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Smiling for Smiddy is part of the Mater Foundation; “an iconic Queensland fundraising and philanthropic institution, committed to providing exceptional care through health, education and research. Â It meets a profoundly satisfying mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our community and to continue the Mater tradition of care and compassion. Mater Foundation helps to underpin an extensive network of hospitals across Queensland, a world-class research institute and a nationally accredited education provider.”
Smiling for Smiddy honours Adam Smiddy, a well-loved and respected physiotherapist and triathlete that passed away from an agressive melanoma in 2006 at the age of just 26. His triathlon coach Mark, decided to honour his memory just weeks after his passing by bike riding from Brisbane to Adam’s home town, Home Hill; a dream Adam had. This was only supposed to be a one-off ride, but rides around the country have continued to today; a fundraiser to bring awareness to cancer research, and raise money for better outcomes and to
‘Deliver a future beyond [that] fear’
– Mark ‘Sharky’ Smoothy.
Ashley, our founder will participate in this year’s ride in Victoria which recognises 20 years of Smiling for Smiddy fundraising for better cancer outcomes.
Each year since 2018 we have participated in their SFS Long Lunch. This is a stunning event held in Brisbane where multiple auctions, raffles and locked boxes take place, all with hopes of raising money to support The Mater Foundation in its hunt for better outcomes for cancer research.
We donate our time and profit to the Smiling for Smiddy cause, and while doing so create some truly unique pieces that won’t be repeated. The lucky winners of these pieces get to take home a stunning one-of-a-kind high-end Diamondport piece, and feel good about their donation towards SFS.
Over these nine years we have made some stunning pieces, with these being our top two:
Iris was part of our 2025 offerings, and featured a bright Ceylon sapphire set with a halo of natural diamonds, all in 18ct white gold. She was inspired by the timeless design of Princess Diana’s ring – as we know Princess Diana was well known for her charitable endeavours.
In 2025 we also created Delphinium, featuring another Ceylon sapphire. This piece leaned into the art deco style, with a frame of baguette cut natural diamonds surrounding the emerald cut sapphire.
We also produce an array of classic natural diamond earrings and pendants each year which are perfect for those wanting something smaller to wear daily while supporting a great cause.
For the 2026 Long Lunch we made two stand out pieces that we auctioned both in person, and online during a silent auction. One of these pieces, the Lumiere is still available if you’re looking to add something quintessentially Australian to your collection.
We spent some time talking to our jewellers and designers about these two special pieces;
What drew you to the natural yellow diamond for the centre stone?
This yellow diamond had been kept locked away in our safe for years, just waiting for the perfect design to come around. Yellow diamonds carry a natural warmth — their colour feels uplifting without being overstated — and their rarity lies in how they form, with traces of nitrogen in the crystal structure creating those distinctive golden tones.
What gave you the idea for the floral shape of the halo and the ‘cup’ around the yellow diamond?
We were inspired by art nouveau and French baroque frames and mirrors- this essentially ensured the yellow diamond remained the hero of the piece while still making the surrounding yellow gold captivating.
Did you draw this bespoke ring design first before making it?
We like to sketch out ideas on CAD; we can then work with the exact stone sizes and mirror, rotate and array components easily to come up with a design that works with the stones and metal you have available to use.
Where did the name ‘Solaris’ come from?
Solaris derives from the latin ‘Sol’, meaning sun. It encompasses the timeless warmth and reflective nature of both the yellow diamond and the reflective frame in the ring.Â
What was the most challenging part of making this one-of-a-kind ring?
This design went through quite a few revisions until we came up with Solaris. Originally we had planned to use the yellow diamond with a yellow diamond trapezoid either side to make it into a trilogy design, but the juxtaposition between the angled side stones and the curves of the cushion cut centre stone just wasn’t working.
Once the design was completed and we started manufacturing, we realised we had made it more complex than it needed to be – if we were to make something similar again we would set the halo prior to assembling the piece.
Tell us about what makes this Australian sapphire special?
This Australian cushion cut sapphire is such a beautiful green tone and a large size- we wanted to design a piece that let it speak for itself.
Why does the sapphire pendant design feature double claws instead of single claws?
First and foremost we designed the pendant to have double claws for the security of the sapphire. Cushion cut stones are notorious for moving in settings with traditional claws so we needed to ensure it would stay secure. An added bonus is that double talon claws are currently very popular, and will be for years to come with their edgy, but classic appearance.
What steps are involved to bring this piece, or something similar to life?
The most important part of a piece like this is the stone chosen. To create a similar piece we would start with selecting a stunning sapphire, whether it be Australian or from another locality, and then create a piece around it. Some sapphires may benefit from extra stones in the design like a diamond halo, or an accented diamond bail for some extra sparkle.
How do you see Lumiere being worn? Is it an everyday piece or just for special occasions?
Lumiere has been carefully designed and made to last – she is suitable for daily wear, but with all jewellery it’s important to remember that how you maintain it dictates how it will perform over many decades. Most issues we see with pendants stem from the clasps not being checked yearly (this is the first part that may wear out), or wearing the piece while swimming or in the spa, as pool chemicals can and will make gold brittle through a chemical reaction over repeated exposure.
Is this an heirloom worthy piece?
Lumiere is certainly a piece that would be worthy of being passed down through a family. The solid 18ct gold of the pendant and the heavy 18ct yellow gold paperclip chain are long-term investments, as well as the large Australian green sapphire, which are getting harder and harder to find year on year.
Lumiere is still available, with details here.
At its heart, Smiling for Smiddy is about legacy — not only in memory of Adam, but in the lives changed through ongoing research, support, and care. For us, being part of this initiative is more than an annual commitment; it is an opportunity to create with purpose. Each piece tells a story that extends beyond design and craftsmanship, becoming part of something far greater than itself.
As we continue to support this remarkable cause, we are reminded that true luxury lies not only in what is made, but in what it means.
