Siblings create sparkling brand from dad’s diamond business
The Whiting family are bringing rare antique diamonds to Australia to make fine jewellery. And it all started with their “mad for rocks” father. From the upcoming winter issue, out on May 12.
Peter Whiting played for the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1970s, and was a science teacher on the side. He was also “mad for rocks”, says his daughter Cushla, and on a trip to South Africa near the end of his rugby union career, he visited a diamond mine.
“He was chatting about his next step after football and someone suggested he import diamonds into New Zealand,” says Cushla’s sister, Anna. “And so he became New Zealand’s first diamond importer.”
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
