Welcome to NOA Australia

  • My designs feature native and home-grown flowers, as well as freshwater pearl, gemstone, and glass beads sourced from all over the world.

    Growing up in Australia I am passionate about nature and am inspired by my local beaches, scenic bushland and native flora.

    Nature is not perfect and I love representing this through using organic shapes that highlight the naturally occurring variations in colour, size and texture.

    My style is relaxed with a beachy boho feel. No two pieces are quite the same, and that’s just how I like it. Each item is its own little work of art that I have individually crafted in small scale eco-friendly collections.

    My jewellery aims to reflects the beauty of imperfection and encourages everyday self-expression. Made to be worn, layered, and loved, my designs move effortlessly from day to night.

    Utilising a complimentary colour pallet allows my pieces to be mixed and match in endless combinations so you can grow your NOA Australia collection over time.

  • Is my item really one-of-a-kind?

    The majority of my designs are one-of-a-kind pieces though to assist with online demand I have introduced some small batches of up to 5 similar items. However, the beautiful naturally occurring variations found within freshwater, pearls, flowers and gemstones will ensure that every piece in my small batches is still uniquely yours.

    Can I wear my jewellery items swimming?

    Whilst the gemstones, pearls, glass and nylon line are water friendly, nearly all my designs contain metal fixings. I do not recommend wearing any of my pieces in water to ensure they remain as new for as long as possible. Please read my care instructions thoroughly.

    Why do your prices vary, I saw them in a shop for a different price?

    Whilst I aim to keep all my designs at an accessible price point, my items are hand crafted in small batches. Prices reflect gemstone types and pearl quality, they also include fees associated with online retailing and many other factors.

    I am lucky enough to have a variety of stockists, some wholesale off me who are then free to resell at their own price points. Other stores may have my items on consignment where I have more control on the prices for customers.

    I offer my most competitive prices in person at markets where many of my one-off designs are available to purchase. If you see something you like, please reach out to me directly.

    Do you make custom items?

    Yes, I regularly make custom requests. I can advise you on the most appropriate design for the look you want to achieve. Custom pieces are subject to pearl, gemstone and flower availability at the time. Larger orders may take several weeks if particular stones need to be sourced for your project.

  • I pride myself on being as sustainable in my crafting practising as possible. Here are some sustainable considerations to keep in mind when purchasing from NOA Australia:

    • Where possible I use compostable or reuseable packaging.

    • When old designs are retired, unsold stock is broken down into new designs and diverted from landfill.

    • 90% of my products require no electricity or power tools to create as I handcraft most items.

NOA Australia, is single handedly female run small business based in East Gippsland, Victoria.

Nicole is the designer, maker, marketing manager and more recently website designer and all round powerhouse behind the scenes. NOA (pronounced “Noah”) meaning both ‘notes of Australia’ and paying tribute to her son Noah who is the driving force behind everything she does. Noa, was also the first feminist, which for Nicole just enhances the meaningfulness behind her single mum run business.

Beads are so versatile and you can make anything from bags to wall hangings. Beads have been utilised in jewellery for centuries across many cultures including the ancient Egyptians and local tribes in Africa. Nicole is a lover of travel, and has admired the beautiful beaded handicrafts across Africa, India, China and Egypt first hand.

Beads can be made out of nearly anything and here at NOA she loves the sustainability of them. Living in a disposable society the beauty of beads is that if you create something that no longer brings you joy, it can easily be transform into something else with little waste. With over 20 years’ experience in making beaded jewellery, Nicole carefully curated designs showcasing her refined skills in colour and composition combinations.

At the core of her business she aims to create one of a kind stunning everyday pieces made of beautiful quality natural elements at affordable prices.

Nicole’s second creative passion is painting. From upcycling furniture to creating original artworks, she combines watercolours or acrylics with numerous mixed media. Her pieces are bright and colourful and can complement many different styles of home decor. Keeping in line with her my desire to provide my customer with one of a kind art, each piece sold is an original and she does not make prints of her artworks.