Thousand Island Dressing

A fantastic range of jewellery. I still have my earring hanger that I bought from here ten years ago. I love the locally handmade ranges the best.

So much awesome and fun jewellery! Everything is reasonably priced and the girls are lovely!

I am very sorry to sound like a grouch but I just do not get the big deal about this place. Yes, it is colourful and beads are falling out of every angle. Yes, it does sell nice jewellery that I probably would like to wear. And yes, you could probably find a nice gift for someone here. All of these positive points do not change the fact that I have had awful customer service from this place. So much that it has put me off going there altogether.
Ok, so here is the scenario that has happened more than once. You walk in, there are a couple of staff members standing in the corner gossiping away. Usually this does not bother me that much even though I know it is not considered to be good customer service. When I actually go to counter to pay and actually have to wait 5 minutes for someone who is not busy at all to serve me, that is what annoys me! When you try to make small talk with the sales assistance, you just get ignored! I am not the only person who find their customer service awful, my sister has had a similar experience.
Maybe I’m just being sensitive or have only been to the store during bad times, but this place needs to consider opinions like mine. I’m not asking for the best service of my life, but a little bit of service with a smile would be nice.

I have it on good authority from several women I know that this eclectic jewellery and gift store makes a pretty safe bet when shopping for a present for a lady. The recently renovated space is chock full of colourful and affordable jewellery, homewares and accessories sourced from many different contemporary designers.
With so many options and such a rainbow of colours, it’s good that the management have gone to the extent of colour coordinating the merchandise so that black and white is kept with black and white, red with red etc etc. Guys shopping for girls might want to get some inputs about their intended (preferred colours, skin tone etc) and then ask the staff for some advice. Provided they’re not too busy they will happily help you out.

Thousand Island Dressing has been my go to for YEARS for last minute Christmas gifts. Simply put, they have beautiful things at a very reasonable price range.
Prices have gone up a little bit over time, however you’ll still find unique pieces that are very affordable. The shop itself is a visual treat, with a kaleidoscope of colours and so very many shiny, shiny things to attract the eye.
Try and make it past the jewellery to furniture and homewares, as this is where I’ve done my most successful shopping. Beautiful mirrors, Balinese statues, wall hangings, interesting artifacts — make sure you poke into every corner as there is always a new treasure waiting to be discovered. The best part about it is the price, your $ 50 secret santa budget will go so much further here than at a chain store and you know no one else will have the same thing.
Thousand Island Dressing also has stores at New Farm and Bulimba, however I have a sentimental attachment to the Paddington store as it was the original one. Pop on in and say hi, you will leave with something beautiful and a smile on your face after a visit to this little oasis.

Thousand Island Dressing; ohmygod, ohmygod, ohmygod. My attention was split five thousand different ways walking in here because there are literally so many beautiful things everywhere. You walk in and straight away there are shelves and shelves of jewellery in every style and colour to greet and entice you.
They have the most incredible range of jewellery with pieces that are adorable, in particular a teapot/​teacup set of earrings and floral headbands that you just can’t find anywhere else. There was even a silver necklace with an envelope that opened with a letter inside. Cute! The jewellery is colour coordinated, making it very easy to find pieces you want and match them to anything you have in mind.
They have bags, wallets, soaps, books, pillows, lights, jewellery holders, literally everything! The place has been converted from an old Paddington house and the fixtures that decorate it mesh so well with the very pretty and very original items.
French brand Taratata Bijou is also featured and they have quite a big range of cufflinks for the boys too. You pay a little more here but it leaves you feeling like you’ve spoilt yourself to something special. Everything is ornate and really gorgeous — perfect for gift ideas and birthday presents.
They even have aluminium Christmas decorations for the season. They cover homewares, accessories, and jewellery and you definitely won’t find it difficult to find something here; the problem is settling on just one thing.