The History of BARCS Australia – Barcs Australia
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The History of BARCS Australia

The History of BARCS Australia

Barcs Australia is one of the longest standing jewellery brands in Australia.

Founded in Sydney in 1948, the Barcs business continues to be 100% Australian owned and family run.

Drawing inspiration from around the world, the Barcs brand is for the Australian woman and delivers a cohesive fashion jewellery collection of superior quality, craftsmanship and value, using only the finest materials and hand-crafted processes.

Key dates:

  • Lilly Reid started as a jewellery sales rep in Newcastle and brought the Barcs brand to Sydney in 1948
  • In 1951and 1953 Barcs was featured on the cover of Australian Vogue 
          
  • In 1975 both David Jones and Myer started selling Barcs, making the brand one of the longest standing brands stocked.
  • In the 1980’s Barcs created the brooch pin for the Logie award winners
  • In 2005 Barcs was commissioned by Qantas to create the air hostess necklace and earrings set as part of their uniform.
  • 2023 – Barcs continues to be one of the best-selling and longest standing jewellery brands in David Jones and Myer.

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