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My Bench: Laurie Moffatt Laurie Moffatt Age: 65 Training: 4-year apprenticeship Other qualifications: Diploma in Gemmology SIGNATURE PIECE: PRIVATE COMMISSION This 18-carat gold bangle was commissioned by a client to celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary. The design was based on a costume jewellery bangle she owned. I love out-of-the-box commissions and also restoring Australian antique pieces. These have included gold brooches presented to the famous Spanish dancer Lola Montes, to silver emu-topped claret jugs, emu eggs and centrepieces made by notable Australian silversmiths of the 19th Century. Favourite gemstone: Sapphire because of the variety of colour, durability, and that Australia is a great natural source of it. ....