The Curtis Story.
O U R S T O R Y
A Heritage of Creativity
Led by Master Jeweller Glenn Curtis, our successful luxury brand has attracted attention right round the world. It’s also a story of a consuming passion for his beloved craft and Glenn’s unbridled enthusiasm for creating beautiful things.
Curtis luxury pens, jewellery & watches have won internationally recognised awards for craftmanship & design.
A coveted 'Best of the Best' from the Robb Report was awarded for our striking 'Wildlife Warrior' Pen.
Leading publication Pen World awarded their Reader's Choice Award for Best Metal Mastery for another pen illustrating the story of the Race to the Pole.
A W A R D S & C O N N E C T I O N S
Put simply, Curtis Creates. We’ve an international reputation for superb quality and considered craftsmanship that reaches around the world, forming and building significant individual and corporate relationships.
A Passion for Creativity has been the ethos of Glenn Curtis and the team at Curtis Australia for many years. Over this time many really special pieces have been created, accolades received and relationships developed.
Over 50 years, we've created beautiful pieces for thousands of appreciative clients, both private and corporate.
Join an exclusive group of people who appreciate the difference Curtis offers.
O U R H I S T O R Y
Through five generations of craftsmanship, the Curtis family has been creating fine objects in Australia since the 1890's. Each generation of the family has applied their own style, drive and personality into the endeavour, and this enthusiasm continues today.
Know more about the fascinating story of Curtis Australia.
A Passion For Creativity
This beautifully produced coffee table book tells the Curtis Australia story and is illustrated with hundreds of images.
If you love creativity, you'll enjoy reading the Curtis story - the book would also make an ideal gift for someone who enjoys craftsmanship and design.
Hardback, A4 landscape format with 140 pages - contact us to order your copy.
A W A R D S & R E L A T I O N S H I P S
Our Relationships
The Office of the Governor of Victoria
Special Gifts for the Office of the Governor of Victoria
Curtis Australia are proud to have created special gifts for the Office of the Governor of Victoria. These uniquely designed and hand crafted pieces are inspired by the flora and fauna of the Australian state. Pictured are a letter opener featuring the rare helmeted honeyeater, and a brooch with the enigmatic weedy seadragon, gifts that are thoughtful, appropriate and fitting.
Parliament of Australia Gift
Parliament of Australia
As creators of uniquely designed gifts, Curtis Australia were honoured to be invited to design special gifts for the Parliament of Australia to give to VIP’s, both in Australia and on overseas trips. Our work for the Parliament includes special pens, brooches and cuff links, featuring the Golden Wattle, Australia’s floral emblem.
The Wildlife Warrior Pen
Supporting wildlife habitats
The Wildlife Warriors support global conservation projects protecting some of our most threatened wildlife species and their natural habitats. This remarkable solid gold gem set pen – designed, made and donated by Curtis Australia – has helped raise funds for the organisation, started by the late Steve Irwin and proudly carried forward today.
Taronga Centenary Pen
Another of our philanthropic projects is the Taronga Zoo Conservation Society Pen. The pen highlights the endangered status of five of Australia’s most endangered animals. Modelled by Glenn Curtis himself, this tactile solid gold masterpiece demonstrates another of his many talents – of which New York Times Best Selling Author Bradley Trevor Greive was moved to say:
“The Curtis Taronga Centenary Pen is a rare object of singular beauty and noble purpose to be enjoyed and treasured”
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards
Recognising Australia's outstanding authors
We are proud to have created special pens for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, given to some of Australia’s most outstanding authors in different genres to mark their significant achievements. Past recipients of these hand crafted bespoke gifts include Germaine Greer and Clive James.
Pen World Magazine 'Readers Choice' Award
We were thrilled to be awarded a coveted 'Readers Choice' Award from the internationally renowned Pen World Magazine for our 'Race to the Pole' Pen. This sterling silver story telling pen tells the incredible story of the first intrepid explorers to reach the North Pole in 1909 - a race because others were trying to be first as well. Using local Inuits and dog sleds the expedition pioneered the use of food dumps along the treacherous route. With sculptured relief in miniature, this model is part of our Adventurer Series of pens.
Roll Royce Cullinan SUV launch
Curtis enjoys relationships with some of the world’s most high profile brands, including Rolls Royce Motor Cars who asked Glenn Curtis to be the main speaker at the launch of their latest Cullinan SUV. Always highly selective in their partnerships, Rolls Royce recognise in Curtis a similar ethos and skills – evidenced in the way both brands go about creating extraordinarily beautiful things crafted to the world’s very highest standards
The Prime Minsiter's Literary Awards Gift
Prime minster's Literary Awards
Custom sterling silver pens for winner autors - Germaine Greer & Clive James rewards a Curtis pen - a fitting & lasting reminder of their remarkable success.
Global Jewellery Design Awards
Rio Tinto Diamonds
Glenn Curtis is the only expert from outside the USA to be invited to judge the Rio Tinto Global Jewellery Design Awards, an accomplishment he modestly describes as being reflective not of himself, but of the status of Australian jewellery as a whole.
Metal Mastery
Pen World Magazine
The Race to the Pole Pen tells the story of the first intrepid explorers to reach the North Pole in 1909. A tough and resilient group led by Henson & Peary pioneered the use of dog sleds and food drops, a story eloquently told in this remarkably sculptured sterling silver pen.
Best of the Best Award
Robb Report
The prestigious global guide to luxury awarded Curtis Australia one of their highly regarded (and coveted) 'Best of the Best Awards for our unique 'Wildlife Warriors' Pen. This solid gold masterpiece sculptured with endangered animals and set with a myriad of precious gems.
The Prime Minsiter's Literary Awards Gift
Prime minster's Literary Awards
Custom sterling silver pens for winner autors - Germaine Greer & Clive James rewards a Curtis pen - a fitting & lasting reminder of their remarkable success.
Ultimate Gifts Guide
Robb Report
The Robb Report invited us to contribute to their unique Ultimate Gifts Guide - a curated collection of some of the world's finest products and experiences. We designed two unique pens in solid gold, both diamond set. One explored the majesty of the eagle, the other a celebration of the Art Nouveau style.
Perfect Timing : Treat yourself with the Floriale Watch from Curtis Australia
Vogue Living Australia Magazine, July 2022
Curtis Australia features in this prestigious fashion title.
The Prime Minsiter's Literary Awards Gift
Prime minster's Literary Awards
Custom sterling silver pens for winner autors - Germaine Greer & Clive James rewards a Curtis pen - a fitting & lasting reminder of their remarkable success.
Made in Melbourne
Forbes International
When one thinks of watchmaking, Australia may not immediately come to mind. But master jeweler Glenn Curtis of Curtis Australia, based in Melbourne, is making strides to change that.
Read the story published in Forbes magazine here.
Jacinta Parsons chats with Glenn
Curtis - a jeweller who makes pens
ABC Radio Melbourne, June 2022
Listen to the interview here
Cartier and Curtis: the world's finest pens?
Superyachts website
Read the article here that compares Curtis and Cartier as leaders in the world of luxury writing
Curtis Australia launch in India
NDTV
An appreciative new audience for Curtis Australia in the sub-continent with millions of viewers tuning in for this special report broadcast nationally.