Convict Collection







	Welcome to the Convict Collection, a project of convict tales that have inspired a unique and original collection of fine jewellery, beautiful ornaments and objets d'art and a never-ending undertaking - just as I discover the incredible story of one convict, another pops up...these people are my 'stars', surviving a draconian system, landed against their wishes on the shores of a foreign land that must have been like landing on Mars!! There were over 230 'crimes' in Dickensian England of the time that passed the death penalty. Seven years transportation was the minimum sentence, fourteen years the middle and life the longest. However the greatest majority stayed in Australia...for life, anyway. So many forged successful lives, some becoming extremely wealthy, some wealthy in family and lifestyle. I have looked at their lives and with the help of two fabulous designers fashioned jewellery pieces that reflect their lives. I have also written a booklet of stories about them from the material I have been able to gather. As the direct descendant of three convicts, this has been a voyage of discovery, drama and sometimes just downright funny...the booklets are available for sale at low, low prices and every day, items of fabulous jewellery are being added to each individual story. This is a long process, so be patient. Click onto stories below that take your fancy and take the adventure of the lives of these people who arrived in Australia under unfortunate circumstances and turned their lives into wonderful successes.

	About Us:



	Debbie Stone (Click onto the photo and find out how this project came about)



	Jacques Fabian (click on the photo and find out about the talents of this master craftsman)



	Walraven baron van Heeckeren (click on the photo and find out about the talents of this master craftsman)

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Convict Collection

Convict Booklets:

		Booklets are individual stories on the life of each convict. They provide an interesting insight in to the lives of Australian convicts with details as to why each convict justifies jewellery pieces in their honour. You thus get a story to tell while wearing them.


The Convicts:

		George Howe, sentenced to transportation for the term of his natural life when accused of robbing a mercer's shop - George became Australia's first printer

		Mary Reibey, at thirteen years of age, dressed up as a boy and stole a horse (transported to Australia for seven years)

		James Austin & John Earle, cousins nabbed by their Uncle Peter for stealing 100lbs of honey and 6 straw bee hives. Jewellery - coming soon.

		Francis Howard Greenway, Architect who went bankrupt, forged a contract and received the death sentence. Francis built buildings that are truly and uniquely Australian. Jewellery - coming Soon

		Samuel Terry, An illiterate Manchester labourer transported for seven years for stealing 400 pairs of stockings! Samuel became known as the "Botany Bay Rothschild".- coming soon

		How to Pay: There are two ways to pay: a) Use our on-line shopping cart, then at check out pay using your credit card or your Paypal account. We will then prepare and ship your order. b) If you do not like to use Paypal or Credit Cards, you can fill in our secure on-line order form. We will confirm your total order amount, and ship your order after you have transferred payment to our bank. As all jewellery is built after order, jewellery can be customised. For custom orders use the order form, not the shopping cart.