Handmade Jewellery Kiama NSW | Bespoke Rings & Remodelling

About Us

The South Coast's Bespoke Jewellery Studio

Welcome to Sara Handmade Jewellery - where exquisite design meets over 20 years of expert experience. Based in Kiama on the NSW South Coast, we specialise in custom made jewellery, bespoke engagement rings, and jewellery remodelling for clients across the South Coast, Wollongong, Sydney, the Southern Highlands, and Canberra.

Every piece is a genuine collaboration. You work directly with Sara - a qualified gemmologist, a designer and lover of all things jewellery - from your first consultation through to the day you hold your finished jewellery. No middlemen, no salespeople. Just you and the maker.

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Pear rubellite tourmaline and diamond halo rose gold ring - bespoke handmade jewellery by Sara, Kiama NSW

Handcrafted in Kiama, NSW

What We Create

Bespoke Jewellery Services

Whether you're celebrating a special milestone, honouring a memory, or simply spoiling yourself - we have a service designed for you.

Custom Made Jewellery

Bring your vision to life with a bespoke piece designed exclusively for you. From meaningful pendants and statement rings to intricate earrings, we guide you through every step of the design process.

Explore Custom Made Jewellery

Bespoke Engagement Rings

Design an engagement ring that's as unique as your love story. Choose from GIA-certified diamonds, rare Australian sapphires, vibrant tourmalines, and other exceptionally coloured gemstones.

Design Your Engagement Ring

Jewellery Remodelling

Transform your unworn, out-of-date or inherited jewellery into something new and beautiful. We sustainably repurpose your gold and gemstones into a design you'll reach for every day.

Reimagine Your Heirloom

Jewellery repair and restoration service Kiama

Repairs & Restoration

Restore your treasured pieces to their original beauty. From worn settings and missing stones to antique restoration, our skilled artisans handle every repair with precision and genuine care.

Restore Something Treasured

Bring your vision to life with a bespoke piece designed exclusively for you.

Explore Custom Made

Design an engagement ring that's as unique as your love story.

Design Your Ring

Transform your unworn or inherited jewellery into something new and beautiful.

Reimagine Your Heirloom

Restore your treasured pieces to their original beauty.

Restore Something Treasured

Get Started

Your First Consultation Is Complimentary

No obligation - just a relaxed conversation about what you'd love to create. Meet Sara in our Kiama studio or via video call from anywhere in NSW, Sydney, or Canberra.

No obligation - just a conversation
In-studio or video call (FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp)
Work directly with Sara - not a salesperson
Transparent pricing from the very start
3D design preview before any crafting begins

Sara takes on a limited number of new commissions each month.

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The Difference

Why Choose Sara Handmade Jewellery?

A boutique, personalised experience you simply won't find in a mainstream jewellery store - led by a qualified gemmologist and designer with over 20 years of industry expertise.

Coloured Gemstone Specialists

The leading experts between Sydney and Canberra - rare sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, rubies, emeralds, and designer cuts unavailable in mainstream retail.

You Work Directly with Sara

No account managers. No salespeople. From first consultation to finished piece, you deal directly with the designer, gemmologist, and creator.

3D Design Previews

See a detailed rendering of your piece before a single stone is set. Clear pricing, clear timelines, and open communication throughout.

Ethically & Sustainably Sourced

Every gemstone and precious metal is responsibly sourced. We advise on lab-grown options and support sustainable, Australian-made practices.

Proudly Australian Made

Designed, crafted, and delivered from Sara's Kiama studio on the NSW South Coast. Every piece is a celebration of Australian artisanship and genuine personal connection.

Floating diamond pendant by Sara - bespoke handmade jewellery Kiama NSW

Qualified
Gemmologist
& Designer

Sara at her jewellery bench crafting a bespoke piece in Kiama

How It Works

Your Custom Jewellery Journey

Consultation

Share your vision in a complimentary, relaxed consultation - in our Kiama studio or via video call.

Gemstone Selection

Explore our curated collection of rare, ethically sourced gemstones. Sara hand-selects stones for their unique character, colour and brilliance.

Design & 3D Preview

Sara creates a design by sketch or 3D rendering so you can visualise and refine every detail before any crafting begins.

Crafted with Precision

Your piece is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail in Sara's Kiama studio, with progress updates along the way.

Delivery

Receive your finished piece beautifully presented - collect from our Kiama studio or delivered securely anywhere in Australia.

Sara Harbeck - qualified gemmologist and jewellery designer, Kiama NSW

Qualified
Gemmologist
& Designer

Meet Sara

Meet Sara - Gemmologist & Designer

With over 20 years of industry experience, Sara Harbeck is one of Australia's most dedicated coloured gemstone specialists and bespoke jewellery designers. Passionate about helping women and couples celebrate life's most meaningful moments, Sara brings deep expertise, a personal touch, and genuine warmth to every client relationship.

Her knowledge of rare, coloured gemstones - from Ceylon sapphires and Paraiba tourmalines to Australian teal sapphires - is unmatched between Sydney and Canberra. When you work with Sara, you are working with the designer and gemmologist that brings your vision to life.

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Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"Sara designed our engagement ring and it is absolutely beautiful. She took the time to really understand what we wanted and the whole experience was so personal. We couldn't be happier."

- Jess & Tom, Sydney NSW

★★★★★

"I brought Sara my late mother's jewellery and she transformed it into something I wear every single day. The process was beautiful and Sara was so caring throughout. Truly exceptional."

- Margaret, Wollongong NSW

★★★★★

"As someone who had never considered a coloured stone, Sara showed me a sapphire that I fell in love with immediately. My custom ring is unlike anything I've ever seen - and completely me."

- Claire, Canberra ACT

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your complimentary design consultation with Sara.

Our boutique studio is at 2/130 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533. We also offer consultations via video call - FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Zoom - for clients in Sydney, Canberra, and across the South Coast.

Every piece is unique. Bespoke engagement rings typically start from $2,500, depending on the metal type, stone choice, and design complexity. We provide transparent, itemised quotes at your complimentary consultation.

Absolutely - jewellery remodelling is one of our most popular and meaningful services. We work with heirloom stones and metals, preserving the sentimental value while transforming it into a design you'll wear every day.

Most custom pieces take 4–8 weeks from initial consultation to delivery. We'll give you a clear timeline at your first consultation. Rush commissions may be possible - contact us to discuss.

Completely. Many of our clients come with just a feeling or a vague idea. Sara will guide you through styles, stones, and settings. There is no pressure and absolutely no obligation at any stage.

Serving All of NSW & Beyond

Visit Our Kiama Studio - or Connect from Anywhere

Our studio is at 2/130 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW, open Tuesday to Saturday. Video consultations via FaceTime, WhatsApp or Zoom are available for clients throughout Australia.

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Bespoke
JewelleryDesigned for You,
Made by Hand

The South Coast's Bespoke Jewellery Studio