Engagement Rings Merri-bek
Merri-bek is Melbourne's northern creative heartland, from the bustle of Sydney Road to the quiet streets of Pascoe Vale and the creek trails of Coburg. People here prize independent makers, honest materials and things with a story, which is exactly the spirit behind a DG and Co. ring. Our melbourne jewellers studio is a straight run down Sydney Road by tram, or a trip on the Upfield line, with video appointments as an easy alternative.
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Discover the DG & Co. Difference in Merri-bek
Merri-bek has never been fond of anything mass produced or impersonal, and we feel the same about jewellery. Each DG and Co. ring is created by a small group of craftspeople working side by side in one Melbourne workshop. You can ask who designed your ring, who set the stone and who polished it, and every answer will be a name rather than a department.
Brunswick, Coburg, Pascoe Vale, Glenroy, Fawkner and Hadfield are all linked to the city by tram or train, so a visit to Collins Street is a simple trip. For anyone with a studio to run, a shift to cover or a baby to settle, a video appointment brings the same experience to the kitchen table.
Our range begins with elegant cheap engagement rings melbourne couples can afford with confidence and extends to commissions of real ambition, all with certified stones, plain advice and a lifelong guarantee.
Certified
Independent IGI or GIA reports are issued for every centre stone, tied to the diamond by a tiny laser inscription.
In-House Craft
A single Melbourne workshop handles each stage, so every ring has people who answer for it.
Ethical
We choose conflict free natural diamonds and identify every lab-grown stone openly. Sourcing information is available whenever you ask.
Lifetime Care
When your ring needs a check, a polish or a new size, we are ready, and the guarantee never expires.
Explore Engagement Rings by Style
These styles are a conversation starter. Merri-bek clients personalise the diamond, the setting, the metal and the finishing, then examine lifelike 3D renders and sign them off in writing before our jewellers lift a tool.
Solitaire
One stone, perfectly framed. The claws and gallery are shaped to your diamond's own proportions, which means a lower, more secure and more comfortable ring than a stock mount could offer. Quiet, confident and endlessly wearable.
Side Stones
A small diamond on each side of the centre stone adds breadth and brightness at the shoulders. Round, baguette, pear and marquise accents each change the mood, and we advise which will flatter your stone most.
Halo
A ring of tiny diamonds enlarges the centre stone's presence and adds a gentle shimmer. The hidden halo version slips beneath the stone, revealing itself only when the ring is tilted or viewed from the side.
Three Stone
A central diamond with a partner on each side, often chosen to speak of a shared past, present and future. We adjust the stones until the trio feels balanced, with the middle diamond clearly leading.
Pavé and Engraved
Tiny diamonds are set along the band to create an unbroken thread of light. Hand engraving adds pattern, initials or a date, which suits couples who like their jewellery to carry a private story.
Vintage
Edwardian filigree, Art Deco angles and beaded milgrain edges, remade by hand in Melbourne. For people who love the look of the past, here is a brand new ring built with modern strength, certified stones and a full paper trail.
Natural & Lab-Grown Diamonds in Merri-bek
Merri-bek clients tend to ask thoughtful questions about where a diamond comes from and what it costs the planet, and we welcome them. Our answer begins with transparency. We explain how natural and lab-grown stones differ, disclose which is which, and let your values lead the choice. We receive no extra reward for steering you either way.
Natural diamonds are formed deep in the earth and hold their value well in the resale market. Lab-grown diamonds are the same gem produced in a laboratory, graded by the same bodies and typically more affordable per carat. Whichever you choose, our Melbourne team inspects the stone in person before offering it to you.
Both Options. Fully Certified.
- Natural diamond: formed underground, sourced free of conflict, strong in resale
- Lab-grown diamond: the same gem made above ground, often larger or clearer for the money
- Either choice: independently certified and inspected in person in Melbourne
- Our approach: open about origins, and led by your values
Your finished ring is insured for its full value all the way to your door. Please supply a street address that can accept a signed delivery, as we cannot send to PO boxes.
Design Your Own Engagement Ring in Merri-bek
Many people in Merri-bek would rather make something than buy it, and a custom ring suits that instinct. We begin by listening to who the ring is for, what they love, what they wear and what they would never put on. Those details guide every choice that follows.
You will see shortlisted diamonds on 360 degree video, each introduced by the specialist who inspected it. Realistic renders come next, and we revise them with you until they match the ring in your imagination. Production begins only after you confirm the design in writing.
Our custom made engagement rings page covers each stage, and the diamond ring creator is a handy way to play with shapes and metals before we speak.
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Five Stages to Your Finished Ring
- Consultation: Come to Collins Street or meet us online, and tell us about the person the ring is for.
- Stone Selection: We select certified diamonds, check them in person and present them with our own comments.
- 3D Renders: Lifelike views show the design from every side, and we revise it until it feels right.
- Melbourne Production: Our jewellers make the ring in our own workshop, following the approved plans.
- Merri-bek Delivery: Your ring arrives insured, with its report, valuation and lifetime guarantee.
Can an inherited or old piece of jewellery be reused in a new ring?
Often, yes, and many Merri-bek clients love the idea. A diamond or gemstone from a family piece can be examined, graded and reset in a new design made in Melbourne, which keeps its history alive while giving it a form you will actually wear. We assess the stone's condition first and tell you candidly what is possible. Our remodelling team can carry out this kind of project from start to finish, and we are happy to look at a piece with you before any decision is made.
Consult with an Engagement Ring Specialist
Our consultants combine gemmological training with years beside the bench, so they can discuss a diamond's science and a ring's daily wear with equal ease. They will explain why a particular claw suits a particular stone, how gold and platinum age, and which parts of a grading report deserve your attention. Nothing is too small to ask.
You are matched with one consultant for the entire journey, from the first call through delivery and every service afterwards. Handovers are avoided on purpose, so the person who advises you will always remember what you said at the start.
Should a solitaire engagement rings design win your heart, we can sketch a platinum band wedding ring to partner it and, one day, eternity band settings to mark an anniversary. Plenty of Merri-bek clients also ask about diamond bracelets melbourne as lasting keepsakes, and we are pleased to help with those as well.
Level 27, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9653 9562 / 13 0064 7767
info@diamondgold.com.au
Three Points of Entry
- Video or phone consultation: a calm hour with no obligation, led by the specialist who will stay with your ring until delivery
- Browse and enquire online: explore the certified collection whenever you like and send us any question
- Collins Street studio visit: by appointment, by tram along Sydney Road or on the Upfield line from Brunswick, Coburg and Fawkner
What Our Customers Say
Five star reviews from clients across Australia, including couples from Melbourne's northern suburbs.
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We live off Sydney Road and rode the tram in on a Saturday. The consultant was thoughtful, unhurried and genuinely excited about diamonds, which made us excited too. We left with a design we love and a clear idea of what it would cost.
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I wanted to reuse my grandmother's stone, and the team handled it so respectfully. They explained what was possible, showed me renders and delivered a ring that feels both new and deeply familiar. I could not be happier.
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We did the whole thing online between shifts. Every call was scheduled around us, the renders were spot on, and the ring arrived beautifully packaged. My partner is still smiling.
Engagement Ring Education
A little reading before you visit makes the experience smoother and the result more personal. Our guides cover the decisions that most affect how a ring looks and lasts, and each can be read in a few minutes. Start with a tour of every ring style in our collection. If you are tempted by something unconventional such as a tanzanite for engagement ring, or you love the balance of our three stone engagement rings, our team will gladly talk it through. Merri-bek couples also ask about the diamond bracelet australia range as a gift for a milestone, which we can cover in the same appointment.
Engagement Ring Styles and Settings
A visual guide to every setting we create, helping you describe the ring you can picture.
Pricing GuideHow to Buy a Diamond: 2026 Cost Guide
A frank explanation of diamond pricing today, natural and lab-grown, so your budget stands on firm ground.
Sizing GuideHow to Size a Ring
Request our free sizer, measure at home and send us the result for a ring that fits right away.
Our Top Engagement Ring Designs
These designs have been the favourites of Australian couples through 2025 and 2026. Each is made to order in Melbourne and travels to Merri-bek insured, with every certificate and report.
Solitaire Oval
An elongated oval diamond in yellow or white gold, set low and secure.
PopularHidden Halo
A hidden ring of sparkle that glints only from the side.
MeaningfulThree Stone Oval
An oval centrepiece with round or pear diamonds in balanced company.
RomanticToi et Moi
Two diamonds side by side in one beautifully curved band.
HeritageVintage Milgrain
Beaded detail added by hand to give a new ring a timeworn charm.
ArchitecturalEmerald Cut Solitaire
Calm step facets and clean lines with a mirror like finish.
Frequently Asked by Merri-bek Clients
What aftercare is offered once my ring has been delivered?
Your lifetime guarantee covers routine inspections and resizing, which you can arrange in person or by post. For anything bigger, our jewellery repair team can restore a damaged ring, and our jewellery remodel service can transform an older piece into something that suits you now. Many Merri-bek clients return for other celebrations, perhaps a platinum diamond bracelets design to mark an anniversary.
How long before a proposal should we begin?
About two months is comfortable for most rings. Design typically takes a couple of weeks, and production takes two to five weeks after approval, longer for intricate work or rare coloured stones. Tell us your date at the first consultation and we will plan the schedule around it, saying plainly if it looks tight. A little spare time keeps the whole experience relaxed.
Your Commission Awaits.
We Are Ready to Begin.
Arrange a no-obligation visit to our Melbourne studio, or speak with us by video or phone from home. Merri-bek couples receive the same thoughtful, expert care as everybody who comes to our workshop.
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