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'Not many married couples can happily work together for nearly 30 years.There's nothing like coming to work every day doing something that you love.'
Maria Neuman 1939 - 1989
Thank you for your constant support over these last 36 years.
Your trust in myself and my business when I was first starting out
in Australia let me build a life for my family and provide them with
everything that they needed as well as allowing me to begin my own
business.
You have always conducted your business in a most respectable manner
and treated us as friends not merely a service provider. May you
continue to enjoy much success and prosperity in good health.
Best wishes,
From Alex Genlik & all at Genlik Polishing
I suppose one could say that Fred Neuman was the one
person who changed the face of the jewellery trade… Before
Fred and Maria’s arrival in Sydney… jewellery design
was firmly rooted in the English tradition of engagement,
wedding and eternity rings… But the Neumans with their
elegant taste changed that.The loss of Maria so much before her time was a sad blow for
all who knew Fred, but onward and upward he went, becoming
a man who endured, earning the respect and affection from all
who know him.Braham Glass
I say you won a tremendous amount of admiration from an
enormous amount of people in the early 80’s when Diamond
prices crashed …but because of you (you only) keeping your
word/promise the name Mondial became number “1”, a very
trusted name in the Asian market…You have set a pretty
hard task for your two “youngens” Michael & Nadia to live
up to.
Once again congratulations,
Your old “mate” in “Lil” Lugano. Darryl
To a man I call uncle, you are an absolute mensch.
A big pity there are not more of your ilk in the business...
It is so good and reassuring to see that your values have
been imparted to your son, daughter and nephew.
All our love,Daryland Sue GogoskiViceroy diamonds
It is a rarity in our industry to find someone like you still active and passionate. In my opinion your kindness, warmth, respect, love and devotion will never be match by another jeweller in my careers lifetime.
David Haddo
Without doubt Fred always had one of
the best range of pink diamonds I had seen
anywhere. He could see quickly what were
the best stones on offer and more often than
not ended up owning these before others had
a chance. Even when there were more pink
diamonds in his box than in Argyle's, he would
continue to buy. What a brilliant customer!
Cheers Faye Jenkins
Thank you Fred for
allowing me to be a part of
your journey I loved every
minute of it I re-learnt a
trade I had only dreamt of
and met and grew to love a
wonderful family.
Ian Guest
Fred N. has been the one who gave me the opportunity to
be in the jewellery business 32 years ago by giving me job
which eventually took me to Singapore.
I must humbly admit that I would not be where I am
today if he had not given me the chance of starting with
him. He was a most inspiring employer…
You have always been my hero!
All the very best
John G
You have set me on this path from a tender age of 18,
showing me the ropes and how to succeed in business.
May you continue working with your family and
reaping all the rewards that you justly deserve.
Lots of love....John NovakWhat an incredible and amazing achievement;
particularly in such a highly competitive business! It
certainly is a testament to your fortitude,resilience,d
edication,work ethics and a generosity of spirit that I
can only envy.
We love you all,
Judy & Jim Dyson
…It is a real privilege, that once you work at Neuman Imports
or Mondial, you become the member of the family, and even when I
wasn’t working there anymore, you still feel part of it.
With much love,Maria
Fred, just about all of the industry and business skills
that I
have learnt along the way I can attribute in some way to you.
I owe you my all and I thank you.
Love you Fred
You are and always have been a very cool gentleman.
Matt Triglone
Fred you gave me the time of day, even though you
did not know me. You shared your experiences and
knowledge without any commitment and your genuine
care and concern touched me. This is something I will
never forget.
Regards
Ronnie
He is a rare GEM amongst my associates
which I know and worked with. I can only speak
in rare “Pink Diamonds” language about Fred
Neuman and with respect I wish him All the
Best in the Future.Regards, Seth Hagopian
Dear Fred,
Congratulations on your achievement in jewellery in Australia. 50 memorable years is a fine effort, now it’s time to travel more and enjoy your family. We remember the days when you were wholesaling and the caliber of your product was very exclusive. If you wanted the best you went to Fred and Maria.
The Neuman name in jewellery always relates to the finest, just like the gentleman who runs the business. You are the finest Fred.All our love,
Robert and Kerry Musson Jewellers
There was often a guessing game on the weight of diamonds going into a particular
piece, having spent some time picking stones they would go on the scale and we would
all make a guess Maria was mostly closest.
Kind regards,
Roger Walker
I have always experienced you as being charming,
helpful, extremely kind hearted and optimistic,
ever ready to look at whatever any salespeople have
to show you and your reputation for kindness and
honesty and decency within the trade is second to
none.
It has been a great pleasure to do business with
you and your family in the QVB and the Strand
Arcade, and the jewellery business shines brighter
in Sydney for having you, such an active and
passionate member of the trade.
From David Norman
I love to see your eyes light up when you look at stock,
I love that you still have that sparkle in your eye.
Your legacy is safe in the hands of your children, you
have taught them well. I am very proud to call you a mentor and friend
David Lambert
I probably met Fred shortly after commencing my own career at H.R Diamonds (about1978). In those days; Fred was wholesaling and was invariably accompanied by his glamorous and vivacious better half, Maria. They never just arrived to Melbourne as much as they swept into the place. Always both bubbling and brimming with optimism.Regards Jack Olenski Metro Diamonds. Fred understands and sees instinctively when a
stone is exceptional. Any diamond merchant
worth his salt will know instinctively that an
exceptional gem will carry us to an exceptional
‘joy’ and is worth the time and investment.
Regards,Robert and Ronny Rosenthal
Fred, 50 years seems a long time to give to one industry but when
one loves what one is doing why change. This is an industry that
allows us to work with stunningly beautiful objects and to become
involved in all of the special occasions throughout people's lives.
Why would you want to do anything else?
Harley Sheather
Fred opened his door “Park Regis” to a
stranger and offered all his time, advice
and support that lead to my family starting
a new and wonderful life in Australia. His
support not only extended to Australia
but to overseas connections. Fred opened
doors that one could only dream of.
Thank you Fred for allowing me to know
you.Terry Mitchell
Dear Fred,
I have very fond memories of you from pre 1971 – my last visit to
Australia! Many congratulations on your anniversary and success.
I wish you good health, happiness and many more years to come.
With kind regards,
Laurence Graff
You always guided me as an honest friend, you always
been worried about me and my family and my good
news makes you very happy. Mr. Neuman jewellery
trade and the tradesman owe you a lot I am afraid we
won’t be able to see someone like you again;
Your friend Mardo
I first met you and Maria in 1972, the No. 1
wholesalers of fine Italian jewellery in Australia and
little did I know that in 1985 I would join the winning
team and stay for nearly 25 years... We have become
very close friends and I would like to thank you for
your kindness and generosity throughout the years.
Love Maureen Benkert
It was always enjoyable doing business with you because you knew your product. It may have been a challenge sometimes to agree on a price
however for many years having a tough but good client such as yourself made me a better trader in our industry.
For that I thank you.Kym & Lyn Bolton
Dear Fred,
Wherever I a
m and whenever yo
ur name com
es up
in conversa
tion, I always h
ear and say
nothing bu
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good things abo
ut you with ge
nuine and hear
tfelt
respect an
d admiration tow
ards you.
Sincerely,
Raffi Akelian
Dear Fred,We hope that your celebration is joyful and we both wish
you many more years of good health and great success.
Robert and Michelle Clerc
Freddy, with the support of your devoted children
Nadia, Michael and loyal cousin Jacob, may you
continue for many more healthy years to come.
Tough, yet comfortable “old boots” last longer. You
have a long way to go, we are behind you.
John (Varoujan) Iskanderian
I send my sincere congratulations to Fred on celebrating 50 years
working in and serving the jewellery industry. Fred is an icon in the
industry.
I have known Fred (Mr. Neuman as I refer to him) for
many years and am pleased to say that we have experienced a nice
relationship with mutual respect and admiration. Fred and Maria
were very supportive of me when I decided to expand my investment
in jewellery to compliment my specialist watch business and indeed
were instrumental in my purchase of the selection of jewellery for my
new store when it opened in 1975.
I wish Fred and his family all success and good health during the
years ahead.
Sincerely, Krysten Farren-Price
J Farren-Price Jewellers
I saw Fred the other day in his store in the city, and I must say he is a ‘True Gentleman’
of the trade.
I admire the way in which he welcomed me on my arrival in Australia 20 years ago. He
has always made me feel accepted in the jewellery world here in Sydney. My wife Helen
and I wish Fred well, and congratulate him on this great milestone.
With utmost respect,
Jeff Einstein
Fred, we love and honour you.
Your kindness and generosity will always be a shining example to us.
Love Michael,, Nadia, & Jacob