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Dinosaur Designs

Level One, 77 The Strand Arcade, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9223 2953, Website: www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au, Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Thu 9.30am-8.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Closed Sunday
Using resin to make distinctive jewellery and housewares, Dinosaur Designs produce items which, as well as being contemporary in nature, also cleverly manage to reflect their Australian heritage. With each unique piece being handmade, many are offered in a choice of over 100 colours, while other materials used include sterling silver, glass, and ceramic. For gifts that provide individuality, originality and stunning form, Dinosaur Designs are well-worth a look.

Fahalo Jewellery

Level 2, Shop 68, 210 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel (+61 2 9267 3531), Website: www.leesfaith.com.au, Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am-5.30pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Specialising in Australian crystal, black opals, diamonds, pearls and jade, Fahalo offer an eclectic array of fine jewellery, with custom made pieces and settings available on request. Advanced appointments recommended.

Flaschengeist

Queen Victoria Building, Shop 42, Lower Ground Floor, 455 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (with other store locations at Westfield Bondi Junction and Hunter Valley Gardens), Tel: +61 2 9266 0900, Website: www.flaschengeist.com.au, Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun/public holidays 11am-5pm
From a distance, the neatly presented, colourful displays at Flaschengeist merely hint at the exquisite (liquid) gifts for sale here. In a nutshell, this flagship store in the QVB specialises in fine liqueurs, fortified wines, oils and vinegars, with its most popular lines comprising of after dinner drinks such as Cognac and Walnut liqueur and Chocolate Port liqueur. As well as a range of sizes, you can also choose a decorative bottle to suit, while for those after a truly unique gift try Whisky Gold - a whisky based liqueur containing real 24 carat gold flakes!

Gavala Aboriginal Centre

Shop 131, Harbourside Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9212 7232, Website: www.gavala.com.au, Open daily: 10am-6pm
Established in 1995 by a family of Aboriginal artists, Gavala stocks a wide-range of paintings and weavings, along with clothes, boomerangs, didjeridus, masks, statues and jewellery. As well as helping to preserve the culture and heritage of aboriginal peoples, Gavala also ensure that royalties and commissions are paid directly to artists (thereby helping to further promote their work along with the communities from where they originate). Enjoying a prominent location at Harbourside Centre, the centre is reached by taking the monorail to Harbourside, or on foot from Town Hall station.

Georg Jenson

Level 7, Shop 14, MLC Centre, 41 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9221 7419, Website: www.georgjensen.com, Open: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9.30am-6pm, Thu 9.30am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
In business since 1904, Copenhagen based Georg Jenson is a trend-setting luxury goods brand specialising in jewellery and watches. Crafting pieces of timeless elegance, you'll find collections from iconic designers such as Vivianna Torun, Henning Koppel, Nanna Ditzel and Georg Jensen himself, while the company's range of jewellery is available in gold, silver, platinum and stainless steel, with many incorporating diamonds and precious stones.

Hey Presto

Shop P34 Imperial Arcade, 168 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9232 7660, Website: www.heyprestomagic.com.au, Open: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm
As Sydney's largest magic shop, a visit to Hey Presto is a must for beginners and professionals alike. As well as the very latest up-to-date tricks and effects, you'll find a large selection of DVDs, cards, books and street magic/juggling accessories. In addition, live video demonstrations help explain new tricks and illusions, while classes and workshops (for magicians of all levels) are also held here.

MCA Store

Circular Quay Foyer, Level 1, Museum of Contemporary Art, West Circular Quay, The Rocks, Tel: (+61 2) 9245 2458, Website: www.mca.com.au, Open daily: 10am-5pm
Housed within the Museum of Contemporary Art, this likeable, well-presented store, boasts all manner of interesting items on design, architecture and modern-day visual culture. In addition, beautifully designed products and gift items include hand-crafted jewellery, bags, limited edition artists' books, paper products and greeting cards, along with merchandise to support a regularly changing exhibition program.

Object Store (Collect)

417 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Tel: (+61 2) 9361 4511, Website: www.object.com.au, Open: Tue-Sun (closed Monday) 11am–6pm
As part of the Object Gallery - the country's centre for craft and design - Collect showcases a exquisite array of contemporary Australian jewellery, along with glass, ceramics, textiles and homewares. Featuring leading Australian designers including Edols & Elliott, F!nk and Emma Varga, many items accompany Object's frequently changing exhibition program. Consequently, even frequent visitors to the gallery will likely find interesting new products for sale.

Paws a While

Shop 43-45, Level 2, Queen Victoria Building, 455 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9261 2952, Website: www.pawsawhile.com.au, Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 9.30am-6pm, Thu 9.30am-8.30pm, Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10.30am-5pm
Dodgy puns aside, this likeable shop caters for dogs, cats, horses and other animals, with a range of collars and leads, dog clothes, pet tags, jewellery, plush toys and calendars. Indeed, perusing the store, it's hard to resist buying items such as a doggie 'String Flower Dress' or 'Desperate Housedogs' and 'Dogfather' leg and tummy warmers. So, if you're looking to pamper your pooch or cosset your cat, then Paws a While is well-worth a visit!

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