Engagement Rings In Melbourne

Custom Engagement Rings — Designed Around Your Partner

The most significant advantage of choosing a custom engagement ring over a ready-made piece is not uniqueness for its own sake. It is fit — the ability to create a ring that reflects exactly who your partner is, in the metal they love, with the stone that suits them, in a setting that matches how they live and move.

Every detail of a Franco Jewellers engagement ring is determined through conversation. We learn about your partner — their style, their existing jewellery, their preferences for bold or refined, minimal or detailed, classic or contemporary. We discuss metals: 18ct white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold, and platinum for clients who want the most durable and prestigious option. We explore diamond shapes — round brilliant, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, princess, and others — and how different shapes interact with different settings to produce very different overall impressions.

From that conversation, our master jeweller develops the design. For most commissions, this involves a CAD (computer-aided design) rendering — a precise three-dimensional preview of the ring before a single gram of metal is touched. You review, refine, and approve the design. Then it is made.

The making is done here, by hand, in our on-site workshop. Franco Jewellers handmakes rings rather than casting them — a distinction that affects fewer than ten per cent of jewellers in Australia and one that produces measurably superior results in metal density, finish quality, and structural integrity. A handmade ring is not just aesthetically different. It is a stronger, longer-lasting piece of jewellery.

GIA Certified Diamonds — Buying With Confidence

Every diamond at Franco Jewellers comes with GIA certification — grading from the Gemological Institute of America, the world’s most respected and independent diamond authority. A GIA certificate provides a complete, objective assessment of the diamond’s cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight, along with additional details on polish, symmetry, and fluorescence.

What this means for you in practice: when Silvana or Daniela presents a diamond, you know exactly what you are looking at. There are no vague descriptions, no inflated claims, and no surprises. The certificate is yours to keep, and it serves as independent verification of the stone’s quality for insurance purposes.

Both natural mined diamonds and lab-grown diamonds are available. Lab-grown diamonds are physically and chemically identical to mined diamonds — the same hardness, the same brilliance, the same chemical composition — and are available at significantly lower price points. For couples wanting a larger or higher-quality stone within a given budget, lab-grown is a genuinely compelling option. Silvana and Daniela will walk you through both and give you an honest comparison, not a sales pitch in either direction.

Engagement Ring Styles — From Classic to Fully Bespoke

Whether you arrive with a clear vision or no idea at all, we can help. Our collection of engagement ring designs spans everything from clean, contemporary solitaires to intricate vintage-inspired halo settings, and every style in between. These serve as both a starting point and a demonstration of what is possible — every piece in our collection can also be modified, adapted, or used as loose inspiration for something entirely new.

Solitaire Engagement Rings

The solitaire remains the most enduring engagement ring style for good reason. A single diamond — chosen for its cut quality and brilliance — elevated by a simple band lets the stone carry the ring. The variations within the solitaire category are considerable: four-claw or six-claw settings, cathedral or low-profile profiles, plain or tapered bands, round or shaped shoulders. We can create solitaires in any metal and with any GIA certified diamond shape.

Halo Engagement Rings

A halo setting frames the centre stone with a border of smaller diamonds, amplifying brilliance and creating the impression of a larger central stone. Halo settings work particularly well with cushion, oval, and round diamonds, and can be designed as a single or double halo depending on the desired impact.

Trilogy Engagement Rings

Three stones, representing the past, present, and future of a relationship. The trilogy remains one of the most symbolically resonant engagement ring designs, and the variation possible within it — different stone shapes, different proportions, different band styles — means no two are alike.

Vintage and Art Deco Inspired Rings

Intricate milgrain detailing, filigree work, and the geometric lines characteristic of Art Deco design have a natural affinity with the heritage of the Manchester Unity Building we call home. If your partner is drawn to the craftsmanship of an earlier era, our master jeweller’s breadth of experience with both traditional and contemporary techniques makes these styles very much within reach.

Fully Bespoke Designs

If none of the above is quite right — or if your partner has a very specific vision — we start from a blank page. Fully bespoke commissions are some of the most rewarding work we do, and some of the most technically ambitious designs we have ever produced began with nothing more than a description and a few words about the person the ring was for.

Why Melbourne Couples Choose Franco Jewellers for their Engagement Rings

The decision of which jeweller to trust with an engagement ring is not a small one. Here is what sets Franco Jewellers apart.

58+ years of Italian heritage craftsmanship. Franco Ceresiani arrived in Melbourne from Italy in 1956 and opened his first boutique in Elizabeth Street in 1968. Today his daughters Silvana and Daniela continue that legacy from Collins Street. The depth of experience and the weight of family reputation behind every piece is something no newer or corporate business can replicate.

Everything made in-house. Your ring is created in our on-site workshop, by our master jeweller with 25+ years of specialised experience. It is never sent to an external casting house or overseas manufacturer. You can see where it is made. You can meet the person making it.

Direct access to the owners. When you visit Franco Jewellers for a consultation, you work with Silvana or Daniela — not a sales assistant, not a commissioned employee. The people you meet are the people whose name is on the door, and they have a personal stake in the outcome of every piece that leaves this workshop.

No pressure, ever. Franco’s founding philosophy — “friends just the same” — means we will never use urgency tactics, create artificial scarcity, or push you toward a decision before you are ready. Many clients visit us three or four times before committing. That is not unusual here. It is welcome.

4.9 stars from 444+ reviews. Our Google rating reflects what our clients actually experience. We are proud of it, and we work to earn it with every piece we create.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a custom engagement ring take?

From first consultation to collection, most custom engagement rings take eight to twelve weeks. This allows time for design development, CAD approval, and creation. If you have a specific proposal date in mind, mention it at your first consultation — we plan timelines around your needs wherever possible.

Do I need to know what I want before my first appointment?

No. Many clients arrive with nothing more than a sense of their partner’s general style. Silvana and Daniela are experienced at helping you develop a design direction through conversation. Bring reference images if you have them, but don’t worry if you don’t.

What is the price range for engagement rings?

Custom engagement ring pricing depends on the metal, the diamond selected, and the complexity of the design. We work across a range of budgets and will always be transparent about costs from the outset. There is no minimum spend and no pressure to stretch beyond what is comfortable. Contact us or book a consultation to discuss your budget directly.

Can you create a ring using a diamond I already have?

Yes. If you have an inherited diamond, a stone purchased elsewhere, or a loose diamond you would like to set, we are very happy to work with it. Our master jeweller will assess the stone and design a setting built around its specific character and dimensions.

Do you offer lab-grown diamonds?

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds are available across all of our engagement ring styles and custom commissions. They are physically identical to natural diamonds and offer excellent value. Silvana and Daniela can walk you through the comparison honestly and help you decide which suits your priorities.

Book Your Complimentary Consultation

The first step is a conversation — complimentary, obligation-free, and entirely at your own pace. Book an appointment with Silvana or Daniela at our Collins Street boutique and begin the process of creating an engagement ring that is genuinely unlike any other.

Franco Jewellers is located at Suite 904, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne — accessible via public transport, with Flinders Street Station a short walk away. Walk-ins are welcome Monday to Saturday, 11am–4pm. Sunday visits are by appointment only.

Call (03) 9564 7755, email franco@franco.com.au, or book online.