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Custom fine jewellery, made by hand in Melbourne.

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Every Eli Speaks jewellery piece is meticulously handmade by Melbourne designer Kate Higgins.

Trained by some of Australia’s best gold and silversmiths, Kate has been creating precious jewellery for happy clients around the world for over 15 years.

Meet Kate

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The custom jewellery process

From the first design consulation to the final unveiling the customer is involved in the journey of their handmade ring. Traditional hand-forming skills are employed in the creation of each bespoke ring, making no two rings identical, and expertly crafted to last a lifetime.

Choose from a variety of metals (Platinum, 18ct Golds, 9ct Golds) and stone options (Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and many other unique or ethically sourced gemstones) to see your perfect Engagement and Wedding rings designed in consultation with your experienced Jeweller, Kate.

Centrally located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Kate handmakes all her Jewellery in a vibrant, light-filled studio with easy access and privacy from the bustle of pedestrians below.

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Eli Speaks’ custom jewellery portfolio

Eli Speaks jewellery design portfolio

Platinum and yellow gold double sapphire ring

Men’s Wide Signet Ring with Ruby

Sapphire and diamond sunflower ring

Ruby and gold hexagon men’s signet ring

Custom Mexicali Wedding Band

Parti Sapphire Baguette Ring

Garnet & Diamond Halo Ring

Men’s Mexicali Ring

Platinum & Green Sapphire Octagon Ring

Green Oval Sapphire Facet Ring

Sapphire and diamond eternity rings

Custom Eternity bands designed and created by Eli Speaks to match the style of an existing sapphire and diamonds engagement ring. Handmade in 18ct white gold.

Men’s signet style ring with hand engraving.

Australian hexagon sapphire engagement ring

Red Spinel and Diamond vintage-inspired ring

Antique-style blue Tanzanite and diamond ring

Multi diamond Art Deco inspired ring

Art deco inspired wide ring with grain set diamonds.

Emerald and diamond ring in flower shape

Custom designed and handmade Emerald and diamond cluster ring. The diamonds were re-purposed from clients unworn jewellery, and remodelled into this eye-popping flower design with a new bright green emerald nestled in the centre.

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Shop ready-to-wear fine jewellery from Eli Speaks

Our ready to wear collection is inspired by both Mayan and Art Deco Architecture, with details that are opulent and warm. A unique gift for yourself or someone special, with options to customise.

Ready to wear fine jewellery

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Australian Green Sapphire 1.57ct emerald cut

$2,300.00

Well-priced and beautifully crisp bright teal green, this Australian Sapphire is a steal. It measures 6.6mm x 5mm, making it ideal for an engagement ring style in either yellow or white gold.

This gem is available now for your next custom creation with Eli Speak Jewellery

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Orange Diamond Mexicali Mosaico Ring in yellow gold

$6,200.00

A warm and electric pop of orange hits you in this geometric one of a kind 18ct yellow gold ring. Based on the Mexicali Mosaico of the Mexicali range, this ring is EXTRA in the best way.

Set with a stunning natural orange 0.25ct square radiant cut diamond, 3 x carré cut natural white diamonds, and 3 x round brilliant cut natural white diamonds in a variety of setting styles to keep you staring at her for days… maybe even years?

This orange diamond is GIA certified. Report number 1427382538

https://www.gia.edu/report-check?locale=en_US&reportno=1427382538

Band width is 3.8mm. Thickest point of the band is 3mm, tapering to 1.7mm at back of band.

AU Finger size M

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Australian pale green pear shape Sapphire

$1,050.00

0.84ct Australian pear cut Sapphire, bright pale green and yellow tones. A bright and unusual “fancy” coloured sapphire.

Cut in northern NSW by a master gem cutter.

This gem is available now for your next custom creation with Eli Speak Jewellery

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Red Spinel geometric cut

$1,590.00

Beautiful rich red 0.76ct Spinel, in a geometric elongated octagon cut. This gem measures 7.6mm long x 4.1mm wide.

Spinel is a highly under-rated gem that is as hard as Sapphire and can be used in the same way, meaning it is suitable for engagement rings or other daily wear designs.

Sourced from Africa, and cut in Adelaide by a master gem cutter.

This gem is available now for your next custom creation with Eli Speak Jewellery

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Mexicali Teresa Hoop Earrings

$2,800.00

Handmade in 9ct yellow gold, these hoops are super fun while still being entirely wearable for everyday. Hand carved angles in the front surface of the hoops create a captivating diamond effect that catches the light as you move.

These hoops have a post and butterfly fitting.

Measuring approximately 2.2mm wide x 1.8mm thick, with an external diameter of approximately 25mm.

This design can be custom made in other metals.

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Gold embedded in natural Quartz

$820.00

3.71ct Quartz stone, with gem embedded inside the gem. Cut in a round cabachon shape, with one flat edge. This unusual gem sourced from Beta Hunt in Western Australia, measures approx 8.7mm at it’s widest point.

Perfect set in gold as a pendant or necklace design. Suitable in a dress ring also.

This gem is available now for your next custom creation with Eli Speak Jewellery

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Australian Oval Sapphire 1.24ct

$1,100.00

Australian Oval Sapphire 1.24ct , showing Parti Sapphire colours of green, blue and yellow.

This gem is bright, and would make a perfect trilogy centre stone, or standalone solitaire ring.

This gem is available now for your next custom creation with Eli Speak Jewellery

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Mexicali Portal Necklace in Gold and White Sapphire

$2,900.00

Transport yourself somewhere warm and inviting with this mexicali portal necklace. I like to think I would be beachside, sipping a Paloma, after wandering the temples of the Yucatán in Mexico.

Hand forged in 9ct yellow gold, with a sparkling white sapphire baguette set in 9ct white gold.

Solid gold and sturdy chain with adjustable length 42-45cm.

This exact item is available to ship now.

This design is customisable in any metal and gemstone, to your personal preferences.

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Drop Necklace in 9ct White Gold & Diamonds

$1,600.00

Hand-fabricated necklace in cool-toned, organically shaped 9ct white gold. Featuring two small natural white diamonds. The subtle sparkle of the diamonds pop from the combination brushed and polished finish, creating a refined contrast, and a gentle twinkle.

This necklace has a 45 cm chain, and sits gracefully at the collarbone. Ideal for everyday elegance or as a gift.

Designed and hand forged in Kate’s Melbourne studio.

This necklace can be customised in any combination of metal and gems.

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Drop Necklace in 9ct Yellow Gold, diamond & garnet

$1,100.00

Hand-fabricated necklace in warm, organically shaped 9ct yellow gold. Featuring a small champagne diamond paired with a larger, rich red garnet. The subtle champagne sparkle and the deep red garnet pop from the combination brushed and polished finish, creating a refined contrast, and a gentle twinkle.

This necklace has a 45 cm chain, and sits gracefully at the collarbone. Ideal for everyday elegance or as a meaningful gift.

Designed and hand forged in Kate’s Melbourne studio.

This necklace can be customised in any combination of metal and gems.

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Group purchase Gift Card

from $20.00

This Gift Card link is for a group to put towards a gift.

Choose your individual value, and the total will go towards a handmade Jewellery item by Eli Speaks Jewellery, as the recipient chooses.

If your desired value option isn’t available, you will need to put through separate orders that add up to your preffered value. Apologies! The system doesn’t allow for adding numerous gift cards to cart.

In the order section, please add the recipients name.

For recipient email, just add kate@elispeaks.com.au‍ ‍

Add your own name in the From box.

You are welcome to write a brief message for the recipient in the message box, which will be forwarded to the recipient with the final gift card.

Please contact Kate directly if you have any issues.

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The OG Mexicali Ring in 18ct Gold

$2,700.00

Simple in pattern, yet punchy in impact from all angles, the OG Mexicali ring from Eli Speaks is a perfect staple for daily wear. Each tile shape is hand-filed for strength and crispness. The soft brushed finish gives it a contemporary feel.

Handmade in 18ct yellow gold

AU Finger size M

Band width 2.2mm

This exact ring is available for shipping now

This ring is customizable in different metals, finishes, and widths.

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