Commissions

Corporations

MCWILLIAM'S WINES PTY LTD
GARVIN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH                    		 Silver Maurice O'Shea major wine industry awards: bi-annual presentation to current
Six Community Champion Awards
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS & BRW Australia's Most Admired Companies awards - annual presentation for several years
KPMG Corporate gifts (300 puzzles for corporate conference)
JOHNSON & JOHNSON RESEARCH Wall sculpture (featuring DNA double helix 1.4 meters in length)
GOOD YEAR TYRE & RUBBER Highway Heroes Awards (sculptural object) - annual presentation for several years
EPS PRESS PTY LTD Earth awards: annual presentation
COAL & ALLIED INDUSTRY LTD Corporate gifts, jewellery items, sculptures, gemstones, office items
GRAND PRIX SAILING Trophies for 18' skiff races
CCH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Jewellery, gifts, awards, sculptures
FREEDOM FURNITURE Gifts and Trophies
SHOW AND TELL SPECIAL EVENTS Paperweights for launch of Avalon car for Toyota
MANNATECH AUSTRALIA Jewellery items: All Star Presidential Rings, Pendants - annual presentations to current
THE ENRICH CORPORATION Sculptural gift
STEPHEN DIBB JEWELLERS Jewellers Association of Australia awards
LIFEBOAT CONSULTING P/L Australian Woman of the Year awards & Jewellery items
PETER BOYCE London to Sydney Vintage Car Endurance Trials trophies
MM ELECTRICAL Sculptural trophy
CARLSON MARKETING GROUP Corporate gifts and Jewellery Items
SMARTWORX STUDIOS Jewellery
THE CAPITAL GROUP FOR ITSA Several awards for the Institute for Trades Skills Excellence
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Jewellery
EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA LIMITED Lapel Pin
EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED Presentation Gift

Government

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA  Five ceremonial Oar Maces produced in sterling silver with Coat of Arms & Fouled Anchor
NSW STATE GOVERNMENT Sculptural gift to Chinese Government
WORKCOVER NSW Backwatch Innovation Awards (3 year programme) 
STATE MINERALS ADV. COUNCIL NSW Environmental Excellence Awards 
MINISTER TRANS./ROADS, TRANSFIELD BOUYGES Scupltural gift to NSW Minister of Transport
A.B.A.R.E. (FEDERAL GOVT.) Awards
THE NSW BICENTENIAL COMMITTEE Access Australia Awards
TOURISM AUSTRALIA NEW YORK Certified Aussie Specialist Opal Awards since 1994 - annual presentation to 2011
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF NSW Certificate Holder presented to Bobb Carr (Premier NSW)
AUSTRALIAN TOURIST COMMISSION LOS ANGELES Certified Aussie Specialist Opal Awards

Education & Sport

THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY  Processional and Ceremonial Staff used for official occasions 
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY

Baton presented by the Vice Chancellor to UTS & University Crest Signet rings for students
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY  Silo trophy commissioned by Department of Agriculture, Sydney University 
ST. SCHOLASTICA'S COLLEGE  several hundred sterling silver brooch/pendants for celebration 2001, commission continues to current
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA COLLEGE 50 sterling silver brooches for 125 year celebration since inception
BRAND VISION & DAIRY FARMERS Golden Football Trophy for The Footy Show & Channel 9
NORTH NARRABEEN SURF CLUB Rower of the Year trophy
ST PAUL'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL PENRITH 300 lapel studs & pendants - 20th anniversary celebration
DIGICEL (PAPUA NEW GUINEA) LTD Digicel Cup Bigger Better League (3 trophies)

TOP EDUCATION INSTITUTE (UNIVERSITY)
ST. LAURENCE COLLEGE QUEENSLAND

 Ceremonial Mace
Ceremonial Mace

Associations

THE LAW SOCIETY OF NSW  Golden Quill Awards 
AUST. WATER/WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION  Jewellery items for Past Presidents and Life Members 
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF NSW  Certificate Holder presented to Bob Carr (Premier NSW) 
JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA  13 goldplated and silverplated awards 
AUSTRALIAN DENTAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Sculptural gift to British Dental Association
COLORECTAL SURGICAL ASS. OF AUST & R.A.C.S Gavel & Base for presentation to their American affiliate
NORTH NARRABEEN SURF CLUB Rower of the Year trophy
LAPIDARY CLUB OF NSW Award
INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS Medallion and timber box frame with magnetic closure
THE GREAT FAMINE MEMORIAL APPEAL Sculptural gift for President Mary McAleese of Ireland 2003
DE LA SALLE BROTHERS Crucifix sculpture & matching candlesticks
CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION Case Earth Awards - Annual presentation since 1993 to current
COLLIE CLUB OF NEW SOUTH WALES Restoration of existing trophy

Councils

KEYS TO THE CITY FOR THE FOLLOWING 14 COUNCILS:

City of Sydney 
Wollongong City Council
Penrith City Council
City of Botany Bay
City of Hurstville
Randwick City Council
Kogarah Council
Council of the City of Orange
Council of the City of Shoalhaven
Bankstown City Council
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
City of Canada Bay Council
Manningham City Council
Fairfield City Council

CITY OF SYDNEY

Ceremonial Keys to the City made since 1998

100 pairs of sterling silver Cufflinks - 2012 

Gift to Sophia Loren - 2007

650 lapel pins (miniature Keys to the City) for Australian Olympians & Paralympians - Olympics 2000

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

Liverpool City Cup - annual presentation

RESTORATION OF MAYORAL CHAINS

City of Canada Bay Council

TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL

New Mayoral Chain 2016

Other

CHARITIES

SPASTIC CENTRE OF NSW   1000 McLeod Wheel of Friends lapel pins & promotional item
CANCER INSTITUTE NSW  Premier's Award - inaugural presentation 2006 thereafter annual
WESLEY MISSION   7 Spirit of Mission Trophies - 2007


ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

GOLDEN GUMLEAF ENT./TENTERFIELD SADDLIER   Bush Laureate awards Tamworth - Annual Presentation for several years
TRINBAY (PETER PAN THEATRICAL PRODUCTION)   Telescope & Loudspeaker for theatrical production
KEY AUSTRALIAN FILM DIRECTORS & PRODUCERS  Kenneth George Hall sculptural award


INTERNATIONAL

ARTISTIC AUSTRALIA, JAPAN (sponsored by Austrade)   Jewellery displayed in Japan 
ARTISTIC AUSTRALIA, KOREA (sponsored by Austrade)  Jewellery displayed in Korea


OTHER

STARSIGN GIFTS   Jewellery

Products

Jewellery

 - Women's Jewellery

 - Men's Jewellery

 - Engagement & Wedding

Awards & Trophies 

Corporate

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Silverware

Special Items

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About Us

Testimonials

  • Ernst Pfenninger is a creative, high quality jeweller, goldsmith and silversmith. We had many pieces individually made over a number of years and were excited every time we saw the finished article. People often noticed and commented on my wife's jewellery as it was original and superbly crafted.
    I recommend Ernst to the discerning.

    Ernst Pfenninger is a creative, high quality jeweller, goldsmith and silversmith. We had many pieces individually made over a number of years and were excited every time we saw the finished article. People often noticed and commented on my wife's jewellery as it was original and superbly crafted.
    I recommend Ernst to the discerning.

    Brian Stanwell

  • Having been a student taught by Ernst Pfenninger at Studio 303 for over 20 years I highly recommend Ernst as a teacher for anyone wanting to learn about or improve their jewellery and silversmithing skills. I had previously learnt at other schools but none can compare with that so generously taught to me by Ernst. This school is one of our cities hidden secrets.

    Having been a student taught by Ernst Pfenninger at Studio 303 for over 20 years I highly recommend Ernst as a teacher for anyone wanting to learn about or improve their jewellery and silversmithing skills. I had previously learnt at other schools but none can compare with that so generously taught to me by Ernst. This school is one of our cities hidden secrets.

    Brian Levy

  • What I like best is unsparing access to the best equipment plus unstinting advice and support from Ernst in all my projects. Others in the class do interesting projects which gives additional inspiration and the friendly atmosphere adds to it as well.

    What I like best is unsparing access to the best equipment plus unstinting advice and support from Ernst in all my projects. Others in the class do interesting projects which gives additional inspiration and the friendly atmosphere adds to it as well.

    Lila Cohen

  • I found the workshops with Ernst to be fun friendly and most of all educational and inspirational. His professionalism is outstanding and pieces I made at the workshops helped me to secure an apprenticeship. Well worth the money and time and definitely not to be missed.

    I found the workshops with Ernst to be fun friendly and most of all educational and inspirational. His professionalism is outstanding and pieces I made at the workshops helped me to secure an apprenticeship. Well worth the money and time and definitely not to be missed.

    Tyrus Shay

  • Ernst is a teacher of outstanding skill and workmanship. The environment in which one learns is educational & inspirational yet relaxed ~ altogether an enjoyable experience which leads one into many aspects of the jewellery trade. Ernst seems to have an inexhaustible well of expertise & experience for his students to draw from... I could attend these classes till I'm 99!

    Ernst is a teacher of outstanding skill and workmanship. The environment in which one learns is educational & inspirational yet relaxed ~ altogether an enjoyable experience which leads one into many aspects of the jewellery trade. Ernst seems to have an inexhaustible well of expertise & experience for his students to draw from... I could attend these classes till I'm 99!

    Maia Eliott

  • On behalf of everyone at the Australian Tourist Commission in Los Angeles and the many Aussie Specialists vying for the opportunity to win one, thank you for the Opal Award. The Awards are in recognition of the significant achievements amongst travel agents in the sales and marketing of Australia - competition among the agents for the Award and the beautiful trophy is fierce.

    On behalf of everyone at the Australian Tourist Commission in Los Angeles and the many Aussie Specialists vying for the opportunity to win one, thank you for the Opal Award. The Awards are in recognition of the significant achievements amongst travel agents in the sales and marketing of Australia - competition among the agents for the Award and the beautiful trophy is fierce.

    Warren Grau

  • Thank you for joining us at the third Mount Pleasant Maurice O’Shea Award at the Hotel Inter-Continental. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm, which has helped to make this dinner such a success and an important event on the wine industry calendar. With your continued support next year’s event should be even more successful.

    Thank you for joining us at the third Mount Pleasant Maurice O’Shea Award at the Hotel Inter-Continental. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm, which has helped to make this dinner such a success and an important event on the wine industry calendar. With your continued support next year’s event should be even more successful.

    Dan Stafford

  • Ernst was my teacher for many years, it was a wonderful experience. Ernst has designed and executed pieces of jewellery for me over many years, these pieces are unique and as fashionable today as when he designed them. Ernst's workmanship is outstanding, unique and perfect. Thanks for your excellent service over the years.

    Ernst was my teacher for many years, it was a wonderful experience. Ernst has designed and executed pieces of jewellery for me over many years, these pieces are unique and as fashionable today as when he designed them. Ernst's workmanship is outstanding, unique and perfect. Thanks for your excellent service over the years.

    Ulla

  • I was a student of Ernst Pfenninger for a long time & enjoyed the many years I attended the classes. Ernst is always helpful & patient in his advice & I found his work inspirational. His attention to detail & precise instruction in the use of the tools made it "seem" easy to a beginner. All the skills I learnt from Ernst enabled me to do today what I love most: making jewellery! Thank you Ernst

    I was a student of Ernst Pfenninger for a long time & enjoyed the many years I attended the classes. Ernst is always helpful & patient in his advice & I found his work inspirational. His attention to detail & precise instruction in the use of the tools made it "seem" easy to a beginner. All the skills I learnt from Ernst enabled me to do today what I love most: making jewellery! Thank you Ernst

    Catherine Grisard

  • It has been my pleasure to work with Swiss trained jeweller Ernst Pfenninger on special projects over a number of years, one of which was most complicated because of the mechanics & originality. Ernst has the rare talent of working in different mediums & can visualise a finished product immediately. In addition, Ernst is an outstanding hands-on highly sought after jewellery teacher here in Sydney.

    It has been my pleasure to work with Swiss trained jeweller Ernst Pfenninger on special projects over a number of years, one of which was most complicated because of the mechanics & originality. Ernst has the rare talent of working in different mediums & can visualise a finished product immediately. In addition, Ernst is an outstanding hands-on highly sought after jewellery teacher here in Sydney.

    George R.

  • Ernst believes in originality & perfection. He pushes you to explore your design, expand on the theme but guides you to find the best way of achieving a professional result. I like the way the classes are kept small, assuring each one of us has ample time for questions or for help with a complex piece. I wear the jewelley I made every day because they are unique & express who I am.

    Ernst believes in originality & perfection. He pushes you to explore your design, expand on the theme but guides you to find the best way of achieving a professional result. I like the way the classes are kept small, assuring each one of us has ample time for questions or for help with a complex piece. I wear the jewelley I made every day because they are unique & express who I am.

    Anneke Mackay - Smith

  • Ernst is very generous with design ideas & the use of all of the tools. He has an amazing breadth of knowledge about jewellery construction & the workshop is very well equipped to handle any project. Ernst & Sharon provide an enjoyable & welcoming atmosphere & I can certainly recommend Studio 303 Jewellery School to anyone interested in learning the art of jewellery making & silversmithing.

    Ernst is very generous with design ideas & the use of all of the tools. He has an amazing breadth of knowledge about jewellery construction & the workshop is very well equipped to handle any project. Ernst & Sharon provide an enjoyable & welcoming atmosphere & I can certainly recommend Studio 303 Jewellery School to anyone interested in learning the art of jewellery making & silversmithing.

    Raimonde Maine

  • Studio 303 is a fantastic place to learn silversmithing. Ernst is technically the best lecturer I have come across in Sydney. I highly recommend the school.

    Studio 303 is a fantastic place to learn silversmithing. Ernst is technically the best lecturer I have come across in Sydney. I highly recommend the school.

    Anna Yeung

  • Ernst helps his students achieve their goals in creating their own individual jewellery and make their design concepts a reality. Challenges that arise are met with calmness & ingenuity. There is no one better to inspire a love of the creative process and leave you with the belief that in the world of jewellery anything is possible.

    Ernst helps his students achieve their goals in creating their own individual jewellery and make their design concepts a reality. Challenges that arise are met with calmness & ingenuity. There is no one better to inspire a love of the creative process and leave you with the belief that in the world of jewellery anything is possible.

    Michelle Clark

  • Now that we are back from the AILA Congress in Singapore we wish to thank you both for the Gold Medal being such a splendid object. The recipient, Professor Halliday was very impressed, as were all our Executive Board, International Committee and Congress participants. Thank you for your skills, co-operations and understanding what the Medal was supposed to achieve.

    Now that we are back from the AILA Congress in Singapore we wish to thank you both for the Gold Medal being such a splendid object. The recipient, Professor Halliday was very impressed, as were all our Executive Board, International Committee and Congress participants. Thank you for your skills, co-operations and understanding what the Medal was supposed to achieve.

    Professor Christopher N Candlin

  • I have loved the creative atmosphere of Ernst's studio... I particularly enjoyed the small group situation that allowed me to progress at my own pace, developing ideas & designs into really individual pieces of work. Ernst is a patient teacher with a wicked sense of humour. He & Sharon open their workshop to students & encourage a camaraderie within the group that develops creativity & enjoyment for all participants.

    I have loved the creative atmosphere of Ernst's studio... I particularly enjoyed the small group situation that allowed me to progress at my own pace, developing ideas & designs into really individual pieces of work. Ernst is a patient teacher with a wicked sense of humour. He & Sharon open their workshop to students & encourage a camaraderie within the group that develops creativity & enjoyment for all participants.

    Judy Muir

  • I am writing to say how very much the silver oar mace has been admired by the judges and the members of the legal profession. I think it is superb, only today I received a comment from a member of the House of Lords, his Lordship said it was “beautiful” and “a fitting enhancement of the Admiralty Court”. The Court is very proud of it.

    I am writing to say how very much the silver oar mace has been admired by the judges and the members of the legal profession. I think it is superb, only today I received a comment from a member of the House of Lords, his Lordship said it was “beautiful” and “a fitting enhancement of the Admiralty Court”. The Court is very proud of it.

    M.E.J. Black, Chief Justice

  • I have enjoyed attending Ernst Pfenninger’s closely supervised workshops for over three years, during which time my interest in silver-smithing & decorating items with semi-precious stones in the “Arts and Crafts” style has been realised many times... Ernst will provide projects to suit all abilities, particularly for those students just beginning the hobby and requiring more direction.

    I have enjoyed attending Ernst Pfenninger’s closely supervised workshops for over three years, during which time my interest in silver-smithing & decorating items with semi-precious stones in the “Arts and Crafts” style has been realised many times... Ernst will provide projects to suit all abilities, particularly for those students just beginning the hobby and requiring more direction.

    Dr.Barrie Egerton, PhD., CPhys., MInstP.

  • I've done 2 terms at Studio 303 (1 Days and 1 Nights) with Ernst, and I really like the freedom to create anything I want. Ernst has so much knowledge from his many years of experience that he is able to help fine tune designs so I could bring them to a finished piece.

    I've done 2 terms at Studio 303 (1 Days and 1 Nights) with Ernst, and I really like the freedom to create anything I want. Ernst has so much knowledge from his many years of experience that he is able to help fine tune designs so I could bring them to a finished piece.

    Matthew Morin

  • I have been a student at studio 303 for years now, I love that I can turn my ideas into reality and create one of a kind pieces. Ernst is a fun and extremely patient teacher who has helped me learn any new technique I wish to learn. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn from a master artisan such as Ernst.

    I have been a student at studio 303 for years now, I love that I can turn my ideas into reality and create one of a kind pieces. Ernst is a fun and extremely patient teacher who has helped me learn any new technique I wish to learn. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn from a master artisan such as Ernst.

    Jody Shipway

  • I have learned a huge amount about silver smithing from Ernst who is a master craftsman. He encourages you to show initiative and try out your own ideas but is always there to give you help when you need it.

    I have learned a huge amount about silver smithing from Ernst who is a master craftsman. He encourages you to show initiative and try out your own ideas but is always there to give you help when you need it.

    Angela

  • I have learned a huge amount about silver smithing from Ernst who is a master craftsman. He encourages you to show initiative and try out your own ideas but is always there to give you help when you need it.

    I have learned a huge amount about silver smithing from Ernst who is a master craftsman. He encourages you to show initiative and try out your own ideas but is always there to give you help when you need it.

    Angela

  • I attended Studio 303 for approx. 8 years and enjoyed the creative atmosphere, a workshop stocked with every imaginable tool and the unrivalled experience of Ernst Pfenninger. I learnt a lot from Ernst and was able to make many pieces, with his guidance, that I am very happy to wear.

    I attended Studio 303 for approx. 8 years and enjoyed the creative atmosphere, a workshop stocked with every imaginable tool and the unrivalled experience of Ernst Pfenninger. I learnt a lot from Ernst and was able to make many pieces, with his guidance, that I am very happy to wear.

    Lyn S

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