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

From the owner: Varoujan Jewellers is one of Sydney's leading jewellery designers. Established in 1977, our…read moreextensive knowledge will help you buy the perfect diamond, ring or accessory for your special occasion. We pride ourselves on the impeccable quality of our pieces, our unique designs and our friendly service. Our in-house jewellery designers have won multiple awards and recognitions from such associations as De Beers and Harpers Bazaar Magazine's Diamond Guild of Australia Awards competitions as well as the Jewellers Association of Australia Awards. Conveniently located in the the new Sydney City Westfield shopping centre, between Hugo Boss and Mulberry on Level 3, yet very private, our guests are treated with integrity and care, making their experience informative, full of joy, and creating a sense of fulfillment which is unsurpassed. Our experienced designers at Varoujan Jewellers have won numerous prestigious awards and received recognitions including

Visited this store on vacation back in 2018 and get a great opal ring that was in great condition…read more It was our 5 year anniversary so I got my wife a custom ring from Opal Minded that just arrived. Christian was great at helping to figure out the perfect configuration for the occasion. You won't be disappointed.

I came by just to see the Australian opals. Obviously, I am quite partial to them, but nothing like…read moreseeing your name on a store front and people passing by to take a look at the jewelry. Really pleasant experience. Finished my Sydney experience on a good note.

Beautiful opal jewelry! My boyfriend has ordered from them twice. First experience was great , but…read morethe second time he ordered from Australia opal cutters. They sent 2 of the 3 rings in the wrong size, and we emailed them to let them know and they never fixed the issue or gave us a solution in fact, they never responded to the last email that we sent them about the rings being the wrong size so we will not be ordering from them again and I would not recommend doing business with this company.

We were helped by Yendi. She taught us about opals, sources and grading. It was a fun and…read moreeducational experience. Next time we go back weʻll probably buy loose opals. We bought two sets of earrings. We highly revommend Australian Opal Cutters.

Great service! Highly recommend their service and they have good workmanship…read more Michelle at Martin Place boutique is very helpful. She was very pleasant to deal with.

From the owner: Engagement Rings - Dress Rings - Earrings - Bracelets - Necklaces - Wedding Bands - Pink Diamonds -…read moreBaby Jewellery - Pearls

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!

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

Sometimes tour groups lead you to local "shop", and occasionally the visit was well worth the time…read moreand sometimes money. So was our recent OAT experience at Altmann + Cherny, especially if you were a woman. I enjoyed the orientation video and demonstration on how Opal mining works, and was certainly impressed with the low pressure and experienced professionalism of staff. After discounts, "sticker shock" receded for some really amazing looking pieces.

Whether you are an opal specialist or a visiting tourist with little knowledge about opals, we…read morehighly recommend that you stop by Altmann + Cherny in downtown Sydney. Staff is very professional and helpful. They have extensive experience in working with tourists from various parts of the globe. We were fortunate to work with Fiona Altmann, a third generation owner of the business. She never pressured us into buying costly jewelry. She was very helpful in telling us about various types of opals. The shop has an extensive array of opal inspired jewelry in just about all price ranges. We consider ourselves fortunate to have found this store, and we bought opal rings to help us remember our great time in Sydney.

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.

This is a fancy-looking store right by the Museum of Contemporary Art (the street side, not the…read moreharbour side). They carry both opals and South Sea pearls, in addition to having a few sapphires, so mineralogically, you're covered for Australian gem souvenirs. The staff are friendly and eager to tell you about opals; jewelry ranges from stunning and incredibly expensive to actually quite affordable (ask for the opals set in sterling silver). The salesclerk who was watching me not only told me they were having a sale, but whipped out her calculator without me asking to convert the price into US dollars (the first question in any tourist-oriented store is always "where are you from?"). She volunteered that they could do the tax-free paperwork in the store and explained exactly how it worked. (I recommend this; no standing in line at the airport.)

Opals have been mined for thousands of years, but today most opals come from the Australian…read moreOutback. My dad has always had a fascination with opals as that is my mom's birthstone. The most precious opals in Australia come from Lightning Ridge, Queensland, and Coober Pedy. Coober Pedy comes from the Aboriginal language and means "white man in a hole." The miners and their families live underground to escape the brutal summer heat of the Australian Outback, hence the name of the city. It was so interesting to learn more about these precious gems from Lucy at Cosmopolitan Jewellers. The famous Black Opals from Lightning Ridge. The unique Queensland Boulder Opals filled with brilliant colors. The stunning milky white opals from Coober Pedy. Lucy gave us what turned out to be a two hour lesson in the history of opals. So amazing to see so many different types of opals. We were even able to hold a precious black opal that cost $330,000 AUD. Just stunning. Thank goodness my dad didn't drop it!! The store sells both set and loose opals as well as South Sea pearls, pink diamonds and other precious gems. They have beautiful items at many different price points. It is located along the historic Rocks area in the Central Business District. Thanks to Darryl at Real Sydney Tours and Lucy at Cosmopolitan Jewellers for a great experience learning more about opals. My mom loves her beautiful opal earrings that I gave her for her 60th wedding anniversary.

This shop has all the looks of a bomb having gone off inside it, a jewelry bomb. Every nook and…read morecranny is draped in something sparkly and beautiful making it impossible for anyone with any magpie tendencies to pass by the shop without a quick look-in. Although this is not the only place that Tresors exhibits, they usually have a stall at the Antiques Fair, it is soon to close so it's important to remember this shop is still around. The shop assistant told me that the shop had always stocked the "more fun" things anyway. Their pieces are a variety of costume, antique and estate collection jewelry which hasn't been tampered with, so you'll find the prices and styles range wildly. Most pieces are one-offs. I could barely tear myself away, though I've definitely made note of this one for any friends' up and coming Birthdays (or presents to myself). Without a doubt there'll be something for everyone in there, and (for the blokes) the shop assistants are just gorgeous!

After years of longingly looking into the front window, today I made my first purchase from…read moreTresors, and I'm so sorry I waited this long to step inside. But antique/ old wares stores can be somewhat intimidating, with "invite only" style security, or posh/ rude staff. I've often found myself "looking shyly", too self conscious to ask questions, and hurridly scurrying out the door. My experience today at Tresors was anything but. On taking a gulp and stepping inside, I was greeted warmly by staff, who let me look unattended for as long as I needed until I approached them for assistance. The aim today was to find the perfect 30th gift for a dear friend, something beautiful, and one of a kind. To be honest, I'd say I found that "special something" 100 times over, such was the volume and collection of antique, vintage, estate, costume jewellery and ornaments packed into this modest store. I must've spent over an hour rifiling through what felt like grandma's treasure box, scouring their many drawers of beads and semi precious stone necklaces in every possible colour of the rainbow, aurora borealis, lapis lazuli, german art deco beads, citrine and 60's vintage mod beads. Each beautiful piece had a story, and nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Tresors who respectfully and patiently answered all my questions and made thoughtful suggestions, I even learned a thing or two and had a laugh in the process =) I finally decided on a beautiful string of pastel agate beads, (pictured). THE place to come for necklaces, beads, rings, brooches, bangles, bracelets and trinkets, not simply an excellent vintage store, but a collection lovingly curated by Jenny and her lovely and knowledgeable staff who know each piece personally. I simply can't recommend this store enough, do pay them a visit!