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Baz Salau is a Melbourne-based master jeweller with over 30 years experience designing and handcrafting unique personal adornments. His work is individually commissioned by clients or purchased by private viewing and via the website. Barrie’s distinctive work has also been exhibited internationally and he was chosen as finalist in the De Beers Design awards of 1995 and 2000. He completed his training achieving the highest accolade of Australian apprentice of the Year. Baz combines the traditional jewellery techniques and skills of hand forging raw precious materials with the softness and fluidity of wax sculpting to create organic contemporary bespoke pieces. “I hand draw designs as part of my commission service and will offer unique and beautiful gems for my clients with a priority for ethically sourced gems wherever possible”.