The Micheli Bespoke Process
At Micheli, we believe the journey to creating your signature piece should be as inspiring as the jewellery itself. We have honed a collaborative four-step process that ensures your custom design is technically flawless, ethically sourced, and uniquely yours.
What You Can Create
Custom Rings
From striking cocktail rings to tailored dress rings, we design finger-skirting masterworks. Each ring is engineered for perfect balance and impact.
Bespoke Pendants & Necklaces
Designed to sit perfectly, our custom pendants and necklaces range from minimalist architectural slides to ornate, gem-set statement pieces.
Tailored Bracelets & Cuffs
Whether you are seeking a meticulously calibrated tennis bracelet or a bold, structured gold cuff, our wristwear is custom-fit to your exact proportions.
Bespoke Earrings
From classic diamond studs calibrated to catch the light, to dramatic drop designs engineered with perfect fluid movement, we craft earrings that elevate the everyday.
Custom Brooches & Pins
A nod to heritage craftsmanship, our custom brooches and pins are sculptural masterworks designed to make a statement.
How The Custom Process Works
The Design Consultation
Your journey begins with a private conversation at our Malvern or Moonee Ponds studio to explore your vision, budget, lifestyle, and aesthetic direction.
Gemstone & Diamond Sourcing
Once your design concept is locked in, we curate a premium selection of GIA-certified natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, or rare coloured gemstones, before your private viewing to hand-pick the exact stone.
Design Visualisation & Precision
To ensure absolute structural perfection before any metal is cast, we transition your design into a high-definition 3D CAD model for you to review to examine every proportion exactly as it will wear.
Master Craftsmanship & Collection
Upon your final approval, our Melbourne master jewellers bring your piece to life in our local workshop, ready for collection within six to eight weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of custom jewellery can I create at Micheli?
Beyond custom engagement rings, we regularly design bespoke fine jewellery for self-gifting, major birthdays, and achievements. Our custom work includes signature cocktail rings, tailored tennis bracelets, bespoke diamond pendants, and architectural earrings built to your exact preferences.
Can I remodel existing or sentimental jewellery into something new?
Yes, this is a core part of our bespoke offering. We can credit or melt down your existing gold and repurpose family diamonds or sentimental gemstones into a completely new, contemporary design. It is the ultimate way to honor your family heritage while creating a modern legacy you will actually wear.
Do I need to have a specific design in mind before booking?
Not at all. Many of our clients come to us simply knowing they want to treat themselves to a significant piece of fine jewellery but aren't sure where to start. During your appointment, we look at styles that complement your personal taste and design a piece completely from scratch.
How long does the custom jewellery process take?
We prioritise artisanal quality and technical precision over speed. The complete bespoke journey typically takes 6-8 weeks. This timeframe allows us to source the finest stones and execute every handcrafted detail up to our strict quality standards.
Ready to create something uniquely yours?
Experience the Micheli difference in person. Book a consultation at our Malvern or Moonee Ponds boutiques to design your own bespoke piece of jewellery, unique to your story.
The Bespoke Journal
Jewellery as Self-Expression: Wearing What You Actually Mean
On style, identity, and the case for having something made that's unambiguously you.
Make It Yours: On Personalised Jewellery That Actually Means Something
Birthstones, initial pieces, and what it means to have something made around you.
Self-Gifting. You Don't Need a Reason. But Here Are a Few Good Ones.
On buying yourself something beautiful, and why it should be made for you, not just chosen by you.
