Timing and Orders

Is your jewellery made to order?

Many of our pieces are made to order for you. Depending on the piece, this usually takes 6 to 8 weeks, or 2 to 4 weeks with our priority service (+$500). Each product page shows its making time. We also have a large range of ready-to-wear pieces, including engagement rings, available now.

Do you have any jewellery ready to wear now?

Yes! Visit one of our stores to see many more pieces in stock, ready to wear. We also have a wide range of ready-to-wear diamond engagement rings, for those last-minute surprises.

How long does it take to receive my order?

Ready-to-wear pieces: Orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day. If you choose a different ring size, we’ll resize your ring and dispatch it within 2 business days.

Made-to-order pieces: Making times are shown on each product page (standard time, then the time with our +$500 priority service):

  • 8 weeks (4 with priority): engagement rings, ladies wedding rings, dress rings, signet rings and tennis bracelets
  • 6 weeks (4 with priority): diamond earrings, pendants, t-bars, Allure enhancers, plain gold earrings, necklaces and diamond bracelets (other than tennis bracelets)
  • 6 weeks (2 with priority): men’s wedding rings, gold bangles, gold chains and plain bracelets

These times don’t include delivery and may be longer during peak wedding and holiday seasons.

Custom design pieces: These are quoted individually. We’ll confirm your timeline during your consultation.

I need my order ASAP, what can I do?

If your piece is made to order, chat with us live, email hello@matthewsjewellers.com, or call Darby Street on 0493 544 705 or Kotara on 02 4952 8505. We’ll see what we can do, including our priority service (+$500).

Can I get a refund?

If you change your mind, ready-to-wear pieces bought online can be returned for a refund or exchange within 30 days of delivery. Pieces must be unworn, undamaged and in their original packaging, with proof of purchase.

Made-to-order, resized, engraved and sale pieces, and pierced earrings, can’t be returned for a change of mind. This doesn’t affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Read our full Refund Policy.

Payment, Gift Cards and Matthews Money

What payment methods do you accept online?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Afterpay and Zip. Afterpay sets each customer's spending limit, so the amount available to you may vary.

Ready-to-wear pieces are paid in full before they're released to you, whether you buy online or in store.

Pieces we make for you require a 50% deposit when you order, with the balance due on completion. Email us at hello@matthewsjewellers.com and we'll send you an invoice for the deposit.

Do you have Matthews Jewellers Gift Cards?

Yes, you can buy them online or in your preferred store. Gift cards and gift vouchers can be used in store or online, on any item (including sale items), and are valid for 3 years.

What is Matthews Money?

Matthews Money is our way of saying thank you. Every time you shop with us, in store or online, you earn 10% back in Matthews Money on the amount you pay, to spend on your next purchase of full-priced items.

See how it works on our Vouchers and Matthews Money page.

Do you offer Afterpay?

Yes, online and in store. Afterpay lets you pay in four instalments over six weeks. Afterpay sets each customer's spending limit, so the amount available to you may vary.

Fees may apply if you miss a payment, so please check Afterpay’s terms before you sign up.

Do you offer Zip?

Yes, online and in store. Zip lets you schedule repayments weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Fees may apply, so please check with Zip before you sign up.

Do you offer lay-by?

Yes, in store and online. You pay a 25% deposit, then make fortnightly payments over up to three months. Read our Lay-by Policy.

Shipping and Delivery

What are my shipping and delivery options?

Delivery within Australia is free by Express Post. Every order is fully insured for its full value, and a signature is required on delivery.

Ready-to-wear orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day. For making times, see “How long does it take to receive my order?” above.

Read more on our Delivery and Shipping page.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We ship to the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong, for orders between $900 and $10,000 AUD. Duties and import taxes are paid by the recipient. See International Shipping for delivery options and costs.

What if my order is delayed?

Once dispatched, you will receive tracking information via the email address connected to your order. If delivery is delayed for any reason this tracking information will be updated.

What if I'm not home to receive delivery?

A signature is required on delivery. If you’re not home, Australia Post will take your parcel to your nearest post office, where you can collect it with ID.

Do you ship to PO Boxes?

Yes, all orders that are dispatched with Australia Post can be shipped to a PO Box.

About Our Products

Do you offer a warranty?

Purchases of $2,000 or more include our complimentary Lifetime Care Guarantee. This is our commitment to care for your jewellery for its lifetime.

Is your jewellery gold?

Yes. Our gold jewellery is solid 9k, 14k or 18k gold, and we recommend 18k for engagement and wedding rings.

We also offer platinum, and a range of silver filled pieces, which have a thick layer of solid gold over a silver core. We don’t sell gold plated or gold vermeil jewellery.

Read more in our Gold & Metals Guide.

How do I find out my ring size?

Surprisingly easily with our step-by-step guide.

I picked the wrong ring size. Can you resize my ring?

Yes. Purchases of $2,000 or more include complimentary resizing at any time, including when you buy, under our Lifetime Care Guarantee. For other pieces, contact us and we'll quote a resize.

Diamonds

What is your natural diamond range?

Our Natural Diamond range is our collection of mined diamonds. Every centre diamond is independently certified, and the range balances diamond size with high cut, colour and clarity grades.

We work with suppliers who adhere to the Kimberley Process.

What are Lab Grown Diamonds?

A lab grown diamond is a real diamond, grown from a sliver of diamond in laboratory conditions that replicate the way diamonds form in nature. It has the same chemical, optical and physical properties as a natural diamond: just as hard, graded on the same scales for colour and clarity, and with the same fire and sparkle.

Our Lab Grown Diamond range offers a bigger, brighter diamond for your budget. As with our natural diamonds, we choose each lab grown diamond carefully for quality and beauty, and every centre diamond is independently certified.

What are Australian Pink Diamonds?

Rare, luxurious Australian pink diamonds are among the world's most valuable gemstones. They came from the Argyle mine in Western Australia, which closed in 2020.

Read more about one of Australia's most desirable treasures.

Custom Design and Remodelling

What can I custom design?

Custom design is our forte. If you can dream it, we can design it, whether you're starting from scratch or from an inspiration image. See how it works on our custom engagement rings page.

What can I remodel?

Remodelling is a little different from custom design: we're usually working with an existing piece of jewellery or gemstones.

It's ideal when you want to keep the 'soul' of a piece while making it right for its next lifetime of wear. For example, you may want to replace CZ stones in your grandmother's pendant with real diamonds, or update your mother's earrings to something you'll wear every day.

You can bring your piece to either boutique or post it to us. Remodels usually take 6 to 8 weeks.

See how it works on our remodelling page.

Can I book a consultation for custom design?

Yes, absolutely. We highly recommend speaking with one of our design consultants to make sure you get exactly what you want.

Book your complimentary consultation here.

Is there a design fee or deposit?

A $250 design fee lets you see a CAD (a 3D design) of your piece, and it’s credited in full if you go ahead. If you pay the 50% deposit instead, there’s no design fee.

Everything we make for you needs a 50% deposit, with the balance due on completion.

The design fee isn’t refundable. If you cancel after paying your deposit, the deposit is forfeited and anything you’ve paid above it is refunded.