Rouge Jewellers designs and makes custom, handmade jewellery at our workshop bench in Cheltenham, South East Melbourne. We make engagement rings, wedding rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, bangles and chains to order, in all precious metals and gemstones, for women and men. You can start with an idea of your own, with stones you already have, or with inherited jewellery you would like remade.
You do not have to start from new materials. We can often reuse the gold, silver and gemstones from jewellery you already own. See how jewellery remodelling works.
There is no set price, because every piece is different. The cost depends on what you want made, the metal and how much of it the piece needs, the gemstones - their size, colour, clarity and rarity - and how complex the design is. We talk about your budget in the first conversation, before any design begins.
That depends on the same things: what you want made, the materials and gemstones it needs, and how complex the design is. If you need your piece by a certain date, tell us at the start.
These pieces are past commissions and remodels made at our bench. They are not for sale. They show what we can make for you, and many began as a client's own gold or inherited stones.
These contemporary earrings were handcrafted in sterling silver, each featuring a polished amethyst sphere framed by a fine silver band. The band spins freely around both the post and the amethyst ball, creating an effortless sense of movement and light play as the earrings catch the light.
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This custom-made bracelet was designed for a customer who wanted something she could wear every day — a piece that felt refined enough for the evening yet understated enough for day-to-day wear.
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These 9ct rose gold earrings were a custom commission inspired by a beloved pair the client had worn for years. The originals were made from base metal and had lost most of their rose gold plating over time, eventually beginning to irritate her ears.
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This custom piece was designed and made for a 50th birthday recipient who had recently taken up beekeeping. The commission was intended as a truly personal gift — a piece that would not only mark the milestone but also capture this new and joyful chapter in her life.
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A customer approached Rouge Jewellers with a wonderfully personal idea for a birthday gift for her partner — a custom-made earring featuring the logo of the 70s and 80s band Madness. He’d often spoken about how much he loved the band and had always admired their distinctive “M” logo, so she wanted to surprise him with something truly one of a kind.
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A long-time customer asked us to create a replica of his old ID bracelet — a piece he had been gifted for his 21st birthday and worn for over sixty years. Now in his eighties, he and his wife wanted to make a similar one for his grandson, as he had always admired his bracelet and often commented on how much he loved it.
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This sterling silver bangle was a commission for a customer who wanted to breathe new life into her old, unworn silver jewellery. She loved the idea of something symbolic — a piece that carried a sense of movement and direction — so we decided on an arrow design, pairing sentiment with strength.
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This piece began as a pair of 18ct yellow gold and onyx cufflinks that the customer had been gifted years ago but never worn. He loved the look and sentiment of them but, being someone who doesn’t wear cufflinks, he wanted to transform them into something meaningful — a pair of earrings for his wife.
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This custom-made ring began with a simple idea — to create something contemporary yet quietly expressive. The client wanted a silver piece that felt substantial but not heavy, and that had an element of movement to it — something fluid and interesting to wear every day.
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A sentimental commission rooted in memory and meaning. The client wished to reuse the gold from a tiny signet ring she had been given as a baby in the 1940s — a piece steeped in personal history. Rather than melting it down completely, we suggested a reimagining that would preserve its essence while giving it new life in a modern form.
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A commission inspired by a love story — and a thoughtful balance between meaning, design, and budget. A young man approached Rouge Jewellers wanting to gift his girlfriend a one-of-a-kind bracelet in gold to show her how much he loved her. His budget, however, was modest.
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This contemporary-style ring was custom made in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a striking rhodolite garnet cabochon set in a smooth, protective bezel. The stone sits slightly offset against a heavily textured band, creating a subtle sense of asymmetry that enhances its modern, sculptural feel.
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This custom handmade chain was created using recycled gold from jewellery provided by the client — a meaningful transformation that gave new life to pieces once left unworn. Crafted in a mix of 9ct white and yellow gold, the design celebrates contrast, balance, and sustainability, bringing warmth and brightness together in one striking composition.
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Created as a special 21st birthday commission, this piece is a contemporary fusion of bracelet and bangle — affectionately dubbed a “banglet.” Designed with the client’s understated style in mind, the piece reflects both sentiment and substance: a meaningful investment crafted to last a lifetime.
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This bespoke pendant was thoughtfully handcrafted using gold and diamonds from a cherished ring the client had inherited from her late mother. What began as a traditional trilogy ring — with smaller diamonds set delicately into the band — was transformed into a new piece that honours both memory and modern design.
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This bespoke ring was crafted in 18ct yellow gold, designed to give new life to diamonds reclaimed from pieces of jewellery the client had either inherited or no longer wore.
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Come in during opening hours to talk about your piece. You do not need to book. If you want to be sure the jeweller is free to sit down with you, phone first.
6 Station Road Cheltenham, VIC 3192
