Twenty one years ago Karl Schwantes decided to follow his father’s
footsteps to join family business and make jewellery his passion. As an award
winning designer with many talents and owner of Xennox Diamonds, Karl is known
as a ‘diamond surgeon’ creating unique jewellery that tells a story. From the
cut to colour, to creation and crafting he has extraordinary eye for quality
and uniqueness. His passion to inspire others redefines what a jewellery store
experience should be like. Before entering jewellery business, Karl studied
psychology in The University of Queensland. After he earned psychology degree,
he served his time to the Australian Army.
Throughout his journey, he has helped more than 5000 couples to find
their perfect engagement ring. In 2014 at the Wedding and Events of Australia
Excellence awards, he won the Queensland Jeweller of the year award. His first
book, Rock Her World examines the
ultimate guide to find the perfect engagement ring to ‘pop the question’. It
includes seven steps to the ultimate proposal and how to master the 4C’s – cut,
colour, clarity and carat.
Xennox Diamonds is a second generation family business specialising
in premium diamonds and has been Brisbane’s largest diamond engagement and wedding
rings store for over 39 years. Their professionalism has brought them to more
than ten national design awards. Located at 141 Queens Street in the
prestigious Queen Street Mall, Xennox Diamonds new boutique is about creating money
can’t buy experience and bringing luxury to a new level. Representing a new
fresh look that was in line with Xennox’s commitment to redefine what a
jewellery store experience should be like.
Ps: This work is made for COMU3801 Public Internship Program at KDPR, Brisbane, Australia. 2016
