Best 30 Custom Jewellery Brands in Melbourne
Melbourne has quietly become one of the most exciting cities in the world for custom jewellery. From architectural diamond engagement rings crafted in CBD laneways to playful, hand-poured silver designed in Fitzroy and Brunswick studios, the city’s custom and bespoke jewellers cover every taste, budget and milestone. What unites the best of them is a willingness to start with your story, a stone, a sketch, a sentiment and build a one-of-a-kind piece around it rather than pulling something ready-made from a glass cabinet.
If you’re searching for the best custom jewellery brands in Melbourne, this guide is for you. We’ve pulled together 30 genuinely Melbourne-based studios, designers and ateliers known for custom design, bespoke engagement rings and handcrafted fine jewellery. For each, you’ll find where they’re located, what they’re known for, the kind of custom work they do, and where to find them. At the end, you’ll also find a practical guide on how to choose a custom jeweller in Melbourne, a section for anyone looking to start or scale their own jewellery brand, and answers to the questions buyers ask most.
Many “best jewellery in Melbourne” roundups quietly pad their numbers with brands from Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane. We’ve kept every entry below genuinely connected to Melbourne with a studio, showroom or workshop in the city so your shortlist is actually local.
The 30 Best Custom Jewellery Brands in Melbourne
1. Cushla Whiting
Location: Melbourne CBD (laneway showroom) · also in Sydney Founded in 2014 by siblings Cushla, Hamish and Anna Whiting, Cushla Whiting pairs an architect’s eye for proportion with serious gemmological depth. In-house GIA gemologist Hamish hand-selects ethically sourced, Kimberley-certified diamonds and rare coloured gemstones, including signature Australian sapphires. Every bespoke piece is handcrafted on-site in their Melbourne workshop, and the brand’s exclusive “La Cush” cut has become something of a calling card. Ideal for couples who want a contemporary, design-led engagement ring with a transparent, education-first process. Custom offering: Full bespoke design, custom engagement and ceremonial rings, gemstone sourcing.
2. Pieces of Eight
Location: Melbourne CBD A genuine institution in Australian contemporary jewellery, Pieces of Eight is a gallery showcasing artist-made pieces from leading local and international makers, led by acclaimed jeweller Melanie Katsalidis. Beyond the rotating gallery collections, the team works directly with clients on bespoke commissions including architectural, sculptural engagement rings featuring Australian sapphires and diamonds. The result feels closer to commissioning a small artwork than buying a ring. Custom offering: Bespoke commissions and engagement rings, artist collaborations.
3. Franco Jewellers
Location: Collins Street (Manchester Unity Building, by appointment) Family-owned since 1968, Franco Jewellers has more than five decades of Collins Street pedigree. The team specialises in custom-made engagement and wedding rings and bespoke fine jewellery, working with certified diamonds and a personalised, consultation-led process in their private showroom. A reliable choice for buyers who want established craftsmanship and a guided, no-pressure experience.Custom offering: Custom engagement and wedding rings, bespoke fine jewellery, certified diamonds.
4. Janai
Location: Collins Street, Melbourne CBD With over 20 years of experience and more than 3,000 Google reviews, Janai is one of the most recognised names for custom engagement rings in Melbourne. They hold one of Australia’s largest in-store collections of certified loose diamonds (300+ stones on display), offer both natural and lab-grown options, and walk clients through hand-drawn sketches before a ring is made to order. Browse 4,000+ designs or start entirely from scratch. Custom offering: Made-to-order engagement and wedding rings, loose-diamond selection, hand-sketched previews.
5. Charles Rose
Location: Melbourne CBD · also in Geelong With more than a century of heritage, Charles Rose is one of Victoria’s most established fine jewellers. In-house Master Jewellers handcraft each piece using traditional techniques and modern precision, and every diamond is ethically sourced and independently certified. Clients can choose from curated signature collections or commission a fully bespoke engagement ring or wedding band. Custom offering: Bespoke engagement and wedding rings, certified diamonds, signature collections.
6. Seb Brown
Location: Melbourne studio Since founding his studio in 2009, Seb Brown has built a cult following for handcrafted, often unisex jewellery made from recycled and reclaimed silver and gold, with conflict-free gemstones throughout. His Neapolitan rings and serpentine pieces are instantly recognisable, and the studio offers a bespoke service for clients who want something made specifically for them. Custom offering: Bespoke commissions, recycled-metal and conflict-free gemstone pieces.
7. Sarah & Sebastian
Location: Armadale, Chadstone and Melbourne CBD Known for a balance of delicacy and daring, Sarah & Sebastian create modern fine jewellery from reclaimed gold, silver and ethically sourced stones. Their collections move between whisper-thin chains and sculptural statement pieces, and their Melbourne boutiques mirror the brand’s refined, minimalist aesthetic. A strong pick for design-forward fine jewellery and contemporary bridal. Custom offering: Fine jewellery, bridal and engagement pieces, made-to-order options.
8. Aletheia & Phos
Location: Fitzroy Launched in 2014 by founder Alicia Millan, Aletheia & Phos has a nostalgic, old-world sensibility that still reads as everyday-wearable. Inspired by Alicia’s heritage and personal milestones, the pieces feel distinctive without being precious, and the Fitzroy boutique is a lovely place to explore bespoke options in person. Custom offering:Bespoke design, custom fine jewellery and engagement pieces.
9. Blackstone Bespoke
Location: Melbourne The work of jeweller Julian Polglase and partner Alejandra Barrantes, Blackstone Bespoke spans an everyday range and a premium, one-of-a-kind collection. Think silver pendants reminiscent of wax seals, oxidised metal styled to resemble onyx, and rings for every finger equally at home as daily wear or statement pieces. As the name suggests, bespoke commissions are central to what they do. Custom offering: One-of-a-kind bespoke pieces, custom rings and pendants.
10. Tessa Blazey
Location: Northcote From her Northcote studio, Tessa Blazey handcrafts deeply personal jewellery, specialising in bespoke pieces and modern alternatives to traditional engagement and wedding rings. Her gemstone knowledge is a standout, and each commission is rich with meaning and meticulous detail perfect for couples who want something genuinely outside the mainstream. Custom offering: Bespoke engagement and wedding rings, gemstone-led custom design.
11. Millie Savage
Location: Brunswick (studio and store) Millie Savage blends high-level craftsmanship with a real sense of whimsy. Working from her Brunswick base, Millie and her team custom-cut opals and precious gems including stones sourced from Mintabie, South Australia to create pieces that feel both refined and joyful. A great fit for opal lovers and anyone wanting colour with character. Custom offering: Custom opal and gemstone jewellery, bespoke design.
12. Bella Clark
Location: Fitzroy studio Crafting from her Fitzroy studio, Bella Clark makes feminine, delicate pieces inspired by the women in her life. Her work is rooted in sustainability each “heirloom-worthy” piece is made to order and clients can choose from her existing collection or commission a bespoke piece to mark a milestone. Custom offering: Made-to-order and bespoke pieces, milestone commissions.
13. By Nye
Location: Brunswick East (studio and shop) By Nye is a light-filled Brunswick East studio where founder Nye De Marchi designs and handcrafts sculptural, organic pieces that celebrate form, texture and individuality. The space doubles as a workshop and store, so you can watch the process unfold or chat through a custom design in person. Custom offering: Custom and bespoke design, sculptural one-off pieces.
14. Comune Gallery
Location: Northcote Founded by Eloise Falkiner and Christian Stott, Comune Gallery makes ethical jewellery feel genuinely exquisite. The Northcote space curates contemporary, handmade pieces by local Australian artists alongside its own house collection fluid forms, thoughtful stones and nothing cookie-cutter and is a beautiful place to commission something personal. Custom offering: House-collection custom pieces, artist commissions, ethical design.
15. S-kin Studio
Location: Hawthorn Founded by Chi Mai, S-kin Studio designs ethical, skin-friendly jewellery built to be worn on repeat. The Hawthorn brand has become a go-to for accessible demi-fine pieces rings, necklaces, earrings with a strong focus on materials that suit sensitive skin and everyday wear. Custom offering: Demi-fine collections with personalised and made-to-order options.
16. MGN Jewellery
Location: Melbourne Designer Megan transforms high-polish sterling silver, gold and lab-grown gemstones into kitschy, joyful shapes hearts, stars, sunflowers and kittens among them. With a fanbase that reportedly includes Dua Lipa, MGN Jewellery is one of Melbourne’s most fun, expressive labels, and a refreshing antidote to anything too serious.Custom offering: Made-to-order pieces, lab-grown gemstone designs.
17. Georgia Sacre
Location: Melbourne Designer Georgia Sacre twists sterling silver, nine-carat gold and lab-grown gemstones into bows, flowers, knots and butterflies. The label’s “Decay” rings are a customer favourite, with a range of glittery colour combinations to choose from a playful, design-led option for sentimental everyday pieces. Custom offering:Customisable colour combinations and made-to-order designs.
18. Victoria Mason
Location: Melbourne Victoria Mason’s jewellery celebrates the mundane everyday household objects shrunk down and reimagined as pendants and earrings, from cameras and citrus slices to envelopes and ears of corn. Understated and witty, her work is a Melbourne design-scene favourite for people who like jewellery with a story and a sense of humour.Custom offering: Designer pieces and considered bespoke commissions.
19. Limedrop
Location: Melbourne studio Launched in 2006 by Clea Garrick, Limedrop is known for playful earrings and necklaces made from glass beads and sustainably grown rosewood and cherrywood. Every piece is handcrafted in the Melbourne studio, and you can request custom sizes a lovely, sustainable choice for colourful statement pieces. Custom offering:Custom sizing and made-to-order designs.
20. Curated Chaotica
Location: Melbourne (Fitzroy Market and pop-ups) Curated Chaotica is Melbourne’s cheekiest jewellery brand playful, affordable pieces like chilli earrings, curvy rings and heart-shaped everything. Catch them at weekend markets and pop-ups across the city. A standout for fun, personality-packed jewellery that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Custom offering: Made-to-order and personalised playful pieces.
21. Sheal Jewellery
Location: Melbourne (northern suburbs) Created by goldsmith Sian, Sheal Jewellery is all about joy, colour and expressive design dynamic lines paired with carefully chosen gemstones. Sian specialises in bespoke creations featuring Australian sapphires and rich gold tones, with each piece either completely one-of-a-kind or produced in very limited quantities. Custom offering: Bespoke design, Australian sapphire and coloured-gemstone pieces.
22. Megan Webb Jeweller (Webb & Steele)
Location: Melbourne studio (by appointment) Founded in Melbourne in 2013, Megan Webb Jeweller (now also trading as Webb & Steele) focuses on ethically made, responsibly sourced jewellery. With decades of combined experience, the small in-house team guides clients through a personalised design process using verifiably sustainable and ethical materials ideal for couples who care deeply about provenance. Custom offering: Custom one-of-a-kind design, sustainable engagement and wedding rings.
23. WILLIAM ÉDOUARD
Location: Melbourne studio Founded by Creative Director William Drury trained in Australia and overseas, and recognised for technical excellence by master goldsmith Alan Revere WILLIAM ÉDOUARD designs and handcrafts each piece in its Melbourne studio using high-quality materials and ethically sourced gemstones. A refined, craftsmanship-first option for bespoke fine jewellery. Custom offering: Custom fine jewellery, handcrafted engagement rings and wedding bands.
24. KUSI KIM
Location: Elizabeth Street, Melbourne CBD With two generations of jewellery experience, KUSI KIM creates 100% bespoke fine jewellery from its Elizabeth Street studio. The team of designers, master jewellers and stone setters specialises in custom engagement rings and wedding bands, as well as restoring and resetting heirloom pieces into modern designs. Custom offering: Fully bespoke engagement and wedding rings, heirloom resetting.
25. Kate Higgins
Location: Melbourne CBD studio Trained by some of Australia’s best gold and silversmiths, Kate Higgins has been making bespoke fine jewellery for over 15 years. Using traditional hand-forming skills, she crafts each engagement and wedding ring in her light-filled CBD studio no two alike with a wide choice of metals (platinum, 18ct and 9ct golds) and ethically sourced gemstones. Custom offering: Handmade bespoke engagement and wedding rings, gemstone selection.
26. Jasmine Fraser
Location: Melbourne CBD (by appointment) A designer jeweller with over a decade of experience and qualifications in gemmology and diamond grading, Jasmine Fraser handcrafts all her jewellery on-site in central Melbourne. Clients are involved throughout the design and manufacturing process, and the service is personal, honest and appointment-based with ongoing care like complimentary cleaning included. Custom offering: Handmade gold and platinum custom pieces, engagement and wedding rings.
27. Micheli Jewellery
Location: Melbourne Micheli Jewellery specialises in timeless pieces designed to mark life’s meaningful moments, from custom wedding bands to bespoke fine jewellery. The studio focuses on quality craftsmanship and personalised consultations, tailoring each design to the client’s preferences. Custom offering: Custom wedding bands, bespoke fine jewellery, personalised consultations.
28. Temelli
Location: Melbourne Temelli showcases a range of exclusively designed fine jewellery featuring diamonds, pearls and gemstones, with custom design services for clients who want something made for them. A polished option for those after refined, considered fine jewellery and bespoke pieces. Custom offering: Custom fine jewellery design, diamond and gemstone pieces.
29. Robert H. Parker & Sons
Location: Melbourne CBD (established 1875) One of Australia’s oldest jewellery manufacturers, Robert H. Parker & Sons offers a genuinely old-school custom experience: one-on-one appointments where clients select certified loose diamonds and coloured gemstones to design their ideal piece. Led by a qualified manufacturing jeweller, registered valuer and trained gemmologist, the studio also handles redesigns, repairs and valuations. Custom offering: Custom engagement and wedding rings, loose-diamond sourcing, redesign and valuation.
30. The Diamond Guys
Location: Melbourne The Diamond Guys are Melbourne-based diamond specialists plugged into an international network of miners, cutters and craftspeople. Their focus is high-quality diamonds at strong value, with an education-led, private-appointment approach that walks you through cut, clarity and carat so you choose the right ring not just any ring. Custom offering: Custom diamond ring design, loose-diamond sourcing, private consultations.
How to Choose a Custom Jewellery Brand in Melbourne?
With this much choice, the hard part isn’t finding a custom jeweller in Melbourne it’s choosing the right one for you. A few practical pointers:
Match the maker to the piece
A studio that excels at sculptural, contemporary engagement rings isn’t necessarily the right fit for a classic diamond solitaire, and vice versa. Look closely at each brand’s existing work; their aesthetic is the clearest signal of what your custom piece will feel like.
Ask about provenance and certification
The best custom jewellers are transparent about where their diamonds and gemstones come from. Look for ethically sourced, Kimberley Process–certified diamonds, GIA or independent certification on significant stones, and Responsible Jewellery Council membership where applicable.
Understand the process and timeline
Genuine custom work takes time. Expect an initial consultation, design sketches or CAD renders, stone selection, a quote, and then handcrafting often four to eight weeks or more. Be wary of anyone promising a fully bespoke piece overnight.
Get the quote in writing
A reputable jeweller will provide a detailed written quote covering the metal, stones, labour and any certification, so there are no surprises. Remember that a higher price doesn’t automatically mean higher quality focus on craftsmanship and experience.
Check reviews and after-care
Look for consistent reviews, and ask what happens after you collect the piece: resizing, cleaning, maintenance and valuation services are signs of a jeweller invested in the long-term relationship, not just the sale.
Thinking of Starting or Scaling Your Own Custom Jewellery Brand?
Not everyone reading this is shopping for a single ring. Some of you are Melbourne retailers, boutique owners or designers looking to launch a private-label collection or scale an existing one without building a factory of your own. The custom and personalised jewellery category is growing quickly: the global customised jewellery market was valued at around USD 37 billion in 2023 and is projected to keep climbing through the next decade, with Australia mirroring that shift toward personalised, made-to-order pieces.
This is where the manufacturing partner behind a brand matters as much as the design itself. At Valentine Silver International (VSI), we operate a 70,000 sq ft manufacturing hub in Jaipur, India, with 800+ skilled artisans, a design bank of 70,000+ designs, and the capacity to produce around 100,000 pieces a month across 150+ natural gemstones. We work in 925 sterling silver, gold and fashion jewellery, and offer OEM, ODM and fully custom (private-label) manufacturing under one roof so emerging Melbourne labels and established retailers alike can develop original collections with control over both cost and quality.
Trust is built into how we operate. VSI is a Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)–certified manufacturer (certification no. 0000 4213) and a 2025 Jewellery World Awards winner for Sustainability Leadership, with measurable commitments including in-house silver recovery and rooftop solar generation. For Australian businesses wanting reliable, ethical, design-rich production, that combination of scale, certification and craftsmanship is hard to match.
Looking for a custom jewellery manufacturer for your Melbourne brand? Explore the Valentine Silver International Custom Order service or get in touch to discuss private-label and wholesale options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between custom and bespoke jewellery?
The terms overlap and are often used interchangeably. “Custom” usually means personalising or adapting a design choosing the metal, stone or adding an engraving while “bespoke” typically refers to a piece designed entirely from scratch around your brief. Many Melbourne jewellers offer both, so it’s worth clarifying which you’re after during your first consultation.
How much does custom jewellery cost in Melbourne?
It varies enormously based on the metal, the stones, the complexity of the design and the maker. A custom silver or gold piece with smaller stones can be relatively accessible, while a bespoke diamond engagement ring runs much higher. The best approach is to set a budget early and ask your jeweller for a written quote so the design can be tailored to it.
How long does it take to make a custom piece?
For genuinely bespoke work, expect anywhere from four to eight weeks or more, depending on the design, stone sourcing and the studio’s workload. Always confirm timelines upfront, especially if the piece is for a proposal, wedding or other fixed date.
Are Melbourne’s custom jewellers ethical?
Many of the studios on this list place a strong emphasis on ethical sourcing recycled metals, conflict-free and Kimberley Process–certified diamonds, and responsibly sourced gemstones. If provenance matters to you, ask each jeweller directly about where their materials come from and what certifications they hold.
Can I turn an old or inherited piece into something new?
Yes. Several Melbourne jewellers, including heritage names and contemporary studios, offer redesign, remodelling and heirloom-resetting services reworking inherited gold and stones into a piece you’ll actually wear. It’s often a meaningful and sustainable way to commission something custom.
I want to start a jewellery brand do I need my own workshop?
No. Many emerging labels work with a manufacturing partner that offers OEM, ODM or private-label (custom) production, which lets you launch original collections without the cost of your own factory. Manufacturers such as Valentine Silver International specialise in exactly this for retailers, wholesalers and new brands.
Final Thoughts
Melbourne’s custom jewellery scene is genuinely world-class equal parts heritage craftsmanship and fearless contemporary design. Whether you’re commissioning a once-in-a-lifetime engagement ring from a CBD atelier, a colourful everyday piece from a Brunswick or Fitzroy studio, or building a private-label collection of your own, there’s a maker here who can bring your vision to life.
Use this list as your shortlist, book a consultation or two, and trust the maker whose work and process resonate most. And if you’re on the business side of jewellery a retailer or emerging label looking for a trusted manufacturing partner Valentine Silver International would love to help you build something original.
Explore the Valentine Silver International collection or start a custom order today.