Gift & Speciality Shops in Sydney

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Gift & Speciality Shops in Sydney

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  • rob
    10 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing array of seafood on display with some amazing prices to match for the high end crab/crays. Very busy place and service took a while, and difficult to find a table and seating to eat, although rear of building is under new construction so should fix this down the track.
    Written 3 February 2024
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  • Jasmine L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Australian Opal Cutters has an amazing staff. Everyone is very kind and helpful. The staff is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain the differences in Opal. AOC has a beautiful and big selection of Opals. Definitely worth a visit if in Sydney!
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Connector64532110261
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The opals, pearls and pink Jewelry pieces are beautiful here! Arthur was amazing in helping me select opal pendant, very patient, kind, and honest with his opinion on my options. Recommending this shop for Australia travelers!
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • Traveling_man58
    Arlington, Texas77 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I spent three days in Sydney before boarding Seabourn boat cruise in Australia and New Zealand. Realizing that Opals are unique to Australia, we wandered down to the Rocks and noticed Opal Minded. The store was very nice and we acquired a beautiful pendant and earrings for my wife. When we got back to Texas I visited their web site and found a beautiful black opal ring and ordered it. They resized it and shipped DHL to my home address. DHL made the process painless and ring arrived. Decided that I wanted another pendant to hang on my wife's pearl necklace and they put an extender on that and should be arriving in a week or so. Their jewelry is extremely nice, one of a kind as are the Opals they use. I was impressed that they mine the stones, design the settings, and handle all of the production themselves. These people have a passion and their service is excellent. Do visit their store if you get to Sydney, but their web site is great and there are no opals of their quality in the U.S.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • RonWamberal
    Sydney, Australia13,239 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Smaller than other malls like say Westfields, although that means you can't get lost. Doesn't have the big brands but it still has a lot of basics like a supermarket and many retail outlets. A big food court which would satisfy anyone for daytime snacks or lunch.
    The big plus for me is the art-house cinema.
    Written 29 October 2019
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,565 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Strand Arcade is a beautifully restored heritage shopping arcade.
    It’s the sort of place where you find traditionally made hats, hand-crafted shoes and hand-made chocolate. There’s even a shoe-shine booth.
    However its not all olde-worlde. You will also find modern high-end Australian designers, like Aje, Camilla and Marc, and Rebecca Vallance.
    Built in 1891, it’s retained its Victorian-style architecture and fittings. Even if you have little interest in shopping, it’s still charming to walk through and take in the beautiful mosaic-tiled floors and wrought iron railings, the wooden bannisters and handrails, the lead-light windows and glass vaulted roof.
    It’s a nice spot to stop for a coffee at one of the cafes.
    The only jarring note is the basement level which is entirely taken over by JB Hifi. With its bright yellow signs and jumbled displays, it looks kind of grotty and very out of keeping with the rest of the arcade.
    NOTE: The arcade links both George St and Pitt St so you can enter from either end.
    Written 28 February 2024
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  • NAR
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A gem of a shop with blends of essential oils, candles and diffusers. The lady ( owner I believe) who helped us, was so sincere as she showed us different types of diffusers. It really is the kind of place that you are ‘meant to find’ if it is ‘meant for you’. Thank you for a lovely experience and we look forward to visiting again💕.
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • Mary T
    Saint Paul, MN3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We purchased a necklace while on a tour in Sydney. Unfortunately, the stone fell out recently and I was devastated. Fiona was so understanding and helped to replace the necklace. Wonderful, compassionate customer service. Never hesitate to purchase from this store!
    Written 2 June 2021
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  • JnVSydney
    Greater Sydney, Australia18,466 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    High end boutique shopping to be had in salubrious surroundings, treelined with architecturally beautiful buildings, flavoursome coffee to be had, by the popular local cafes.
    Written 15 November 2021
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  • C_and_H2
    San Francisco, CA21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We highly recommend the Artery for aboriginal art. We went to 4 other galleries in Sydney that specialize in aboriginal art, and the Artery had the best selection of small and medium size canvases, which is what we wanted for ourselves and for gifts. Certificates of authenticity are provided. As noted by others, prices seemed quite reasonable.

    The staff are very knowledgeable and experienced. They are also incredibly helpful and fun to work with. We bought one medium sized painting, which we loved, but were a little concerned that it would be too small for the space envisioned. The owner contacted us the next day to let us know that the painting was originally part of a pair. She knew the second painting existed (outside of her shop), but didn’t mention it to us until she could confirm that it had not already been sold and that she could source it.

    The gallery will ship internationally. We would have shipped the canvases regardless, but it turned out it was actually cheaper to have them shipped to the U.S. because then they were not subject to Australian taxes.

    The Artery has a nice selection of other gift items, as well.
    Written 31 December 2023
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  • Kayrij0325
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I found some lovely scarfs and great discounts at Hunting Hue… owner was very nice and helpful. Scarves were very stunning in multiple sizes.
    Written 18 May 2023
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  • Barbara B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visiting from UK in Australia for two months, I looked online and found the shop in Manly on Sunday and by chance came across the original shop in Balmain today. Beautiful goods, Australian made - difficult to choose what I can fit in my suitcase for gifts to take home! Both gentlemen in the two shops were very friendly; would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for quality, but affordable gifts/souvenirs.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • John Smith
    Vitoria, ES4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stumbled across this place while on a weekend trip in Sydney, Australia. It is located only
    a short walk from Darling Harbour, Barangaroo and the CBD. For anyone even remotely interested in antique maps and natural history then this will be a place you HAVE to visit. I had planned to check it out on my way to lunch, but instead ended up skipping lunch completely and instead became lost in the wonderful world of antique cartography!

    This isn't a place that sells reproductions or copies, these are authentic antique pieces. I purchased some gifts for my family and a map fo Australia for my self. Prices range from $15 for smaller pieces and up to the $$$$'s for the really rare stuff. Absolutely stunning would highly recommend.
    Written 3 January 2019
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  • Dana
    Campbelltown, Australia24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yum yum and yum. Love Haighs chocolate. It is a little pricy ,$27 for a bag of freckles, I know it not 1980. Once you’ve had Haighs it’s hard to go back to the shop brands
    Written 15 January 2024
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  • Oppen45
    Sarasota, FL22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful art and warm knowledgeable owner
    Work expensive but high quality. Didn’t see equivalent outside city
    Written 30 December 2019
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