The best local jewellers for engagement rings in Australia and New Zealand
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WORDS BY MAEVE KERR-CROWLEY AND FASHION JOURNAL
Finding your perfect fit.
So youโre madly, deeply, truly in love and youโre ready to take the next step. You want to spend the rest of your life with your partner and youโre prepared to sign some papers and make it official. In other words, you like it and you want to put a ring on it.ย
First of all, congratulations. Second of all, as tradition dictates, you need a ring. Whether youโre working together to find the perfect rings, your partner knows exactly what they want and youโre tasked with making it happen, or youโre aiming for a big surprise and want to pick something theyโll love, a lot of thought goes into this one purchase.ย
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To help you out on your journey towards wedded bliss, weโve compiled a list of some of our favourite local jewellers that specialise in beautiful, โI said yesโ Instagram post-worthy rings. Whatever your aesthetic and love story, weโre sure at least one of these brands is ready to make the ring of your dreams.ย
Cushla Whiting
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Run by three siblings with gemology in their DNA, Cushla Whitingโs aim is to make buying fine jewellery less intimidating, which is exactly what you want when youโre making a choice as important as an engagement ring. There are three routes you can take depending on how personal youโre looking to get with the design.
As well as a ready-to-ship range of engagement rings that includes tonnes of silhouette and gemstone combinations, the brand also offers bespoke rings โ which involves choosing a signature silhouette and customising it with your own stone combo โ and custom rings โ where you work with the brand from the beginning of the design to the end to create something one-of-a-kind.
Bella Clark
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Jeweller Bella Clark hand-makes a range of dainty gold and silver bands, signet rings and incredibly cool faceted plaza rings as well as bespoke designs for that uber-personal, one-of-a-kind look. Heavily inspired by the designerโs grandmother and other women in her life, the rings all have a timeless, romantic feel to them that youโll be proud to hold onto forever.
Benjamin Rose Jewellery
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Benjamin Rose is a Melbourne-based jeweller known for his bespoke engagement and wedding rings. Working primarily with 18k gold and platinum, his practice combines traditional goldsmithing techniques with modern elements to create a custom piece that is both personal and timeless.
Love Well
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Love Well is an online boutique that sources and curates vintage jewellery from around the world. From Art Deco to a classic diamond band, a ring from Love Well is truly one-of-a-kind.
Cleopatraโs Bling
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The variety of rings offered by Cleopatraโs Bling reflects the brandโs many intertwined sources of inspiration. Operated between Melbourne, Paris and Istanbul, CB draws on ancient jewellery-making traditions to create unique designs with a beautiful, historical touch. Find something opulent and jewel-encrusted, raw and meaningful or just plain romantic, all made from metals and gemstones sourced from Australia, Turkey and other countries around the world.ย
Lucy Folk
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With a self-proclaimed โeclecticโ aesthetic, Lucy Folk is the place to look for something a little artistic and unconventional. Utilising silhouette, texture and outside-the-box gemstone arrangements, the brandโs rings are unlike anything youโll find elsewhere. If youโre after a super special couture experience, LFโs bespoke design service allows you to work hand-in-hand with the founder and head of jewellery design to create something one-of-a-kind.ย
Kieroy
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Established in 2016, Kieroy is a jewellery label based in Naarm, Melbourne. Combining modernist design principles with everyday wear, Kieroy’s pieces are made with quality metals and stones. Whether you want to create a custom piece or view the existing collection, its Brunswick studio is open for visits on select days.
Laura Miers
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Laura Miers is a local label with a beautiful story, run by the daughter of master craftsman Peter Miers, who taught herself to make jewellery in her late fatherโs studio. Emphasising themes of love, identity and culture, the brand creates clean, beautifully shining rings in a wide range of silhouettes.
Thereโs also a custom jewellery service on offer, inviting you to โplay godโ with your rings. For an innovative touch, a focus on sustainable, ethical crafting practices has seen Laura Miers incorporate lab-grown diamonds into its designs. These diamonds have the same physical makeup and properties as mined diamonds but are much more sustainable, ethical and economical to procure.ย
Welfe Bowyer
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Welfe Bowyer is an eponymous jewellery label based in Mahurangi East, Aotearoa. Drawing inspiration from brutalist architecture with an emphasis on form and structure, you can create your own bespoke piece in collaboration with Welfe in gold, bronze or silver.
Natalie Marie Jewellery
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Handcrafted to order in Australia, Natalie Marie Jewellery’s engagement rings combine traditional jewellery design elements with modern, minimalist touches. Their collection includes one-of-a-kind rings as well as ethically sourced diamond rings, sapphire rings and coloured stone rings, so you’re bound to find something to suit your style.
Lott Studio
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Not everyone is a fan of gemstones, colour and ornate design. For those with a more pared-back, minimalist aesthetic, check out Melbourneโs Lott Studio. Heavily inspired by the human form, fluidity and subtle industrial elements, the brandโs relatively simple rings use subtle variations in shape and form to create designs with a sense of movement and a natural yet refined beauty. Donโt let their understated look fool you, though. These rings are meticulously crafted with a huge amount of skill, creating an impactful piece of jewellery.ย
Millie Savage
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Working with an intimate team of โfemale powerhousesโ, Millie Savage is a unique, colourful Melbourne jeweller. Millieโs team specialises in custom-cut opals, but her designs also feature other ethically sourced precious gems. If non-traditional wedding jewellery is your thing, she offers a custom service for that extra unique touch.
Kannava Jewels
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Melbourne artist Ruby Kannava founded Kannava Jewels based on a passion for jewellery as wearable art. Using her fine art background and experience in the sculptural process, Ruby handmakes each piece of jewellery. Additionally, sheโll happily incorporate your personal stones into her designs. And if you donโt have one already planned out, Ruby provides a full range of high-quality gems to choose from.
Camille Paloma Walton
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Based on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand, jeweller Camille Paloma Walton explores traditional forms with experimental colours and scale. Growing up immersed in creativity, her pieces express memories of fine art practices through form, scale and colour.
The Line of Sun
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Every piece crafted in Line of the Sun’s Melbourne studio is made using 100 per cent recyclable materials and ethically sourced gemstones. Through an ancient technique called wax casting, founder Alice Smith hand carves each piece out of wax, before it’s cast in precious metals and polished. This means every ring is a unique, bespoke piece.
Seb Brown
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Seb Brownโs jewellery references antique shapes to create interesting, unisex pieces. Each piece is handcrafted in Melbourne using recycled and reclaimed silver and gold, high-quality gemstones and conflict-free diamonds. Seb Brown also offers a full bespoke consultation service so you can personalise the ring for that special someone.
Nadia Ridiandries
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Prioritising the non-conventional, Nadia Ridiandries’ engagement rings are made to order, ensuring a one-of-a-kind piece. Working with recycled metal where possible, and sourcing natural gemstones from Australia and beyond, Nadiaโs pieces become individual heirlooms meant to be worn, passed down and treasured.
Ada Hodgson
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Lovingly crafting bespoke jewellery from her studio in the classic Melbourne Nicholas Building, Ada Hodgsonโs handmade pieces reflect the romantic mystery and natural beauty of our world. Ada is committed to ethically and sustainably sourcing her materials.
EF Studios
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Founded by designer Emily Fanner, EF Studios is a jewellery house specialising in future heirlooms and custom engagement rings. Crafted by hand in Melbourne, EF Studios pieces are made of recycled materials and ethically sourced stones. Book an appointment to craft your own bespoke piece here.
Sarah and Sebastian
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Sydney-siders and Melburnians looking to play an active part in the design of their engagement ring should consider booking an engagement appointment at Sarah and Sebastian. A highly skilled specialist will walk you through the entire process, helping you pick the perfect diamond cut, colour and clarity. Alternatively, you can always shop the brandโs existing range of engagement rings, which includes some beautifully unique silhouettes with gold or silver bands.ย
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