Fairfax & Roberts, retailers (Sydney), silver, jewellery and precious objects

Fairfax & Roberts is Australia's oldest established jeweller. The company was founded in 1858 by Richard Lamb and Alfred Fairfax, and is still owned and operated by the Fairfax family today. Richard Lamb was an optician and jeweller who set up shop in Sydney in 1826. In 1858, he was joined by Alfred Fairfax, a member of the wealthy Fairfax newspaper dynasty. Together, they established Fairfax & Roberts as Sydney's first emporium for fine silver and watchmaking.

The company quickly became a success, and by the late 19th century it was one of the most prestigious jewellery businesses in Australia. Fairfax & Roberts was known for its high quality craftsmanship and its wide range of products, including jewellery, silverware, watches, and objets d'art. The company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 20th century. In 1939, it moved to its current location on Castlereagh Street in more... Sydney's CBD. In the 1950s, Fairfax & Roberts became one of the first Australian jewellers to offer a full range of diamond jewellery.

Fairfax & Roberts is still operating and is one of Australia's leading jewellery retailers. less...