continue to inspire our work while reinforcing our responsibility to protect it. In 2022, we launched our philanthropic initiative, The Xanthe Project™, a long term commitment to safeguarding the marine environments that shape our designs. Through partnerships, education and direct action, the initiative supports organisations working to protect the future of our oceans. Yet the scale of the challenge continues to grow. Each year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean, travelling through streets, drains and waterways before reaching the sea. What disappears from view rarely disappears at all. Over time, plastic breaks down into microplastics that spread through ecosystems and threaten marine life. The SARAH & SEBASTIAN team gathered at Coogee Beach alongside our partner Take 3 For The Sea. More than 40 volunteers came together for a morning of education and collective action. At first glance, the coastline appeared pristine. But the closer we looked, the more we found. Fragments of plastic caught between rocks. Cigarette butts pressed into the sand. Foam packaging scattered through the grass along the foreshore. In just over an hour, our team removed 5,486 pieces of waste, totalling 17.5 kilograms of debris. Among them were 2,379 cigarette butts, alongside hundreds of plastic fragments and pieces of foam insulation. Unexpected finds included an air mattress, nicotine pouches and SIM cards, fragments of everyday life that had washed ashore. Beaches like Coogee are cleaned regularly by local councils, yet much of this debris remains hidden in plain sight. Many pieces were partially buried in the sand or tangled within coastal vegetation. Others had already broken down into smaller fragments, almost invisible at first glance. Plastic rarely disappears. Instead, it breaks apart, becoming smaller and more widespread over time. These particles are often mistaken for food by marine animals, causing lasting harm within marine ecosystems. Moments like this reveal how easily everyday waste finds its way to the ocean. Through The Xanthe Project™, SARAH & SEBASTIAN continues to support initiatives that protect and restore marine environments. The same ocean that inspires our work is the one we must continue to safeguard. Discover more about the Xanthe Project here.

The Making of OVERTONE
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The Making of OVERTONE

Captured in our Sydney studio, The Making of OVERTONE traces the design journey behind our new South Sea Pearl collection. In this short film, Co-founder and Creative Director Sarah Gittoes reflects on the inspiration and creative process that shape OVERTONE. The collection begins with the interior life of the oyster, a living system that draws in water, circulates nutrients, and establishes the delicate equilibrium required for a pearl to form. By definition, overtone refers to the delicate secondary colours that appear within a pearl as it catches the light. Beyond its primary tone, subtle notes of blush, silver, or rose gently emerge and shift across the surface, revealing the pearl’s depth, dimension, and natural complexity. The film also reveals how each design is shaped around the pearl, conceived in direct response to its unique contour and character. Gold and natural diamonds entwine each pearl, enhancing its luminosity while echoing the rhythm and flow of our underwater world. Discover our new OVERTONE collection.

Style Notes with Tamila: Ten Tips to Level Up Your Ear Styling
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Style Notes with Tamila: Ten Tips to Level Up Your Ear Styling

Our fine piercing team specialise in refined styling and technical precision, approaching each ear with intention and expertise. Rather than adhering to traditional notions of symmetry, we celebrate the individuality of every ear, working with its distinct contours and natural structure. Drawing on our collection of fine earrings and piercing jewellery, we create cohesive compositions that enhance natural form and feel elevated and artful. Curating your signature Ear Alchemy is a personal process shaped by style and intention. Join Tamila Purvis, Head of Ear Alchemy, as she shares her expert approach to refined ear styling. 1. FORM FIRST No two ears are the same, and effective styling begins by responding to natural form. Rather than following a fixed formula, piercings and jewellery are used to highlight proportion and balance. “Every ear has its own structure,” says Tamila. “The key is working with the space you have and enhancing it intentionally.” Generous lobes lend themselves to multiple piercings, with linear arrangements offering a timeless look and stacked placements providing a more modern alternative. SHOP THE LOOK 2. THE POINT OF FOCUS A single, well-placed piece can anchor the entire ear. “Choosing a standout design in a strategic position naturally draws the eye,” says Tamila. “Surrounding it with more understated styles creates balance and allows the focal piece to shine.” A statement in the conch creates a natural focal point at the centre of the ear, following its curve to add presence. More delicate styles along the outer ear provide balance. For those not ready to commit to a piercing, an ear cuff offers a refined alternative. SHOP THE LOOK 3. EMBRACE REPETITION Repeating a single style or motif can bring clarity and rhythm to an ear composition. “Using the same design more than once creates a sense of cohesion,” explains Tamila. “It’s about spacing each piece carefully so the ear feels balanced rather than uniform.” Distinctive motifs lend themselves especially well to this approach. A sculptural design such as the Urchin Cartilage Earring (pictured) can be echoed across multiple placements, introducing continuity while preserving character. SHOP THE LOOK 4. LET COLOUR LEAD Complimentary colour pops add depth, contrast, and individuality. Layered tones such as emerald and green tourmaline introduce dimension, transforming classic styling into a signature Ear Alchemy statement. “Colour has the ability to shift the entire composition,” says Tamila. “When stones are chosen thoughtfully, they bring personality and movement to the ear without overpowering it.” The result is a look that feels expressive, refined, and distinctly personal. SHOP THE LOOK 5. THE CONSTELLATION EFFECT A constellation of diamonds brings light and movement to the ear. Asymmetric designs create dimension and the illusion of additional piercings, bringing balance and effortless sophistication to any composition. “I often use fine diamond details to build a constellation across the ear,” says Tamila. “Pieces like the Gossamer (pictured) are perfect for adding depth and sparkle while keeping the finish refined and cohesive.” SHOP THE LOOK 6. COOL CONTRAST A distinctive ear composition is shaped through contrast. Pairing unexpected shapes and sculptural motifs with elegant diamond and emerald statement pieces creates a look that feels personal and intentional. The interplay between refined stones and expressive forms adds depth, allowing each element to stand apart while remaining balanced. “Your signature comes from mixing the unexpected with the timeless,” says Tamila. “That contrast is what makes an ear feel truly individual.” SHOP THE LOOK 7. CASCADING SILHOUETTES Adding movement to an ear composition creates dimension and visual interest. “I think of moving pieces as a way to soften the structure of the ear,” explains Tamila. “They bring fluidity and change the way jewellery sits and feels over time.” To keep the look refined, allow one piece with movement to take focus and compliment it with simpler studs or hoops. Building on this, combining different silhouettes introduces depth, while multiple pieces with cascading details create a more expressive, light-catching arrangement. SHOP THE LOOK 8. DIAMONDS FOR EVERMORE Diamonds remain a timeless foundation in ear styling, offering light, versatility, and lasting appeal. “An ear styled entirely in diamonds always feels considered,” says Tamila. Designed to bring focus to form, the Suspense Cartilage Earrings lend themselves to a diamond-forward composition. Set in a mix of diamond shapes in a pared-back setting, they appear to sit lightly along the ear, creating a look that feels refined yet impactful. 9. WHEN LESS IS MORE A considered ear doesn’t need to feel full to feel complete. When styling fewer piercings or leaning into a subtler look, negative space becomes part of the design, allowing each piece to stand on its own. As Tamila explains, “When you give pieces room to breathe, they take on a different kind of presence. A single, unexpected detail can say more than a layered combination.” Look for refined designs with a subtle point of difference. Styles like theSea Star Earring (pictured) introduce texture through natural pavé diamonds. Playful yet refined, it brings depth without overwhelming the ear. SHOP THE LOOK 10. REWRITE THE RULES Ear styling doesn’t have to follow a formula. The most compelling combinations often come from instinct, not structure, allowing personality to shape the final look. As Tamila puts it, “There’s no right or wrong way to style your ear. When you stop thinking in terms of rules, the result feels more expressive and distinctly your own.” Start by bringing together pieces that wouldn’t traditionally be paired. Contrast shapes, scales, and motifs, and experiment with how they sit across different parts of the ear. The goal is simple: have fun with it. SHOP THE LOOK EAR ALCHEMY EAR STYLING: BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT Crafting your unique Ear Alchemy is an exciting personal journey; a testament to your style and individuality, and a celebration of your unique ear anatomy. Through an immersive experience, our complimentary Ear Alchemy Styling Appointment is the ultimate discovery session to explore ear styling as a form of self-expression and browse our extensive range of stud earrings, hoops and piercing jewellery. Each appointment is tailored to you, with expert advice and personalised guidance from our dedicated piercing team, including piercing placements, creative compositions and jewellery combinations based on your distinctive ear anatomy. Book your Ear Alchemy Styling appointment with SARAH & SEBASTIAN today. BOOK NOW [featured_products]

Postcards from Hayman Island: Behind the Scenes of the SARAH & SEBASTIAN Holiday Campaign
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Postcards from Hayman Island: Behind the Scenes of the SARAH & SEBASTIAN Holiday Campaign

Come behind the scenes as our team travels to the Whitsundays to shoot our holiday campaign at the iconic InterContinental Resort on the sandy shores of Hayman Island. Set against coral beaches, nostalgic architecture and crystalline water, SARAH & SEBASTIAN on Holiday was inspired by the art of the vacation – a reflection on leisure, ritual and the pastimes that keep us occupied on idyllic island days. We captured moments across a series of dreamy locations, hit the tennis courts for a rally, and submerged ourselves in one of the largest lagoon pools in the Southern Hemisphere. The campaign showcases some of our most loved collections including iconic pieces from Gossamer, iridescent opals from Aurelia, oceanic sapphires in the Marine Engagement Collection, and the architectural precision of SUSPENSE. [featured_images1] At its heart, our holiday campaign celebrates the Australian festive season; the unique joy of a Christmas spent in the sun, and the beauty of giving and receiving gifts with deep meaning. We can’t wait for you to discover the campaign and join SARAH & SEBASTIAN on Holiday. [featured_images2]

A Memory Made to Last: SARAH & SEBASTIAN’s Elevated Approach to Piercings for Children and Teens
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A Memory Made to Last: SARAH & SEBASTIAN’s Elevated Approach to Piercings for Children and Teens

A first piercing marks more than a moment, It becomes a lasting memory. An act of bravery, a spark of identity, a beginning. At SARAH & SEBASTIAN, this rite of passage is met with warmth, precision and uncompromising care. Piercings take place in our state-of-the-art Piercing Labs, using single-use sterile needles and jewellery crafted in solid 18-karat gold or platinum. These materials are chosen for their purity, comfort and compatibility with sensitive skin. It’s not simply a service, but a moment shaped by care from beginning to end. FOR CHILDREN Now welcoming children aged five and up, SARAH & SEBASTIAN’s Ear Alchemy experience is designed to feel calm, thoughtful and memorable. Each appointment is led by an expert piercer bringing clarity, warmth and a steady hand. A calm and connected moment — parents are encouraged to stay close, to ask freely, and to share in their child’s excitement. Prices for our recommended piercing jewellery begin at $260. For our younger clients, slightly larger styles are often the most suitable, offering greater stability for day-to-day movement while supporting safe healing. Our piercing service starts from $45 per ear lobe which includes your sterile saline aftercare spray, complimentary followup appointments and first downsize. To mark the occasion, each young client receives a Certificate of Achievement, along with their choice of an ocean-inspired sticker — thoughtful mementos to celebrate a moment they’ll remember for years to come. FOR TEENS As personal style matures, so too does the piercing experience. For teens, Ear Alchemy offers an introduction to self-expression that is refined, considered and tailored to the individual. Each appointment is thoughtfully composed and led by a piercer who pairs technical precision with a curatorial eye. Placements and jewellery are selected to suit anatomy, personality and lifestyle, with the same level of detail trusted by our adult clientele. AFTERCARE The Ear Alchemy experience extends beyond the appointment, with dedicated aftercare to support safe and confident healing. Each client is offered a complimentary follow-up within four to eight weeks. During this appointment, healing is reviewed and the jewellery post professionally downsized. A clinical-grade Aftercare Guide is provided, with clear, considered steps for comfort and hygiene. Clients also receive a complimentary aftercare mist, developed to soothe and support recovery at home. Whether it’s a child’s first piercing or a teen’s expression of individuality, Ear Alchemy reflects the standard SARAH & SEBASTIAN is known for. Every detail is shaped by artistry, expertise and care.

SOLDERED: A New Intention
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SOLDERED: A New Intention

SARAH & SEBASTIAN pioneered the SOLDERED experience in Australia, originating the concept of permanent jewellery through fine craftsmanship, using traditional tools with modern design. Guided by this philosophy, SOLDERED celebrates the union of permanence, sentiment and artistry. Within our architecturally designed spaces, each solid 18-karat gold soldered chain is fitted with precision and sealed in flame, an intimate gesture of connection and design. The ritual is both personal and enduring, transforming jewellery into something lived, lasting and deeply felt. Your browser does not support the video tag. To deepen the experience, we are excited to introduce SOLDERED Stories. Here, every soldered bracelet is a keepsake of memory and meaning, a symbol of the moment or intention it was created to honour. To celebrate the intention of the experience, each client receives a SOLDERED Story Card, an artefact of the moment they were Soldered and a reflection of the meaning behind their piece. Displayed in designer Studio Henry Wilson’s Aluminium Vide Poche, the wearer may choose to inscribe a date, word, or initials. a personal memento of the ritual. Each Story Card represents an intention: Connection, Milestone, Transformation and Legacy. Connection Celebrating love, friendship, and bonds that feel like home. Milestone Marking what matters, another lap around the sun, a moment that endures. Transformation Embracing change, a beginning, a shift, a gentle evolution. Legacy Honouring what lasts, memories, connections and moments carried forward in gold. [featured_images1] Mark your moment. Book your SOLDERED appointment here.

Operation Crayweed: The Revival of Sydney’s Underwater Forests
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Operation Crayweed: The Revival of Sydney’s Underwater Forests

Crayweed might not be well known, but its impact is profound. Much like forests on land, these underwater habitats support hundreds of marine species, stabilise coastal environments and absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Without them, marine biodiversity suffers and so does the broader health of our ocean. Once abundant along Sydney’s coastline, the native seaweed Phyllospora comosa disappeared in the 1980s due to pollution. For decades, the underwater landscape has remained bare where vibrant forests once flourished. This loss isn’t just ecological. It’s deeply felt by anyone who fishes, dives or enjoys seafood. Without seaweed forests, the species they shelter—such as crayfish, abalone, and countless others—vanish too. "This loss isn’t just ecological. It’s deeply felt by anyone who fishes, dives or enjoys seafood." Operation Crayweed is working to bring these forests back. Led by Professor Adriana Vergés and a team of marine scientists, it’s a hands-on effort to replant lost crayweed by hand, with the goal of restoring 70 kilometres of Sydney’s coastline. In September, the SARAH & SEBASTIAN team joined Operation Crayweed at Wylies Baths in Coogee to help restore this vital ecosystem. Working alongside the team on site, we helped prepare live crayweed to be planted in the shallows, replanting over 100 crayweeds across the day. [featured_images1] As a brand deeply connected to the ocean, we feel a responsibility to help protect its future. Kelp forests are intrinsic to the Great Southern Reef that lies at our doorstep and have long inspired our work, not only for their beauty but for their role in sustaining marine life. Seeing these ecosystems under threat only deepens our commitment. "As a brand deeply connected to the ocean, we feel a responsibility to help protect its future." Through The Xanthe Project™, we’re proud to support initiatives like Operation Crayweed, focused on tangible, long-term ecological impact.

Unveiling SARAH & SEBASTIAN’s New Mosman Home
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Unveiling SARAH & SEBASTIAN’s New Mosman Home

We are proud to celebrate the reopening of our Mosman store on Sydney’s north shore. Reimagined in collaboration with architecture firm Richards Stanisich, the space preserves its original framework while unveiling a more immersive environment. Alongside our fine jewellery collections, the store offers a full suite of services, including bridal consultations, soldered bracelets, and for the first time in Mosman, our signature Ear Alchemy piercing experience. The new design is defined by sepia-green cork and seagrass green glass panelling, natural materials selected for their unique materiality and connection to the ocean. Extending the design language first established by Richards Stanisich in our Armadale flagship, Mosman evolves these defining characteristics into signature motifs that connect the two spaces. The result strikes a balance of domesticity and luxury, transforming the boutiques into intimate sanctuaries that feel both elevated and welcoming, as if inviting clients into our home. “THE VISION FOR MOSMAN WAS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT FEELS ELEVATED YET HOMELY. MUCH LIKE STEPPING INTO A PRIVATE RESIDENCE, IT ENCOURAGES YOU TO STAY, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE THE FULL OFFERINGS OF OUR SERVICES.” — SARAH & SEBASTIAN Co-Founder and Creative Director, Sarah Gittoes. On the design, interior architect and Richards Stanisich co-founder, Kirsten Stanisich, explains her focus was on creating a refined, immersive atmosphere through natural textures. Sepia-toned cork recalls the gentle drift of ocean kelp, silver gilding shimmers with light, and rippled glass adds depth and movement to the space. The store unfolds with a sense of discovery. A linear display stretches the length of the interior, presenting our curated seasonal and signature collections, while bespoke details reveal subtle shifts in texture, form, and finish as you move through the space. We invite you to experience the new Mosman store and explore our world of fine jewellery and signature services here.

Amrita Hepi: In Rhythm with ONDINE
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Amrita Hepi: In Rhythm with ONDINE

There is a certain gravity to Amrita Hepi. A choreographer and dancer of Bundjalung (Australia) and Ngāpuhi (New Zealand) heritage, she is an artist whose practice stretches across dance, performance, video, and installation. Her work, often shifting between intimacy and spectacle, investigates the body’s role as a vessel for memory, identity, and cultural narratives. It is this blend of intellectual rigor and instinctual grace that made Amrita the perfect muse for our ONDINE collection campaign. Against the raw beauty of Aotearoa’s west coast, Amrita translates ONDINE’s sculptural forms into a living movement and grounds the campaign with a meditative body-scan, an invitation to catch our breath. ONDINE explores themes of ritual and rhythm, our relationship to the natural world, and the transcendent. It was with these ideas in mind that we sat down with Amrita, in the midst of a schedule that spans continents, collaborations, and constant creation, to talk about her creative practice, relationship to ritual, and the elemental pull of nature. Hi Amrita, can you start by telling us about your creative practice and your history with movement and choreography. I’m an artist who works with choreography and performance, mostly with liveness. My history with this is long and constantly changing and evolving. One of the things we’ve thought a lot about as part of ONDINE is the idea of ritual. What practices in your life feel ritualistic, whether through the body, breath, or the way you prepare to move or create? My rituals tend to be quite mundane, like finding where the water is in a new place, resetting my wardrobe or chucking things out if I’m feeling stressed, eating the same thing every morning in a new place when I’m in a kind of mini routine. And then in regards to preparing to move or make something, I don’t know if it’s a ritual but I have to get myself into a zone whereby I am kind of tricking myself into thinking: “I am just taking notes, I am just moving to sense things out, this is just a few small words, moves, a sketch,” in order to get myself to begin with lots of options and an intimacy without creating a pressure cooker of an environment. It’s simultaneously focused and also can look like dithering or distraction in the beginning. And miraculously I repeat this focused/distracted dance a lot, hence maybe it’s now a ritual. “I AM JUST TAKING NOTES, I AM JUST MOVING TO SENSE THINGS OUT” How do you create moments of stillness or presence in your daily life? With great effort, with repetition, without trying to do too much. How does nature influence your creativity or sense of self? By giving it the attention and the respect it deserves. By trying not to project myself into every part of it. By knowing that there is Vā [the sacred, relational space that binds people, nature, and spirit] between myself and it. [featured_images1] What aspects of filming the campaign and wearing the collection resonated with you, and how did they connect to your sense of movement and style? Being in Aotearoa, one of my homes, and taking part in a Karakia [a traditional Māori prayer to invoke spiritual guidance and protection] at the start of shooting, and of course, I loved the earrings I got to wear. They felt like they would stay put even if I was moving a lot. I always think dancers have great style, and I have always said my own style is lazy with elegant aspirations (or fast and relaxed), so I love jewellery that can stick with me, that I can forget about until I put it on in the morning and it makes me smile. That doesn’t get stuck in my hair, that I can swim in, run in, and that lives on me and with me. “I LOVE JEWELLERY THAT CAN STICK WITH ME, THAT I CAN FORGET ABOUT UNTIL I PUT IT ON IN THE MORNING AND IT MAKES ME SMILE.” [featured_images2]Which piece from the collection resonates with you most, and why? All of the earrings. Every single pair. The campaign was filmed on the west coast of Aotearoa, a place rich in elemental energy and connected to your heritage. How did being in that landscape shape your experience of movement and creation during the filming? There was a great reverence with shooting there. I thought a lot about Taniwha and Whenua. And I really loved having Rae, the makeup artist who was local, and Matt who works at Sarah & Sebastian, on the shoot with me, two people that understood the complexity of the Tangata Whenua. What do you hope others feel after experiencing your movement or being present with your work? Every work is very different, and I’m not in the business of dictating hope to a room or an audience. I am however in the business of ideas, experiences, rigour and movement. I hope that no one ever says: Amrita’s works all look the same, and that’s why I am here. [featured_images3]Looking forward, are there any new works, performances, or collaborations on the horizon? Many. But at present I have just finished a full and happy few months of making a new work called The Act for Rising Festival, working with my sister on a new show at Passage, and beginning the European tour leg of Rinse at Avignon Festival. The thing I am looking forward to is sleeping and swimming. But also, if Sophie Calle or Michelle de Kretser are reading this, let’s have a drink and talk about collaboration. On me!

Sterling Silver: Clean & Care Guide
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Sterling Silver: Clean & Care Guide

The essentials, now in silver. This collection revisits some of our most loved designs, reimagined in cool-toned sterling silver. Understated yet sculptural, silver offers a fresh perspective to our silhouettes while retaining the distinctive forms and thoughtful details that define our jewellery. Its beauty evolves with time, gathering a gentle lustre and lived-in character. Here, we share how to care for your silver so it continues to shine for years to come. Like all precious metals, sterling silver benefits from a little care to keep it at its best. We use 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for strength. Over time, it will naturally oxidise when exposed to air and chemicals. This is not a flaw, but an intrinsic characteristic of silver. In fact, wearing your pieces often helps slow this process, with your skin’s natural oils acting as a gentle protector. DAILY CARE We encourage regular wear, but with mindful habits: Remove your silver jewellery before swimming, bathing, or applying perfumes and lotions. Store each piece separately in a soft pouch to avoid scratches. Keep away from chlorine, saltwater, and harsh household chemicals. Avoid humid places like bathrooms, and remove your jewellery before sleeping. CLEANING YOUR SILVER For light tarnish: Use a soft silver polishing cloth to restore shine. For heavier tarnish: Soak briefly in a mild dishwashing liquid and warm water, gently clean with a soft toothbrush, rinse, and pat dry. We recommend avoiding silver dip cleaners. While they work quickly, they are chemically aggressive and can damage silver over time, eroding fine details and weakening solder joints. They are especially harmful to natural or porous gemstones such as turquoise, opal, or pearls, causing discolouration or structural damage. [featured_products]

ONDINE: A Feat of Craftsmanship
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ONDINE: A Feat of Craftsmanship

A masterwork of artistry and meticulous craftsmanship, our new collection Ondine is a meditation on the natural choreography of the sea — a balance of stillness and motion. In the vastness of the ocean, life moves in ritual. Each night, illuminated by moonlight, a silent procession begins. Billions of sea creatures ascend from the abyss, drawn to the surface in search of sustenance. With first light, they retreat to the deep. This daily pulse, known as vertical migration, is the largest movement of life on Earth. A natural choreography of instinct and transformation, it is the rhythm that shaped the ONDINE collection. The collection named after the mythical sea nymph, ONDINE echoes the ocean’s silent momentum. Meticulously crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, each piece awakens through motion, its presence revealed by shifting light. Intricately woven natural diamonds trace the rise of bioluminescent life, a fleeting shimmer before the return to darkness. “EACH PIECE AWAKENS THROUGH MOTION, IT’S PRESENCE REVEALED BY SHIFTING LIGHT.” At the centre of the collection lies the Ondine Bracelet, a masterwork of design and refined craftsmanship. More than 108 hours of expert labour and 730 hand-set diamonds are woven into a kinetic lattice that drapes across the wrist like silk armour — moving with the body, catching light in passing, and echoing the ocean’s ephemeral brilliance. Its construction speaks to rare technical skill: precious metal is shaped to flow like fabric while retaining architectural strength. Fluid folds are balanced by geometric precision, as the chequered interplay of 18-karat yellow gold and platinum enriches the silhouette with sculptural depth. “PRECIOUS METAL IS SHAPED TO FLOW LIKE FABRIC WHILE RETAINING ARCHITECTURAL STRENGTH.” A specially engineered 6cm spring clasp completes the piece — ensuring security while standing as a bold design statement, emblematic of the structural foundations of the ONDINE collection. Your browser does not support the video tag. ONDINE embodies movement refined by mastery. Precious metal flows with fluidity, diamonds capture fleeting light, and the ocean’s eternal rhythm is brought to life through craft. In every detail, the collection reflects a considered harmony — shaped by nature, perfected by artistry. All pieces are handcrafted in our Sydney studio, using 18-karat solid gold and ethically sourced natural diamonds

In Conversation: Robert Sebastian Grynkofki on Design, Fatherhood, and Legacy
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In Conversation: Robert Sebastian Grynkofki on Design, Fatherhood, and Legacy

Ahead of Father’s Day, we photographed Robert, Co-Founder and Product Director of SARAH & SEBASTIAN, with his son Otto near their home in Sydney. He reflects on how fatherhood has shaped his sense of legacy, speaks to the future of men’s jewellery, and draws parallels between automotive design and fine jewellery craftsmanship. Robert wears the Valentine Necklace, the Bold Hoop and the Traction Diamond Signet Ring. How would you describe your personal style? Understated, with a focus on subtle details and clean lines. I gravitate toward quality materials and thoughtful design rather than overt logos or trends. There’s often a sentimental layer to what I wear - many pieces, including sneakers, have been collected over years of travel or mark certain chapters in my life. Some reflect more rebellious times. I like the idea of quiet luxury, but for me, it’s more about the feeling a piece evokes and how it was made. “FOR ME, IT’S MORE ABOUT THE FEELING A PIECE EVOKES AND HOW IT WAS MADE” Robert wears the Lock Bangle, Lock Cord Bracelet, Fine Soldered Chain, Chase Signet Ring, the Level I Mens Wedding Band and the Valentine Necklace. Where do you see the future of men’s jewellery heading, and what’s still left to redefine? Men’s jewellery is a space that's always evolving. It’s exciting to see more men embracing it as a means of self-expression. I think the future lies in pieces that are timeless but personal - designs that combine utility, sentiment, and craftsmanship. I’m drawn to creating jewellery with hidden mechanisms or intimate meanings - something that becomes a part of your story. I’d like to see more men creating their own heirlooms. For instance, I designed a platinum pinky signet with an Argyle chocolate diamond to commemorate becoming godfather to two of my closest friends’ children. One day, I’d love to pass it on to my son. “I’M DRAWN TO CREATING JEWELLERY WITH HIDDEN MECHANISMS OR INTIMATE MEANINGS - SOMETHING THAT BECOMES PART OF YOUR STORY” Robert wears the Traction Signet Ring, Bar Chain Bracelet and the Pearl Piston Bracelet. What role do you think jewellery plays in self-expression for men today? It can play any role you let it. Personally, I gravitate toward pieces that are subtle and grounding - if done well, they speak volumes without shouting. But jewellery can be loud, provocative, sometimes sadly boring... That’s the beauty of it: it’s yours to define. That freedom to choose is what makes it such a powerful form of self-expression. “THAT FREEDOM TO CHOOSE IS WHAT MAKES IT SUCH A POWERFUL FORM OF SELF-EXPRESSION.” You’ve spoken about your love of automotive design. Is there a connection between how a car is built and how a piece of jewellery comes together in your mind? Definitely. While jewellery is on a different scale, both disciplines are rooted in balancing form and function. You have a list of requirements - fit, strength, comfort - and then the design must elevate those. Done well, the result feels effortless, like a small symphony of engineering and aesthetics. I also draw direct inspiration from automotive details: the precision, the geometry, the materials. [featured_images1] Robert wears the Lock Cord Bracelet, the Muse Bracelet, the Men’s Level II Polished Wedding Band and a Bespoke Argyle Diamond Signet Ring. What would you like men to feel when they wear SARAH & SEBASTIAN? Whatever feels authentic to them. I hope our pieces encourage a quiet confidence - pride in choosing something carefully designed and well made. It’s not about status or mass appeal, but about connection. I want the wearer to feel grounded, maybe nudged a little outside their comfort zone, and ultimately, aligned with who they are or who they’re becoming. “I HOPE OUR PIECES ENCOURAGE A QUIET CONFIDENCE - PRIDE IN CHOOSING SOMETHING CAREFULLY DESIGNED AND WELL MADE.” Robert wears the Lock Cord Bracelet, the Muse Bracelet, the Men’s Level II Polished Wedding Band and a Bespoke Argyle Diamond Signet Ring. How has becoming a father reshaped your view of legacy? It’s sharpened my focus. I think more about what I’ll leave behind - not just materially, but emotionally and creatively. There’s a clarity that comes with that. It’s made me more intentional and has helped me let go of things that don’t matter. “I THINK MORE ABOUT WHAT I’LL LEAVE BEHIND - NOT JUST MATERIALLY, BUT EMOTIONALLY AND CREATIVELY.” [featured_images2] Do you find yourself viewing the world differently through Otto’s eyes? Absolutely. There’s a rawness and purity in how children experience the world - it resets your perspective. You notice the small things again. And it reminds you how much there is still to explore and learn. “IT REMINDS YOU HOW MUCH THERE IS STILL TO EXPLORE AND LEARN.” What’s one of the most memorable moments you’ve had as a father? There are many, but witnessing the strength of my partner during birth and having Otto sleep on my chest for the first time - those are moments that will stay with me forever. Robert wears the Lock Bangle, Khaki Lock Cord Bracelet, Fine Soldered Chain, Chase Signet Ring, Chase Ring and the Level I Mens Wedding Band. Otto wears the Promise Necklace. Of all the pieces you’ve designed, which one are you most proud of? I honestly can’t pick a favourite - each piece carries a memory, and often a story behind how it came to be. Most of them are the result of great teamwork, and I especially appreciate the more complex designs we’ve been able to solve together. There’s something really rewarding about finding those solutions as a group. I’m also quietly plotting to re-release some earlier S&S pieces. Looking back, I think many of them were ahead of their time, and I’d love to give them the spotlight again - they still feel relevant, maybe even more so now. “EACH PIECE CARRIES A MEMORY, AND OFTEN A STORY BEHIND HOW IT CAME TO BE.”

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