TAMMY KEERS
Award Winning Designer & Jeweller
- Bachelor of Jewellery Design
- Trade Jeweller
- Over 15 years owning & operating Artisans Bespoke Jewellers
2022 Tammy celebrating 28 years of being a Jeweller. Feeling truly lucky to have found her passion in life, being creative designing and making beautiful pieces of jewellery that signify wonderful moments in people’s lives.
“I am truly passionate about design and the manufacture of unique pieces for each individual's needs, doing our best to work within people’s budgets and requirements. Every day I wake up and get to play in my sandpit! What a joy my job is!”
Fun Fact: Tammy wanted to be a professional Tennis athlete
ALEX
Diamond Setter
With over 30 years experience as a diamond setter, we are extremely proud to have a setter on site in our team here at Artisans and Alex’s wealth of experience is invaluable to the team. Alex is a champion in achieving the best results for your jewellery make job.
Fun Fact: In his free time, Alex enjoys making a home brew.
KATHY
Trade Jeweller
Kathy is a crazy talented craftswoman and has been in the jewellery trade for over 25 years. She has made jewellery for her own business as well as for numerous others in the trade. She is also a sculptor, and specialises in life-sized bronze sculptures.
Fun Fact: Kathy aspires to be a zombie in a zombie movie.
BRIAN
Jeweller, Gemologist, Diamond Grader
With over 30 years experience, Brian is lovingly called the 'brainiac' of the team. He has taught jewellery students at QLD TAFE, has a Diploma in Diamond Technology, is a Gemologist and a member of the Gemological Association of Australia.
Fun Fact: Brian loves adventure motorcycle riding and telling Tammy what to do.
HAZEL
Trade Jeweller
Hazel trained as a jeweller in Auckland, New Zealand. She moved to Brisbane for a change and found Artisans! Jewellery design and crafting is her passion, and she loves being able to sit down with customers to create a beautiful design.
Fun Fact: Hazel previously performed in children's theatre.
SHAY
Jeweller / CAD Specialist
Shay is an outstanding young jeweller and in her final year piece, she was a finalist in an Australian-wide jewellery competition. She has a background in animation and is our CAD specialist.
Fun Fact: Shay has worked with famous stars on movie sets and behind the scenes.
INGRID
Jewellery Designer & Sales
Ingrid found her love for the jewellery industry at just 16 years of age. She is a qualified jeweller and she brings a wealth of knowledge to our clients who are looking for something special in their design.
Fun Fact: She has 3 gorgeous kids
OLIVIA
Marketing
Although she isn’t a jeweller by trade, Olivia has worked in the jewellery industry for many years specialising in sales, marketing, graphic design and photography.
Fun Fact: Olivia's art has exhibited at the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art.
LOUIS
Apprentice Jeweller/Setter
Louis is our latest addition to the Artisans team with a natural talent for jewellery making. We look forward to seeing his jewellery-making journey progress.
Fun Fact: Prior to starting his apprenticeship, Louis worked as an Electrician
JASMIN
Training Jewellery Designer
Jasmin is Artisans' youngest and newest team member, providing admin and all-round support to the team. She is a jewellery designer in training and is naturally talented in drawing and design.
Fun Fact: Jasmin owns a pair of Cockatiels called Fish and Chip and enjoys bird watching in her free time.
MISSY
RIP 07.08.2019
“Whoever said that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend…never owned a dog”
Missy came to work with Tammy for over 14 years. We will never forget her.
Fun Fact: Her tummy was a bottomless pit!