Sarah & Sebastian
Sarah & Sebastian is an Australian fine jewellery brand founded in Sydney in 2012 by Sarah Gittoes and Robert Sebastian Grynkofki. It designs gold, silver, diamond, pearl and gemstone jewellery made by Australian jewellers.
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Co founders | Sarah Gittoes, Robert Sebastian Grynkofki |
| Studio | Sydney |
| Stores | Australia, architect designed |
| Website | sarahandsebastian.com |
What is Sarah & Sebastian?
Sarah & Sebastian is a jewellery brand from Sydney, Australia. Co founders Sarah Gittoes and Robert Sebastian Grynkofki launched it in 2012, starting with a first collection in base metals to keep costs down and making everything by hand.
Products and positioning
The brand has since moved into fine jewellery:
- Gold and silver jewellery
- Diamonds, inspected by the founders in the studio
- Coloured gemstones and pearls
Design is led from the Sydney studio, and the brand emphasises Australian craftsmanship and control of the production process from end to end. The founders have adopted CAD and other technologies alongside hand making, and collaborate with designers including Dion Lee.
Distribution
Sarah & Sebastian runs its own stores across Australia, each designed by a different architect, with locations in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. It also sells online and through selected stockists.
Why it matters
Sarah & Sebastian represents the Australian demi fine and fine jewellery sector, growing from a direct to consumer start into a design led retail brand. Its partnership with the Australian Marine Conservation Society reflects a focus on sustainable practice.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Sarah & Sebastian?
Sarah & Sebastian was founded in Sydney in 2012 by Sarah Gittoes and Robert Sebastian Grynkofki.
What does Sarah & Sebastian sell?
Sarah & Sebastian sells fine jewellery in gold and silver with diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls.