UbyKate
Meet Kate Sutton, the talented founder behind UbyKate, a renowned jewellery store nestled in Willoughby. Kate's passion lies in crafting unique, personalized pieces that tell emotional stories. From hand-stamped letters on sterling silver circles to innovative Tri-cut gemstones, her creations capture the essence of cherished moments.
What began humbly in her Willoughby garage has evolved into a thriving multi-generation family business, involving her husband and daughter. They specialize in transforming family heirlooms into modern treasures and preserving handwritten messages on precious metals, with these artistic creations often moving clients to tears.
UbyKate is deeply committed to the local community, supporting numerous local services for events and daily operations, fostering a strong connection with the area.
Kate says
‘Jewellery to me, is about wearing wearable stories. Every single piece tells a story, and everyone's story is different, and that's the thing that I love the most, about creating our jewellery.’
‘Our business contributes to the local community by using local services. We just had a party up the road at the Bridgeview Hotel, we buy our flowers locally, we use catering locally, next door Oishi Furniture designed all of our cabinetry.’
‘The more local businesses that you can work with your small business, the better everyone's going to be.’
How to support this business
You can help support UbyKate by:
- Watch and sharing Support Local videos on your social media channels.
- Tell friends, family and acquaintances that a locally-owned jewellery store creating personalized pieces is right on their doorstep at 570 Willoughby Road.
- Visit UbyKate to discover how your story can become wearable art.
Willoughby is a charming district blending village-like character with urban amenities. Along Willoughby Road and nearby streets, you'll discover a diverse range of specialty shops and services creating a friendly community atmosphere.
Along Willoughby Road, home design enthusiasts will find a remarkable collection of specialty stores including Signature Appliances offering premium kitchen and laundry appliances, No Chintz for fabrics and textiles, Oishi Furniture, Porter's Paints and Style My Home showcasing Hamptons Inspired Interiors .
Just around the corner on Penshurst Street, the design precinct continues with kitchen design specialists including Premier Kitchens Australia, Swish Kitchen and Leicht Kitchens Australia, furniture retailers like Le Forge and French Accent, and complemented by renovation and construction companies.
This concentration of complementary unique and specialised home design businesses makes the Willoughby area an ideal one-stop destination for homeowners and designers.
How to get involved with Support Local
Support Local is Willoughby City Council’s campaign to spotlight exceptional local businesses that contribute to the area's economic vitality and cultural vibrancy. Through engaging storytelling, video features and interviews, the campaign celebrates the entrepreneurs behind high-quality businesses that offer something truly unique to the local community.
Businesses that meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Demonstrate high quality in products or services
- Offer unique and innovative experiences
- Attract residents to local centres and draw visitors to Willoughby
- Enhance the area’s economic and cultural diversity
The campaign supports the broader goal of encouraging residents to shop locally, sustaining jobs and helping shield the community from wider economic challenges. Featuring in Support Local is an opportunity to gain valuable exposure while strengthening Willoughby’s position as a vibrant and distinctive place to live, work and visit.
Businesses that align with the local economic development strategy and contribute to increased foot traffic in the area will be prioritised.
Business nomination form