I can't speak highly enough of Anania. Daniel's expertise is amazing and I'm delighted with my new…read morering. I'll also be taking my Baume & Mercier watch back for servicing.

If you are in the market for diamonds or some decent jewellery think outside the ring box and…read moreinstead of being lured into a retail jewellery store it almost always pays to get quotes from a manufacturing jeweller. The advantages of going to a manufacturing jeweller are numerous: you can get something designed and therefore unique; it's hand-crafted; the quality of the metals, stones and craftsmanship is superior; you don't pay mark-ups and you can build a life-time relationship with the jeweller (rather than a store assistant that may not be there when you need something next time). And these jewellers can remodel old jewellery as well. Some people shy away from manufacturing jewellers because they believe they can be too expensive. In the world of jewellery you don't always get what you pay for so why not spend an extra couple of $100s to get the better stone, setting and metal than paying for a cheap mass produced piece? Believe me - she will know the difference! But that's not saying that if you are on a budget the jeweller will refuse to work with you - they will. Another advantage is that you will almost always get internationally recognised certificates for any precious stones (for insurance or re-sell purposes) from a manufacturing jeweller. Ken Anania of Anania is a reputable manufacturer and design jeweller and acknowledged as one of Sydney's best. He ticks all of the above boxes and the business has been going since 1965 when his father started it when he specialised in opal. Guys like Ken are in business for a long time because of reputation (and he has been in the business since he joined his father in 1978), because they have a clientele that not only go back but refer others to him. Engagement ring - no worries - select the stone and the style and if you can't pay upfront just give him a deposit and the ring will be kept in his safe until the big proposal. New jewellery doesn't also need to be an option. Ken can remodel jewellery by using the stones and metals in the old to handcraft something new. Stuck for inspiration? Ken also has jewellery already made and for sale in his showroom and it is beautiful (it sometimes features in Vogue magazine). You don't need an appointment but of course if you need Ken's opinion and need to work on a design with him then setting a time after the first consult is of course advisable. I can't recommend Ken more highly for handcrafted jewellery and expertise.

While traveling in Sydney, I knew I wanted to find an opal and diamond white gold pendant to come…read morehome to the states with me. (Spoiler alert, it is currently around my neck and I haven't even left the country yet.) I had a Thursday afternoon to shop and did a quick Yelp search to find the right jeweler, so I wouldn't be flying blind in a city I had only been to once before. I found both Varoujan and Australian Diamond Brokers and am so thrilled I did. I immediately felt comfortable with everyone I met and never felt like I was being sold to at any point. Most importantly, their pieces were stunning. I mean, truly, truly stunning. The first pendant I was presented was beyond incredible, which also meant it was larger than I wanted and a bit more pricey. Immediately after, I was presented with an oval shaped blue opal surrounded by diamonds that was instantly the one! After they worked with me on price, and offered to turn around a new chain within a day, I was sold and over the moon. Now, just one day later and with said pendant happily dangling from my neck, I am an ecstatic customer. The extra bonus is I showed Varoujan a ring I wear that I've never really loved. (Family diamond that I DO love in a setting that doesn't do it justice.) I asked his advice for what he'd do to highlight the diamond and within minutes he had drawn a beautiful design that I'm in love with. I am incredibly thankful for that extra help and advice. Bottom line...a wonderful experience. I would give more stars if I could.

I cannot speak highly enough of Varoujan and the Australian Diamond Brokers in general. Varoujan…read moretook the time to educate me on diamonds and engagement rings and provided valuable advice. He worked with me to create something truly special for the occasion. The workmanship and quality is unparalleled and you would not be able to find the same attention to detail, care and quality in any major jewlery retailer. Myself and my partner are extremely pleased with the ring and will be returning for our wedding bands and more in the years to come.

We were in Sydney for a few days on holiday. I brought with me from home an opal pendant that had…read morebeen gifted to me decades earlier. I wanted to buy matching stones to make matching earrings for the pendant. During our stay, we visited several jewelry stores in the Rocks and CBD areas of Sydney. None of the jewelry stores we visited compared with Giulians. Giulians is a family-owned, jeweler-operated jewelry store located on the third floor of the Four Seasons Hotel. Their jewelry is unique and beautifully crafted. The owner and his son are very talented jewelers with a passion for gemstones and jewelry. Although located in a four-star hotel (which initially caused me to think their prices would be higher than jewelry stores located on the streets), their prices were reasonable and the quality of their gemstones and jewelry was exemplary. I purchased a beautiful pair of exquisite opal stones that matched my pendant perfectly.

Great place to get the best jewelry David Cofee is a genius when it comes to jewelry. Satisfied…read morecustomers Jim And Rae Wohlford

My partner worked with Oz to create me the most stunning ring. I have had SO many compliments from…read moreall my friends and family about the uniqueness and beauty of the ring. SUPER happy. Everything about it is perfect. I highly recommend Moi Moi and all of their staff if you are in the market for a gorgeous ring.

Wedding ring set (including) engagement ring made from palladium and moissanite diamond. For…read morenearly six months, we looked at different designs on Pinterest. Finding a jeweller who was able/willing to work with these materials and custom make Modern-Vintage designs also proved to be a headache. Finally, we contacted Moi Moi Fine Jewellery - QVB. Not only clearly highly professional, but we found them very approachable too. They worked with us to come up with the perfect design to suit my fiancé's refined tastes. When the rings were ready, we went to the Queen Victoria Building excited but a little nervous because the design and engravings were highly intricate and would have required considerable skill to fashion. As it turned out, these rings were absolutely exquisite. Queen Victoria herself would have been impressed. If you want real quality. Approachable and very knowledgeable jewellers to create something truly special, we would recommend Moi Moi Fine Jewellery without hesitation.

I came across Daniella Jewellers when I googled places to get my platinum wedding ring resized…read more They could not have provided better service, explaining how the process worked, resizing the ring beautifully, and managing to convince me that I needed a size K when I was worried it would be too small. I'm so glad I took their (expert) advice, they were absolutely right! Thanks to everyone at Daniella Jewellers!

I don't know anything about jewelry, but Daniella Jewellers was so helpful with the entire process…read morefor an engagement ring; everything from the budget, diamond selection, and design of the ring! They were also very tentative with my schedule and when I needed the ring to be done by. Most importantly, the final product is amazing. My fiance loves her ring and knows it will be timeless! The best service I could ask for!

I wanted to get my grandmother's jewellery valued for her, and I came across Diamonds by Design's…read morewebsite. I must say the amount of information given is amazing, it was great to find it all in the one place. The staff are friendly, and very knowledgable, and looked after me from start to finish. Their jewellery designs are also quite incredible. Highly recommended.

When Michael and I walked into Varouj's store we didnt know how lucky we were to have found such a…read morewonderful man who not only was genuine, patient and kind he was also caring and honestly wanted to make us happy with picking the right rings for our special day. We cannot fault the service we recieved from begininng to end. After 5 years of marriage i still get comments from strangers about my unique, oustanding and special diamond rings. We would not go to any other jeweller and are incredibly grateful to Varouj and his team. Memories, experiences and moments are so important for us and recieving our rings from Varouj on our special wedding day in Fiji was something we will not forget. My engagement ring is the highest of quality, D colour, Clarity SI1 & Excellent Cut. My Husbands ring is one of a kind with a combination of 27 Black diamonds and 12 White Diamonds. Thank you Varouj! Nati and Mikey

Very reliable, trustworthy people and beautiful options of watches and customised jewellery. I got…read moremy engagement ring here and they worked with me patiently until I got the perfect ring. They are experts and willingly explain anything you need to know so you get the best value for your money. I highly recommend Zaeger for all your watches and diamonds/jewellery.