About Us
The Payet brothers have been working
in the jewellery industry for over 20 years, although the move from
Melbourne to Margaret River in 2006 has inspired many of their current
designs.
Most of our designs can be modified to
suit your preferred choice of metals, stones and pearls. We have
attempted to ensure that all the details on this web-site are correct,
however please contact the gallery to discuss your options & confirm
the price.
We have assisted many couples to select
engagement and wedding rings and personalised these to specific
requirements. Should you have a such a request, an appointment to
discuss your options is preferred.
The Payet Story
The Payet family grew up in Beau Vallon –
a small village on the island of Mahe in Seychelles. Their childhood
was one of poverty, juxtaposed against the beauty of the island
paradise.
In the early 1970s they immigrated to
Melbourne, residing in inner city Richmond. Here the boys gained a love
for AFL – with each member of the family supporting different teams.
This rivalry continues today.
In his early 20s Francois ran a small
stall on the St Kilda Esplanade, pushing his trolley of jewellery to and
from home each Sunday. Various family members assisted Francois with
his jewellery wholesaling business, and in the late 1980s, Nicholas
joined the team. Francois ventured into retailing, running 4 successful
stores in Chadstone, Frankston and Greensborough. At this time the
brothers started to design and make the first pieces of Payet jewellery.
In 2006 the brothers & familes moved
to Margaret River and eventually satisfied a dream of building and
working from a purpose built jewellery gallery – at Boodjidup Road.