WHAT WE DO
With over 21 years of experience in all aspects of the fine and antique jewellery industry, Kallure Jewellery has meticulously honed a unique set of skills.
Whether it be hand engraving and finishing, or a patina, these near-forgotten practises can only be achieved by years of understanding and mastering distinctive techniques.
Browse our extensive range of services and get in touch to understand how we can tailor each of them to your personal needs.
Custom Design
We design for those who want to wear their story. Your jewellery is a reflection of your personal style and spirit, it's intertwined with your identity, your self expression. Kara approaches each custom piece with reverence for the wearer’s unique journey and lifestyle to embody who they are and what they love. Our custom design service includes all budgets and styles of jewellery and is only limited by your imagination.
Re-Design
Weaving the past, present and future together by reimagining unused pieces is one of our favourite things to do. Whether it be heirloom, found treasure, keepsake or a token of forgotten love, unworn jewellery is such a wasted opportunity for self expression. Let us give an old gem a new home and create a piece that represents you, now, while paying homage to what came before. Book an appointment to visit us in the studio, bring along your existing pieces, diamonds and gems and we can start designing your dream piece.
Restoration
We understand the deeply sentimental, personal connection that people have with their jewels, so we treat your precious heirlooms, keepsakes and beloved treasures with the care & attention they deserve. With extensive experience working with antique jewellery, our team understands the intricate and delicate nature of restoration, and our master jewellers are uniquely skilled in the specific techniques required to breathe new life back into your cherished jewels.
Repairs
Too often we keep our favourite jewels tucked away in a drawer because we’ve over worn them and they need a little love and attention. Our repair services cover a large range of general repairs, but more specifically include ring resizing, claw re-tipping, polish & rhodium plating, stone re-setting as well as gemstone & diamond replacement. Book an appointment so we can assess your piece and a formal quote will be provided before repairs are commenced.
GEM AND DIAMOND SOURCING
With a GIA Certificate in Practical Diamond Grading, Kara personally sources diamonds and gems globally. She has a particular interest in unexpected gemstone colourways paired with classic and contemporary diamond cuts and has nurtured relationships with Australian and international suppliers to ensure access to the most sought-after diamonds and gems.
Kallure has an in-house Trove that can be explored via appointment at the studio. Should you seek a particular stone or cut outside the Trove, Kara will source a selection within that range, and then invite you to share in the process of selecting that ‘special one’ that speaks to you. Our ultimate vision is to create fine jewellery that is 100% traceable from the mine to your jewellery box. We consciously work alongside suppliers with ethical and inclusive practices, who are committed to ethical mining and conflict-free materials, and where possible we work with local and Responsible Jewellery Council-certified businesses.
hand engraving and diamond laser inscribing
Hand engraving is a near-lost art and we work with one of Melbourne's last remaining master engravers, using classic techniques and tools, with decades of experience, to ensure your unique piece is as personal to you as your story.
Diamond laser inscribing allows our clients to further personalize their piece. While there are limitations on what & how much can be inscribed on the girdle of a diamond, laser inscription can act as a security barcode for your diamond, inscribing the certificate number onto the girdle of your diamond means you can always be sure it’s yours.
Computer Aided Design
Some clients choose to utilise our CAD (Computed Aided Design) service to really help visualise their unique piece. We illustrate your concept using 3D technology by providing a fully rendered drawing from every angle, allowing you to completely understand the features and formation of your design. A 3D wax model can also be printed for a complete inspection and then cast into metal of your choosing from the design file.
FAMILY CREST DESIGN
Maybe you have an existing family crest you connect with, perhaps you'd like to update it, or you could let us custom design your very own bespoke family crest, one that represents your unique story. To develop a timeless representation of you and your loved ones we embark on a personal journey to uncover your beliefs, unveil your past & explore your future. We embed aspects of your story & heritage through the discovery of what is meaningful to you, your family and your loved ones.
GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND IDENTIFICATION
We use only the leading gemological laboratories around the world such as GIA (Gemological Institute of America), HRD (Diamond High Council Antwerp) and GSL (Gem Studies Laboratory Sydney) to provide identification for loose gemstones and diamonds. If you have a treasure you are curious about, we can un-set and re-set stones for identification, and provide you with a formal certification.
GEM CUTTING AND POLISHING
If you have a damaged gemstone or diamond that you are not ready to part with, our team are extremely skilled in re-cutting and re-polishing chipped and broken jewels. We also source raw & rough specimens to custom cut into various shapes and sizes depending on the nature of the design brief.
JEWELLERY POLISHING AND CLEANING
Perhaps your precious jewels are lacking a little lustre and looking a bit tired? Maybe the rhodium plating has worn off or oxidization has set in leaving your piece tarnished and discoloured. Make an appointment for us to inspect your piece, where we will discuss the appropriate solution and technique to clean and polish your treasured item and bring it back to life. Revive your piece to the sparkle and brilliance it had the day you first wore it.