"Dear Amanda,
I really just wanted to thank you for creating beautiful jewellery. I'm not someone who has time to go out searching for jewellery and the few pieces I come across in retail stores I find uninspiring, so when you opened your treasure trove and pulled out that divine mother of pearl choker it was like a little piece of gorgeousness which I knew I had to have. I can't tell you how many people comment on how beautiful it is. Not only is your jewellery lovely but it is a pleasure supporting someone who is also so lovely. I wish you so much luck and know that Make a Strand will do well. Regards."

Suzy Jacobs, National Director - Australia
The Athena Network www.theathenanetwork.com.au

"Our office, The Ark Workspace was delighted to invite Make a Strand to our premises to display the beautiful range of jewellery. Both Amanda and Kristine have a friendly and helpful manner, including a gorgeous display of unique, unusual and affordable pieces. I have bought two semi precious stone pieces and receive many compliments about my necklaces, which I am proud to wear! Thanks Amanda for a lovely and fun afternoon."

Jody Harper, General Manager
The Ark Workspace www.thearkworkspace.com.au

"Dear Kristine,
Thank you so much for the stunning silver ball earrings and matching silver bracelet, which I wore as a bridesmaid to my best friend’s wedding last weekend. I received so many compliments at the ceremony and your pieces matched my dress perfectly. I was thrilled with the fit and the compliments, thank you."

Sara McAnulty
Northmead NSW Australia

"Make a Strand offers unique jewellery that is made with creativity and love. Amanda obviously loves what she does and her enthusiasm is evident in the pieces of jewellery that she masterminds. I am delighted with the fabulous earrings and matching bracelet that were specially made to enhance an outfit for my son's wedding. Amanda is able to create a variety of styles to suit all personalities. Make a Strand makes a statement!"

Naomi Lum Mow
Sydney NSW Australia

"Dear Amanda,
Just to let you know the bracelet arrived safely. It is really lovely and we are so glad to have found you at the Heritage Craft Fair at the St Ives Showground. Thank you so much and we hope to see you again."

Margaret Rosolen
NSW Australia

"Dear Kristine,
My husband bought me an antique amethyst necklace which I found I never wore, it always seemed too old fashioned and not quite right. The way that you redesigned and updated it and added silver was inspiring, I now wear my amethyst jewellery all the time and am thrilled that this piece has new life. Thanks so much!"

Carrie Johnston
Springwood NSW Australia

"I was given a beautiful necklace and bracelet of carnelian and silver made by Amanda - it is my favourite piece of jewellery. I love the feel of the necklace when I wear it, it has such a presence. People always compliment me when I wear the set. Thank you, Amanda."

Alexandra Kenney
Belconnen ACT Australia

"I was delighted with the quality and beauty of my necklace. You describe your vision and Amanda creates it to perfection in next to no time. Thanks Make a Strand for your professionalism and outstanding craftsmanship."

Mandy Hutton
Lane Cove NSW Australia

"A belated thank you for the wonderful bracelet mum and dad commissioned you to make for me. It was a really nice surprise and great to receive a present so unique. Thanks once again for your time and thought in creating my beautiful bracelet, Amanda."

Sue Marris
Geraldton WA Australia

"Thanks Amanda! I have just been the lucky recipient of some of your glorious work. My sister surprised me with the most beautiful turquoise necklace, bracelet and earrings. I loved showing them off to my girlfriends at work, one of whom had bought turquoise jewellery overseas and couldn't believe you could obtain better here than what she had purchased!"

Diana Semmler
Central Queensland Australia

"Thanks Amanda for the great job you did with my bloodstone bracelet. I was having a lot of trouble with the original setup as it kept breaking. The restringing and adding the clasp has been fantastic. It's now much more comfortable and stays together - just what I needed!"

Laurence Harrould, Aviel, www.aviel.com.au
North Ryde NSW Australia

"With an excellent eye for colour and design, Amanda Webb from Make a Strand has created and remodelled some beautiful pieces for myself and my daughters. From a difficult colour match for my daughter's school formal, to a new creation from part of an existing piece, that is better than the original. Amanda has a unique style that is a pleasure to wear. Matching pieces made to order ensure your jewellery collection reflects your own personality. Thank you, Amanda, for your lovely work."

Anna Stavrou
North Ryde NSW Australia

"I have known Amanda for eight months and within that time I have found out just how talented this woman is. I have items of jewellery created by Amanda and each time I wear them, I always receive compliments about my necklaces and/or earrings - it's a good feeling when people notice and admire what you wear. The pieces are easily mixed and matched and are a joy to wear for any occasion."

Jane B
North Ryde NSW Australia

"My birthday and Christmas just weren't coming around fast enough, so I commissioned my sister Amanda to redesign my pendants into beautiful and unusual pieces. I never get bored of getting dressed for the day, and it is amazing how good a pair of jeans and a t-shirt can be dressed up with one of the jewellery sets designed by Amanda. The jewellery is always complimented and I feel unique and special. Truly inspired jewellery pieces designed to delight!"

Leonie Webb
Cooma NSW Australia

"Amanda Webb and I share an interest in fitness and in books - and jewellery! I met her last year when she joined the fitness centre at which I work. With her friendly and outgoing personality, she quickly became a popular member of the team.

Amanda has a serious passion for beautiful beads and crystals - and a flair for colours! She creates her jewellery with great enthusiasm, making one-off pieces to suit the individual for a special occasion or outfit. I like the variety in her styles and designs. Amanda is very particular about each individual item and will re-work a piece until it is 'just right'.

Apart from her wonderful creations, Amanda re-styles pieces of jewellery. She has recently remodelled two necklaces for me that I had not been wearing, though they had sentimental value. One of these was a Mother's Day gift from my five-year-old son, a rather simple piece. Amanda gave the necklace a new life by shortening it, redesigning it and adding silver - without it becoming totally unrecognisable from the original. I was surprised and very happy with the outcome of both necklaces, which are now quite different to the original and very wearable!

I am happy to recommend Amanda's talents and wish her ongoing success with her Make a Strand business."

Britt Oltrogger
North Ryde NSW Australia

"Amanda made my Mum a beautiful necklace and earrings set in 'my colour at the moment', turquoise. She was thrilled."

Anna-Lise Sewell
Northbridge NSW Australia

"Amanda's flair for jewellery is fantastic; she has a display of her work at my studio (Contours - North Ryde) and it's wonderful to see the impressive range of styles and designs Amanda has the ability to produce.

Many of our members have admired and purchased Amanda's work and it is often the talk of the studio. If you are looking for something different and unique, Amanda is definitely the person to talk to! Her flair for designing your own special pieces is amazing.

If you're in the area and want to view her work, you're more than welcome to come to the studio and take a look. Please visit us at: Contours - North Ryde, 1st floor, 13 Avon Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113, ph: 02 9887 2887, email: northryde@contours.net.au."

Jane B, Studio Owner - Contours
North Ryde NSW Australia

"I recently turned 40 years old and Amanda created the most spectacular piece of neck jewellery for me. Amanda spent time with me to truly understand my preferences around colour and design. She examined my wardrobe and the style of clothing I wear and then proceeded to produce a piece of jewellery that complements and honours me and my style. Amanda has been blessed with a true gift for jewellery design."

Alisa Lollback
Bayview NSW Australia

"I have found Amanda's jewellery pieces to be unique in design and fashionable to a broad range of styles. The pieces depict that they have come from the heart, as they exhibit a small amount of her beautiful personality within each piece, without overwhelming the style or design she is achieving. Each piece of jewellery is special for this reason. Amanda has worked with heirloom pieces to create a more modern design without taking away the beauty of the jewels or stones. Each piece she creates seems to tell a story. I have always been impressed and pleasantly surprised by each piece Amanda has presented to me. I have been so impressed with Amanda's work that I have asked her to present her pieces at a ball as prizes for the attendees. I would highly recommend her services to anyone."

Rachel Humphry
Fairlight NSW Australia

"Amanda has a natural flair for design and a keen eye for detail. She has created beautiful pieces for my little girls (aged 7 and 5) that look fabulous now and doubtless will do so as the girls grow and have ever more opportunities to wear stunning jewellery."

Victoria Kerr
Sydney NSW Australia

"Amanda uses high quality glass and crystal beads and gemstones, and has an eye for detail, colour and assembly to create each individual piece. The fastenings of her necklaces are also of high quality and are easy to fasten and unfasten. I have a stunning wirewrapped necklace by Amanda which is complimented on frequently, as is my pink and silver set which features a rose quartz pendant. I have seen jewellery on display at Covent Garden Markets in London and believe all of the pieces my daughter has created for me are equal to those, if not better, in terms of quality, perfection and style."

Monika Webb
Michelago NSW Australia

"For my 40th birthday I received the wonderful surprise gift of a beautiful set of unique hand-made jewellery from Amanda. She used a stunning mix of smoky quartz, olive Swarovski crystals and silver, which amazingly was a perfect match for the outfit I had chosen to wear that day. Not only is she a great artisan, she has incredible insight into the colours and styles that suit individuals - with more than just a pinch of intuition. I couldn't be happier with my beautiful birthday gems, which will go on to become heirlooms. Thanks Amanda!"

Julia
Leura NSW Australia

"Put simply. I look a whole lot better when I'm wearing Amanda's jewellery."

Michelle Pirovich
Prahran VIC Australia

"Dear Amanda,
My sisters and I wish to thank you very much for the beautiful jewellery set you made for our mum's birthday. She absolutely loves it and wears it all the time. We had fun sifting through your vast array of beads and discussing our ideas with you which you captured perfectly in your design of the set. Thanks again."

M. Griffiths
Ryde NSW Australia