Bespoke Jewellery
by a Qualified Gemmologist
- Kiama, South Coast NSW
Coloured gemstone specialists creating bespoke pieces for discerning clients across the South Coast, Sydney and Canberra.
The South Coast's Bespoke Jewellery Studio
Welcome to Sara Handmade Jewellery — where exquisite design meets over 20 years of expert craftsmanship. 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 and designer — from your first consultation through to the day you hold your finished jewellery. No middlemen, no salespeople. Just you and the maker.
Bespoke Jewellery Services
Whether you're celebrating a milestone, honouring a memory, or simply treating yourself to something extraordinary — 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 necklaces and statement bangles to intricate dress rings, we guide you through every step of the design process — from your first sketch to the moment you try it on for the first time.
Explore Custom Made Jewellery
Bespoke Engagement Rings
Design an engagement ring as unique as your love story. Choose from GIA-certified diamonds, rare Australian sapphires, vibrant tourmalines, and other exceptional coloured gemstones. The South Coast's leading specialists in bespoke engagement rings — from classic diamond solitaires to non-traditional coloured stone designs.
Design Your Engagement Ring
Jewellery Remodelling
Transform your unworn or inherited jewellery into something new and beautiful. We preserve the sentimental value of your pieces while reimagining them entirely — sustainably repurposing your gold and gemstones into a design you'll reach for every day.
Reimagine Your Heirloom
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. From meaningful necklaces and statement bangles to intricate dress rings, we guide you through every step of the design process.
Explore Custom Made
Design an engagement ring as unique as your love story. Choose from GIA-certified diamonds, rare Australian sapphires, vibrant tourmalines, and other exceptional coloured gemstones.
Design Your Ring
Transform your unworn 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
Restore your treasured pieces to their original beauty. From worn settings to antique restoration, our skilled artisans handle every repair with precision and genuine care.
Restore Something TreasuredYour 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.
Request a Consultation
We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
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.
01You Work Directly with Sara
No account managers. No salespeople. From first consultation to finished piece, you deal directly with the designer, the gemmologist, and the maker — all in one.
023D Design Previews
See a detailed rendering of your piece before a single stone is set. Clear pricing, clear timelines, and open communication throughout the entire process.
03Ethically & Sustainably Sourced
Every gemstone and precious metal is responsibly sourced. We advise on lab-grown options and are proud to support sustainable, Australian-made jewellery practices.
04Proudly Australian Made
Designed, handcrafted, and delivered from Sara's Kiama studio on the NSW South Coast. Every piece is a celebration of Australian artisanship and genuine personal connection.
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Gemmologist
& Designer
How It Works
Your Custom Jewellery Journey
Consultation
Share your vision in a free, relaxed consultation — in our Kiama studio or via video call from Sydney, Canberra, or anywhere on the South Coast.
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 and photos throughout.
Delivery
Receive your finished piece beautifully presented — collect from our Kiama studio or delivered securely anywhere in Australia.
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 and fine spinel — is unmatched between Sydney and Canberra. When you work with Sara, you are not dealing with a salesperson. You are working with the designer, the gemmologist, and the maker — all in one.
Learn More About Sara's Story
Gemmologist
& Designer
What Our Clients Say
"Sara designed our engagement ring and it is absolutely stunning. She took the time to really understand what we wanted and the whole experience was so personal. We couldn't be happier."
"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."
"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."
Recent Creations
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your free design consultation with Sara.
Visit Our Kiama Studio
Meet Sara in person at 2/130 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533 — your consultation, design session and gemstone selection all happen here. We welcome clients from Wollongong, Berry, Gerringong, Nowra, Bowral, the Southern Highlands, Shellharbour, Batemans Bay, and across greater Sydney and Canberra. Can't visit in person? We offer consultations via FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Zoom.
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