Our Story
OUR JEWELLER
BARRIE LANDER
Barrie Lander is an award winning master jeweller who started his career in 1977 at Chris Gogos Jewellers, Perth. He has spent the majority of his career working behind the scenes for other leading Perth jewellers, producing exquisite pieces of handcrafted jewellery, and couldn’t begin to tell you how many custom engagement and wedding rings he has created for that all-important moment in couples lives.
Barrie’s working history has given him the opportunity to experience all facets of the jewellery trade by fulfilling the roles of jeweller, apprentice trainer, retail and workshop manager to now owning his own boutique jewellery store.
Barrie is inspired by the raw materials he works with. He has worked in the pearling paradise of Broome creating unique handmade pearl jewellery with Keshi pearls (seedless pearls) and is inspired by their unique and individual shape which dictates its completed design. In 2004 Barrie won the BAMF Jewellery Award competing against other renowned jewellers.
When asked what inspires him, he said “Creating jewellery in consultation with a client through to its completion can be self rewarding, however the true reward is customer satisfaction, and in some cases the deep personal meaning this may have for someone”.
Barrie and Kerrie Lander uprooted their kids and followed their dreams in 2006, moving to the beautiful seaside town of Busselton. A sea change which has brought a highly talented, passionate and down to earth character to town. Fusion Jewellers has now been operating in Busselton for the past 17 years, our beautiful showroom can be found at 47 Prince Street, Busselton.
Awards and Accolades
2010 SW Small Business Award Winner – Business Planning
2012 SW Small Business Award Winner – Construction & Manufacturing
2012 SW Small Business Award Winner – Business with 5 employees
2012 GWN7 WA Regional Small Business Awards – Finalist
2014 Telstra Australian Business Awards – Nominee
2014 JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards – Finalist
2017 International Jewellery Fair, Jewellery Design Awards – Finalist
2018 JAA Accredited Manufacturing Jeweller
2021 Brides Choice Awards - Highly Commended
2022 Australian Wedding Awards - #2 Highly Commended
2022 Australian Wedding Industry - #1 Winner Western Australia
Since 2006 Fusion has donated hand crafted jewellery for Auction to various charities/organisations such as:
Heart Kids
Buz Nurture Works
Regional Kids
Variety Club
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
CinefestOZ