Renowned for his artistry and attention to detail, Matthew Ely handcrafts custom jewellery that’s as individual as the person wearing it. Every piece begins with a conversation—whether you're inspired by a memory, a gemstone, or a treasured heirloom. From initial sketch to final polish, Matthew personally oversees each stage, ensuring your bespoke jewellery reflects your story and style.
Crafted by hand, designed with heart at the Matthew Ely Jewellery Workshop & Boutique.
Renowned for his artistry and attention to detail, Matthew Ely handcrafts custom jewellery that’s as individual as the person wearing it. Every piece begins with a conversation—whether you're inspired by a memory, a gemstone, or a treasured heirloom. From initial sketch to final polish, Matthew personally oversees each stage, ensuring your bespoke jewellery reflects your story and style.
This is custom made jewellery—crafted by hand, designed with heart at the Matthew Ely Jewellery Workshop & Boutique.
Custom Made Gallery
Need a little inspiration? View a range of bespoke custom jewellery designs that have been handcrafted by Matthew Ely.
Custom Engagement Rings
Be inspired by these unique custom engagement rings, each one handcrafted for a special Matthew Ely client.
The Custom Jewellery Process
Step 1: A Private Consultation
It starts with a private consultation over a glass of French champagne. Whether you arrive with a clear vision or are simply exploring ideas, Matthew Ely will help bring your design to life. You're welcome to bring along sketches, heirlooms, or nothing at all. With decades of experience and a vast archive of bespoke designs, Matthew will guide you through the process, shaping a one-of-a-kind piece that’s entirely yours.
Step 2: Select Gems, Metals & Style
With a design taking shape, Matthew will guide you through a curated selection of diamonds, colourful gemstones, precious metals and settings to suit your style and bring your ideas into focus. From personalised engravings to hidden details and subtle flourishes, every element is thoughtfully refined—ensuring the final piece is distinctly yours, rich with meaning and a true reflection of your story.
Step 3: The First Sketch
Matthew will sketch your bespoke design by hand—translating your ideas into a beautifully detailed artwork. Each line reflects your vision, refined through collaboration until every detail feels just right. Whether you come with a clear concept or discover it along the way, this stage brings your story into focus. The finished sketch becomes more than a blueprint—it’s a keepsake to treasure, capturing the journey that shaped your piece.
Step 4: Handcrafting Your Piece
Once your design is finalised, the real magic begins. At the Matthew Ely Workshop, master jewellers bring your piece to life—sourcing each gemstone individually, shaping the metal by hand, and setting every element with care. Matthew personally oversees each stage of the process, from casting to engraving, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship. What began as an idea is now transformed into a future heirloom.
The Custom Jewellery Process
Step 1: A Private Consultation
It starts with a private consultation over a glass of French champagne. Whether you arrive with a clear vision or are simply exploring ideas, Matthew Ely will help bring your design to life. You're welcome to bring along sketches, heirlooms, or nothing at all. With decades of experience and a vast archive of bespoke designs, Matthew will guide you through the process, shaping a one-of-a-kind piece that’s entirely yours.
Step 2: Select Gems, Metals & Style
With a design taking shape, Matthew will guide you through a curated selection of diamonds, coloured gemstones, metals and settings to suit your style and bring your ideas into focus. From personalised engravings to hidden details and subtle flourishes, every element is thoughtfully refined—ensuring the final piece is distinctly yours, rich with meaning and a true reflection of your story.
Step 3: The First Sketch
Matthew will sketch your bespoke design by hand—translating your ideas into a beautifully detailed artwork. Each line reflects your vision, refined through collaboration until every detail feels just right. Whether you come with a clear concept or discover it along the way, this stage brings your story into focus. The finished sketch becomes more than a blueprint—it’s a keepsake to treasure, capturing the journey that shaped your piece.
Step 4: Handcrafting Your Piece
Once your design is finalised, the real magic begins. At the Matthew Ely Workshop, master jewellers bring your piece to life—sourcing each gemstone individually, shaping the metal by hand, and setting every element with care. Matthew personally oversees each stage of the process, from casting to engraving, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship. What began as an idea is now transformed into a future heirloom.
View Custom Jewellery
Be inspired by this collection of unique bespoke pieces, custom designed for our Matthew Ely clients and handcrafted at the Matthew Ely Jewellery Workshop & Boutique.
View Custom Jewellery
Be inspired by this collection of unique bespoke pieces, custom designed for our Matthew Ely clients and handcrafted at the Matthew Ely Jewellery Workshop & Boutique.
Custom Made Jewellery Q&As
How does the custom jewellery process work?
The first step is to book a private custom made jewellery consultation.
While sipping champagne at the luxury Matthew Ely Jewellery boutique, you will work directly with Matthew to conceptualise your piece – whether it’s an engagement ring, an anniversary present, or a future family heirloom.
You’ll discuss and select a design, gemstones, shape, cut, colour and personal touches, working together to finesse the perfect sketch.
From here, your piece will be handmade at the Matthew Ely Sydney jewellery boutique. You will be kept up to date every step of the way, so the final product will exactly match what you envisioned.
Your piece will be presented alongside original sketches, certificates and photographs of the design process.
What should I bring to my custom jewellery consultation?
If you choose, please bring along any photographs, artworks or references that have inspired you.
You are also welcome to bring existing pieces of jewellery or loose gemstones that you would like to have remodelled or incorporated into your new custom design.
I’m not sure what I want. Can I still book a custom jewellery consultation?
While many clients come to their consultation with an idea or inspiration in mind, we are also very happy to work with you from scratch.
We can start your consultation by viewing a selection of pieces on display at the boutique to help clarify your personal style and preferences. We can then sketch out a few potential options to help you visualise and decide on a final design.
What kind of custom made jewellery is possible?
The sky's the limit, whether you want to remodel vintage jewellery, incorporate existing family gemstones, or design from scratch. Custom made engagement rings, wedding rings, brooches, statement earrings, intricate engravings... even custom made dog collars!
We have access to a vast range of unique and one-of-a-kind gemstones.
In other words, anything's possible.
Do you design custom engagement rings and wedding rings?
We absolutely do.
Book a private engagement ring or wedding ring consultation to start the process. Whether you're after a classic diamond ring or unique gemstone design, we can run you through the options and help you find the perfect engagement ring or wedding rings.
We'll work within your budget and advise on factors like the cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of your chosen gemstone.
Custom Made Jewellery Q&As
How does the custom jewellery process work?
The first step is to book a private custom made jewellery consultation.
While sipping champagne at the luxury Matthew Ely Jewellery boutique, you will work directly with Matthew to conceptualise your piece – whether it’s an engagement ring, an anniversary present, or a future family heirloom.
You’ll discuss and select a design, gemstones, shape, cut, colour and personal touches, working together to finesse the perfect sketch.
From here, your piece will be handmade at the Matthew Ely Sydney jewellery boutique. You will be kept up to date every step of the way, so the final product will exactly match what you envisioned.
Your piece will be presented alongside original sketches, certificates and photographs of the design process.
What should I bring to my custom jewellery consultation?
If you choose, please bring along any photographs, artworks or references that have inspired you.
You are also welcome to bring existing pieces of jewellery or loose gemstones that you would like to have remodelled or incorporated into your new custom design.
I’m not sure what I want. Can I still book a custom jewellery consultation?
While many clients come to their consultation with an idea or inspiration in mind, we are also very happy to work with you from scratch.
We can start your consultation by viewing a selection of pieces on display at the boutique to help clarify your personal style and preferences. We can then sketch out a few potential options to help you visualise and decide on a final design.
What kind of custom made jewellery is possible?
The sky's the limit, whether you want to remodel vintage jewellery, incorporate existing family gemstones, or design from scratch. Custom made engagement rings, wedding rings, brooches, statement earrings, intricate engravings... even custom made dog collars!
We have access to a vast range of unique and one-of-a-kind gemstones.
In other words, anything's possible.
Do you design custom engagement rings and wedding rings?
We absolutely do.
Book a private engagement ring or wedding ring consultation to start the process. Whether you're after a classic diamond ring or unique gemstone design, we can run you through the options and help you find the perfect engagement ring or wedding rings.
We'll work within your budget and advise on factors like the cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of your chosen gemstone.
