ENTREPRENEUR & BUSINESS OWNER

Graham and Patricia Abbott established Beechworth Gold in 1997 with a derelict but beautiful National Trust enlisted original Bank of Victoria building. After an extensive renovation, Graham, Patricia and their family were extremely proud to open Beechworth Gold's doors as an incredible jewellery and gift shop for the family's manufacturing business.

Today,Vanessa Abbott solely owns and operates the business with her dynamic team and she has enjoyed the challenge and excitement of continually developing a unique range of products in line with global jewellery and fashion trends.  In addition to her everyday commitments of operating a dynamic business, Vanessa spends her time travelling the world and sourcing impeccable jewellery and giftware from simple to the sublime.

Vanessa is a leader in her industry and she not only loves the interaction with her loyal customers who shop instore, she is now leading the way in online shopping. Her online philosophy is very clear - Beechworth Gold's customers online shopping experience must be just as rewarding, memorable, informative, positive and exciting as what her customers enjoy face-to-face.