Fine jewellery is made with precious metals like gold or platinum and typically features high-quality, durable gemstones, such as diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and tourmalines. It’s designed not just to be worn, but to last: heirloom pieces crafted with time-honoured techniques and refined materials. Unlike costume jewellery, which is often mass-produced using base metals or synthetics, fine jewellery is made to hold meaning and value over time. 

At Black Finch, fine jewellery is more than just the materials, it’s about intention. We use recycled gold, ethically sourced sapphires and natural diamonds, and everything is handmade right here in our Melbourne studio. These are pieces to wear every day or mark once-in-a-lifetime moments. They’re made to feel like you, and made to last. 

While modernist jewellery was originally defined by the 20th-century art movement: bold, sculptural forms and an emphasis on artistic expression over tradition, today, it also speaks to a contemporary aesthetic: clean lines, asymmetry, unexpected materials or textures. It often favours form over flourish and celebrates the handmade over the mass-produced. 

At Black Finch, we love the spirit of modernist jewellery because it aligns with how we work, intentional, expressive, and rooted in craft. Whether it’s a modern unique engagement ring set with a salt and pepper diamond, or a geometric band carved in recycled platinum, our designs walk the line between timeless and artful. Less about trends, more about personality. 

Non-toxic jewellery is free from harmful metals like nickel, cadmium or lead, materials often found in fast fashion or costume pieces. These can irritate skin or cause allergic reactions. In contrast, high-quality, non-toxic jewellery is made from safe, inert materials like solid gold, platinum, or sterling silver, and stones that are untreated or responsibly sourced. 

At Black Finch, we work exclusively with recycled gold, platinum, and ethically sourced natural gems. We believe your jewellery should not only look beautiful but feel safe and comfortable to wear every day. Whether you're choosing a gold signet ring, a necklace charm, or a sapphire and diamond heirloom, you can trust the integrity of every element. 

To us, sustainable jewellery means responsibility at every stage of the process. It starts with using recycled precious metals, like post-consumer gold refined and repurposed without further mining. It means sourcing gemstones, like diamonds and sapphires, from ethical, traceable suppliers and keeping production local to reduce carbon impact. 

But it’s also about longevity. Every Black Finch piece is designed to be loved for decades, not just a season. We’re proud to keep all design and production in-house, right here in Collingwood, Melbourne. Sustainable jewellery, done well, should feel good on your skin and on your conscience.