The South Sea Pearl, one of nature's most beautiful gifts, has always been steeped in romance and tradition. The lure of its beauty and potential for wealth Visit one of Hardy Brothers' boutiques has been the inspiration and experience the beauty of Ellies pearls. for entrepreneurs and adventurers alike. 255 Queen St 07 3236 4072 60 Castlereagh St 02 9232 2422 Chatswood 345 Victoria Ave 02 9411 5324 338 Collins St 03 9670 0435 Chadstone 1341 Dandenong Rd 03 9530 9415 Direct from the pristine Australian Hay St Mall 08 9481 1511 waters to our Hardy Brothers boutiques

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BRISBANE SYDNEY MELBOURNE PERTH THE ellies STORY THE LEGACY CONTINUES Treasures of Over the last 125 years the Ellies pearling dynasty of As Australia’s oldest pearling family, TB’s legacy five generations has been deeply interwoven into the continues today through its sustainable and safe the ocean to be fabric of the Australian pearling industry. It is a story farming practices at the secluded Ellies pearl farm steeped in passion and tradition originating from the located in the pristine northern Australian waters off coveted and adored pioneering pearling days of the remote north western the coast of Arnhem Land. Australian township of Broome, which has long been Understanding this delicate harmony with nature, regarded as the pearling capital of the world. Ellies pearls are produced in the Ellies has remained at the forefront of producing pristine waters of the Australian In 1887, TB Ellies, a Singhalese immigrant sailed fine quality gems of natural beauty. Ownership of Arafura Sea by large Pinctada onto the isolated north western coast of Australia and Ellies pearls symbolises and celebrates the Ellies by the following year he made the decision to settle story which is intimately linked to the history of the Maxima oysters. in the newly established makeshift town of Broome, Australian pearling industry. upon rumours of giant egg like pearls being found in These oysters are well known for These magnificent Australian South Sea Pearls are the wild oysters off 80 Mile Beach. producing beautiful exotic gems available only through select boutiques, who share that are large in size with After the occasional find of this rare natural gem, their commitment to the creation of bespoke TB established the first major pearl trading outlet in heirloom masterpieces incorporating signature exquisite lustrous colours. the late 1800’s, where these wondrous gems passed pearls since 1888. through his hands ultimately to travel the world, being worn by the fashion elite and royalty alike in Paris, London and New York. A SHARED PASSION Ellies are meticulous when selecting pearls and truly artful with the strands, pendants, earrings and rings they create. This tradition continues today in partnership with Hardy Brothers to bring you the finest pearl jewellery in the world.

OUR GUARANTEE All of Ellies pearls are produced naturally in the pristine coastal waters off Arhnem Land. When you purchase an Ellies pearl from Hardy Brothers we can guarantee that you have a genuine Australian South Sea Pearl that has not been artificially coloured in any way or sourced from another country. This assurance of the natural quality allows Ellies heirloom masterpieces to be past onto generations.