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Jewellery Master's Broome Business Proves Portentous – November 2023
Jewellery Master's Broome Business Proves Portentous – November 2023
This feature looks at how artist and metalsmith John Miller has built one of the most recognised jewellery brands in Western Australia. From his Broome beginnings to the studios he runs today, it traces the story of a maker whose handcrafted gold and silver pieces have become instantly recognisable across the state.View the full feature
Busselton-Dunsborough Mail – January 2023
Busselton-Dunsborough Mail – January 2023
The Busselton-Dunsborough Mail marks a special milestone as Yallingup's John Miller Designs celebrates 50 years in the jewellery industry. Half a century on, the studio continues to handcraft every gold and silver piece, carrying forward the same dedication to traditional metalsmithing that began it all.Read the full story
Margaret River Region – Anniversaries in Art
Margaret River Region – Anniversaries in Art
As part of Anniversaries in Art, the Margaret River Region celebrates artist and metalsmith John Miller, who has been crafting gold and silver by hand using traditional techniques for over 50 years. It is a fitting tribute to a maker whose work has become part of the region's creative story.View the full feature
Margaret River Region Local Favourites – March 2023
Margaret River Region Local Favourites – March 2023
Margaret River Region Local Favourites sits down with local jeweller John Miller to discover the places he loves most across the region. From quiet coastline to favourite local haunts, John shares the corners of this part of Western Australia that continue to inspire his work. Read the full story
Busselton Dunsborough Times – March 2023
Busselton Dunsborough Times – March 2023
The Busselton Dunsborough Times catches up with Yallingup artist and metalsmith John Miller, who has spent 50 years crafting gold and silver jewellery by hand using traditional techniques. In conversation with Annalise Hunt, John reflects on five decades of making and the enduring appeal of work shaped entirely by hand.Read the full story
ABC News Online – April 2023
ABC News Online – April 2023
ABC News marks a major milestone for John Miller, celebrating 50 years in the trade with no plans to slow down. After half a century at the bench, John continues to design and handmake every gold and silver piece himself, still driven by the same craftsmanship that first defined his work.Read the full story
Destination WA – April 2023
Destination WA – April 2023
Presenter Diana Hills sits down with iconic West Australian artist and metalsmith John Miller as he marks 50 years of creating his trademark gold and silver jewellery. From the Yallingup workshop he built himself, John talks through the old-world techniques behind his recognisable pieces and the wildlife, nature and landscapes that find their way into every design.
Destination WA – August 2025
Destination WA – August 2025
Destination WA returns to the southwest, following presenter Tod through the corner of Western Australia that John Miller has called home for decades. For more than 50 years John has been crafting one-of-a-kind gold and silver pieces entirely by hand, and this visit offers a close look at the maker, his workshops and the landscapes that shape every piece.