Our Team

Tammy

TAMMY KEERS

Award Winning Designer & Jeweller

  • Bachelor of Jewellery Design
  • Trade Jeweller
  • Over 15 years owning & operating Artisans Bespoke Jewellers
  • Jewellers Association of Australia JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards - 2023 Jeweller of the Year
  • Jewellers Association of Australia JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards - 2023 Diamond Category Winner

Tammy Keers is the founder of Artisans Bespoke Jewellers, a Manufacturing Jeweller and qualified Jewellery Designer renowned for her distinctively modern take on Art Deco Jewellery Design.

A childhood love of drawing and making things developed into an interest in Graphic Design at High School. Tammy’s Art Teacher recognised her talent, guiding Tammy through the process of admission into a Bachelor of Design at the University of South Australia, majoring in Jewellery and Metalsmithing. It was during her Four Year Degree where Tammy sparkled, - she had found her true calling! The girl who struggled through High School Science and Maths found herself calculating the Specific Gravity of precious metal and gemstones!

In graduating University, Tammy yearned to make practical use of her Design Degree. In a male dominated industry Tammy secured a coveted Jewellery Apprenticeship with a Master Jeweller in Adelaide, South Australia. As one of only two Women at Trade School, Tammy won the award for Best 2nd Year Apprentice, Most Outstanding 3rd Year Apprentice and 1st Place at the Workskill Awards.

At the age of 24, Tammy completed her Apprenticeship and moved to Brisbane where she worked for 3 years as a Trade Jeweller. With a keen interest in the Jewellery Business Tammy also worked in Jewellery Sales, eventually taking the plunge and setting up her own bench.

Setting up her bench to work was the easy part. Never one to shy way from hard work, Tammy instilled her own unique work ethic. Years of working multiple jobs, long hours on her feet in Supermarket and Café Environments to put herself through University prepared her for the ups and downs of working for herself. Over the next four years, Tammy did repairs and makes for other Jewellers - dreaming of the style of Jewellery she wanted to bring to the market. Noticing how masculine so many pieces were at the time, Tammy was passionate about a particular style of jewellery she knew women craved.

Tammy opened her first shop on Latrobe Terrace in 2002. Tiny in size at 3x3 metres, Tammys bright and bubbly personality combined with her impeccable design and manufacturing skills became a well respected and enduring part of the Paddington Community.

Tammy’s first employee, her beautiful Border Collie “Missy” was right by her side coming to work in the Shop every day. An icon of Artisans, Missy worked for many years with Tammy, building their amazing business together. Sadly one day the irreplaceable Missy needed to rest and went to visit the rainbow bridge, forever loved by the Team at Artisans and always remembered. Her beautiful photo sits pride of place in the Artisans Bespoke Jewellers Showroom.

Now in her third shop on the famous Latrobe Terrace, Paddington shopping precinct, Tammy is an undisputed example of a Business Owner staying in her lane. Tammy chose a style she was passionate about, the Art Deco Style with the Tammy touch! This became the signature Artisans Bespoke Jewellers look, so much so a phrase was coined, “Is that a Tammy Ring?”

Tammy’s passion for creativity is not only her Superpower, but a continuation of a personal goal. “Nurturing our future Jewellers, ensuring they are trained correctly to make Jewellery that is unique and different, not the same as what everybody else is doing. I love to work with young people, to listen to their ideas and mentor them to be the best Jewellers they can be. An Apprenticeship covering all aspects of Jewellery Manufacturing, not just repairs and polishing should be the Industry Standard” said Tammy.

Fun Fact: Tammy wanted to be a professional Tennis athlete

Alex

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

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.

- Jewellers Association of Australia JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards - 2023 Jeweller of the Year
- Jewellers Association of Australia JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards - 2023 Diamond Category Winner

Fun Fact: Kathy aspires to be a zombie in a zombie movie.

Brian

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.

Shay

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

OLIVIA

Marketing Manager

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 has a natural talent for crafting and setting jewellery by hand. We look forward to seeing his jewellery-making journey progress.

- Jewellers Association of Australia JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards - 2023 Finalist in the Debutting Category for 'Ode to Olivia'
- World Skills (Brisbane Region) - 2024 Gold Medal

Fun Fact: Prior to starting his apprenticeship, Louis worked as an Electrician

JASMIN

Apprentice Jeweller/Jewellery Designer

Jasmin is Artisans' youngest and newest team member. She is our Apprentice Jeweller and Jewellery Designer in training who is naturally talented in drawing.

Fun Fact: Jasmin owns a pair of Cockatiels called Fish and Chip and enjoys bird watching in her free time.

Missy

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!

…We just want to say a HUGE Thank you to you all. Right from the very beginning of this very special journey, you have all been so amazing! We love the warmth & love that you gave, not only us but friends and family who joined us along the way and also the incredible skills you showed by hand crafting our amazing rings. So thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Jules & Sally

Sending a huge thank you to Tammy and Hazel for creating my magnificent masterpiece!! Excellent work, and customer service thank you again.

Toni M.

My fiance and I had the most incredible experience designing and having my engagement ring made by Tammy and her team at Artisans Bespoke Jewellers! I couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone looking for a personalised and WOW experience where you can design something truly spectacular and see it come to life with an incredible quality finished product!

Sophie H.

Amazing service and excellent craftsmanship. I trust Tammy and the team and will keep going back again and again

Gordon T.