About Monica Szwaja
Monica focuses on surface textures and subtle colour in her jewellery. The award-winning gold and silversmith studied at Sir John Cass College, London.
Monica completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, graduating with honours.
An affinity with metal and the ancient craft of silversmithing led Monica to discover her creative ability. What started as a creative interest led to a jewellery practice in Melbourne and numerous exhibitions. Monica has exhibited in Australia, Japan, and America.
Combinations of silver, platinum, gold, and precious and non-precious gems are all used with equal value and appreciation; the medium determines the design. Her attention to aesthetic quality has achieved success in winning several design awards.
Monica is a ‘Fellow of The Gold and Silversmiths Guild of Australia’; all her work bears her Maker’s Mark, the metal identification stamps, and the Guild stamp.
Monica now has a home-based studio on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Her jewellery is available at select jewellery boutiques and Galleries.

Makers Mark

Fellow Member
About Monica Szwaja
Monica focuses on surface textures and subtle colour in her jewellery. The award-winning gold and silversmith studied at Sir John Cass College, London.
Monica completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, graduating with honours.
An affinity with metal and the ancient craft of silversmithing led Monica to discover her creative ability. What started as a creative interest led to a jewellery practice in Melbourne and numerous exhibitions. Monica has exhibited in Australia, Japan, and America.
Combinations of silver, platinum, gold, and precious and non-precious gems are all used with equal value and appreciation; the medium determines the design. Her attention to aesthetic quality has achieved success in winning several design awards.
Monica is a ‘Fellow of The Gold and Silversmiths Guild of Australia’; all her work bears her Maker’s Mark, the metal identification stamps, and the Guild stamp.
Monica now has a home-based studio on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Her jewellery is available at select jewellery boutiques and Galleries.

Makers Mark



Fellow Member
Exhibitions
Date | Exhibition |
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2018 |
Group exhibition The Goldsmith’s Gallery, San Remo, Victoria |
2018 |
Gold and Silversmiths Gallery Guild Exhibition Gray Reid Gallery Melbourne |
2017 |
Solo exhibition Qudos Art, Lorne. Victoria |
2017 |
Group exhibition Cygnet Bay Pearls, Cygnet Bay WA |
2017 | VIP private showing at the Home-based Studio |
2016 |
Gold and Silversmiths Gallery Guild Exhibition Gray Reid Gallery Melbourne |
2015 |
Solo exhibition at Michael Wilson Gallery, Eltham Gold and Silversmiths Gallery – Guild Exhibition San Remo |
2014 |
Solo exhibition – Mingara Gallery, Phillip Island, Victoria. ‘Colours of the Earth’ – The Goldsmith’s Gallery, San Remo, Victoria. |
2013 | ‘Gold and Silver Smiths Guild Australia Exhibition’ Ken Gray Alister Reid Gallery. Melbourne. |
2013 | ‘Be Dazzled Exhibition’ – Framed Gallery, Darwin. |
2013 | Monica Szwaja Recent Works – Ken Gray and Alister Reid Gallery, Melbourne. |
2012 | ‘Dogs Tail Exhibition’ – Ken Gray & Alister Reid Gallery, Melbourne. |
2011 | ‘The Gold and Silversmiths Guild Exhibition’ Ken Gray & Alister Reid Gallery, Melbourne. |
2010 | ‘Jewels from Land and Sea’ Solo exhibition – Framed Gallery, Darwin |
2009 | ‘Buda’ Castlemaine, Victoria |
2008 | ‘Melbourne City Mission Group Exhibition’ – Michael Wilson Gallery, Collins Street, Melbourne |
Date | Exhibition |
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2005 | Solo exhibition – Michael Wilson Gallery, Collins Street, Melbourne |
2005 | ‘International Contemporary Jewellery Showcase’ in which I represented Australia – Objects of Desire Gallery, Louisville, KY, USA |
2004 | Melbourne City Mission Group Exhibition – Michael Wilson Gallery, Eltham, Victoria. |
1999 | Artistic Australia’ I was invited by ‘TAJ Enterprises Japan’ to exhibit in a the travelling exhibition which travelled to eight Japanese cities. |
1999 | ‘Mercedes Australian Fashion Week VIP exhibition’ – Diamaru, Melbourne |
1999 | I was sponsored by ‘Eiko Jewellery Company Japan’ to exhibit in Kyoto, Japan |
1998 | Distelfink, Melbourne. |
1998 | ‘Jewellery Showing’ Autumn Gold Pty Ltd., Melbourne. |
1997 | ‘One Woman Two Men’ Metro! – Craft Centre, Melbourne. |
1997 | ‘Earring Exhibition’ Makers Mark – Melbourne and Sydney. |
1997 | ‘Pure Creation’ Finalist collection of the South Seas Pearl Design Award. |
1996 | ‘Buda’ Castlemain, Victoria. |
1996 | ‘Jewellery Association of Australia Australian Design Awards’ Exhibited Nationwide |
1996 | Papillon, Melbourne. |
1995 | Markers Mark, Melbourne. |
1993 | Lindon Gallery, Melbourne. |
1992 | Crafts Australia, Springvale Community Centre Springvale, Victoria. |
1991 | RMIT student exhibition Faculty Gallery, Melbourne. |
1991 | Jewellery and Metal Smith Guild of Australia. Storey Hall, Melbourne. |
1991 | Mornington Craft Centre. Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne. |
1990 | RMIT Gallery Exhibition, Melbourne. |
1978 | Armadale Crafts, Armadale, New South Wales. |