Forest Hill Chase · Melbourne Eastern Suburbs
Your trusted local jeweller in Forest Hill since 1981
Gillian’s Jewellery has served Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs from Chase Shopping Centre since 1981. We design and handcraft custom jewellery, repair, restore and remodel the pieces you already own, and buy and sell estate, vintage and antique jewellery as a licensed Second-Hand Dealer.
Eternalise your memories.
Since 1981
Trading in Forest Hill
Licensed
Second-Hand Dealer
30+ years
with vintage and estate pieces
Level 2
Shop 241A, Forest Hill Chase
Services
Custom design, repair, remodel and restore
Your jewellery is part of your history. Whether you want something made, mended or made new again, you deal with the people who do the work.
Custom jewellery design
Tell us what you have in mind. We design it with you and handcraft it, from engagement rings to family pendants and gold bangles.
Jewellery repair
Broken chains, loose stones, worn clasps and ring resizing. Bring the piece in and we will tell you what it needs.
Jewellery remodel
Turn an inherited ring or an outdated setting into something you will wear. We can reuse the stones you already own.
Jewellery restoration
Bring worn or damaged pieces back to wearable condition, including vintage and antique jewellery.
A sapphire teardrop pendant on a gold chain.
Licensed Second-Hand Dealer
Estate, vintage, antique and mourning jewellery
We buy and sell estate, vintage, antique and mourning jewellery, and we have worked with these pieces for over 30 years.
- We authenticate and appraise each piece before it goes on the shelf.
- Styles and eras sit side by side, so you can compare in person.
- Selling an inherited piece? Bring it in and we will appraise it.
- If a piece needs care, we can repair, restore or remodel it for you.
Collection
See the range in store
Diamond, precious stone, sterling silver and estate pieces for everyday wear and for occasions. Come in to Forest Hill Chase and try them on.
Collection
Rings
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Gold Earrings
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Silver Bracelet
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Gold Necklace
Google reviews
What customers say
“San listened to my ideas and turned them into the most beautiful custom-made ring I could have ever imagined.”
“San is a great listener. She respected my wishes while advising me on what would be a stronger setting. The final ring makes me super happy.”
“Excellent service when I needed a broken link in a gold necklace fixed. Alice was super helpful, knowledgeable and lovely to deal with.”
Visit the shop
Talk it through with the people who make it
Most jobs start with a conversation at the counter. Bring the piece, a photo or an idea, and we will explain your options and what each one involves.
Our workshop bench sits inside the shop at Forest Hill Chase.
In the shop at Forest Hill Chase.
Resources & News
Jewellery advice from the Gillian’s team
What is my birthstone?
What Is My Birthstone? How to Find Yours (and What to Do With It) What Is My Birthstone? How to Find Yours (and What to Do With It) Your birthstone is simply the gemstone linked to the month you were born. If you were born in January it’s garnet, February is amethyst, March is aquamarine, […]
Birthstones: Every Month’s A Gem | Custom Made Jewellery
Birthstones by Month | Australian Guide to All 12 | Gillian’s Jewellery Birthstones by Month: The Complete Australian Guide There are twelve birth months, and each one has its own birthstone — twelve gemstones in all, though the modern list actually recognises nineteen stones, because several months carry more than one. Here’s the quick version […]
Jewellery Cleaning at Home: 7 Common Mistakes That Can Damage Your Jewellery
Jewellery Cleaning at Home: 7 Common Mistakes That Can Damage Your Jewellery Most people want their jewellery to look its best, so it’s natural to reach for a cleaning cloth, a household cleaner, or one of the many jewellery cleaning tips found online. Unfortunately, some cleaning methods can do more harm than good. Over the […]
Questions
Before you visit
Where is Gillian’s Jewellery?
Shop 241A, Level 2 (opposite Target), Chase Shopping Centre, 270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill VIC 3131.
Can you repair or resize my jewellery?
Yes. We repair broken chains, loose stones and worn clasps, and we resize rings. Bring the piece into the shop and we will tell you what it needs.
Can you turn my old or inherited jewellery into something new?
Yes. We remodel inherited and outdated pieces into designs you will wear, and we can reuse the stones you already own.
Do you buy and sell estate, vintage and antique jewellery?
Yes. Gillian’s is a licensed Second-Hand Dealer. We authenticate and appraise vintage, antique, mourning and estate jewellery, and we buy and sell it.
Can you make custom jewellery to my design?
Yes. We design with you and handcraft the piece, from engagement rings to family pendants.
Do you sell jewellery online?
No. Purchases are made in store at Forest Hill Chase. Call (03) 9877 6616 if you would like to check something before you visit.