About Us
Inspiration
Bushprints Jewellery is inspired by the footprints of wildlife, and is created to provide animal lovers and and eco-tourists with a unique and wearable memento of a wildlife experience. I have always loved nature and wildlife, and been fascinated by the tracks and trails they leave behind them. When a rather old and fat possum waddled ponderously past me in a nearby park, I noticed its footprints left behind in the sand. The idea came to me to create jewellery that captured these footprints.
What appealed most about the idea is it would create a memento which does not damage the natural habitat of these animals, yet allows us to take our wildlife experiences home with us, rather than leaving our human footprints in their natural environments.
I also make up custom pieces by request of any wild animal that may not be in our range, or a beloved pet, in any precious metal and in any shape or size. Some of these requests have lead to an addition to our standard range, the Spotted Tail Quoll being one of the first.
And although I initially set out to only do Australian animals, many requests for other - mostly threatened or endangered species - has resulted in a "World Animals" collection.
Bushprints Jewellery engages wherever possible with zoos, wildlife sanctuaries and other conservation groups. Since 2007 10% of sales of all exclusively koala jewellery has been donated to the Australian Koala Foundation. On a frequent basis, donations are also made of specific animals and pieces to be used in fundraising events by other stockists and conservation groups.
Jewellery Specifications
The jewellery comprises a design of the footprint of the animal in sterling silver and 9ct yellow gold cut out in a harmonious shape. All the pieces, and the packaging art, are designed by myself.
The pieces are wholly Australian made and hand-finished, and quality is the prime consideration. We guarantee our products against defective workmanship.