Business Details
50 Years
experience
Handcrafted Jewelry & Custom Designs in Geelong
Established in 1976, McGill's Jewellers has been a trusted name in Geelong's jewelry industry for over 50 years. Our founder, Mark McGill, brings a lifetime of expertise honed through a five-year apprenticeship starting in 1970 and decades of hands-on craftsmanship. Specializing in bespoke diamond and gold jewelry, we offer comprehensive services including design, manufacturing, restoration, and after-sales care. Our onsite workshop ensures efficient turnaround times while maintaining the highest standards of artistry. With a focus on creating timeless pieces for engagements, weddings, and special occasions, we pride ourselves on personalized service and attention to detail.Our extensive collection features handcrafted rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets that reflect individual styles. As a family-owned business, we value the relationships built with our customers over generations. Mark McGill's dedication to quality and innovation remains at the heart of our operations. We are committed to preserving traditional techniques while embracing modern design trends. Our legacy of exceptional craftsmanship continues through our online store, offering access to remaining inventory for customers seeking a piece of our heritage.
Services
Custom Design
Jewelry Manufacturing
Restoration Services
Diamond Setting
After Sales Care
Engagement Rings
Wedding Bands
Eternity Rings
Precious Metal Work
Gemstone Jewelry
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized jewelry-making experience
- Our onsite workshop enables direct collaboration with the craftsman
- Each piece combines traditional techniques with modern design
- We maintain full transparency in material sourcing and pricing
- Our legacy includes creating cherished family heirlooms for generations
Services
Custom Jewelry Design
Our custom design service transforms personal visions into unique jewelry pieces. Clients work directly with master jeweler Mark McGill to create one-of-a-kind engagement rings, family heirlooms, and special occasion jewelry. The process combines traditional hand-drawing techniques with modern technology to ensure perfect realization of each concept. With over 50 years of experience, we guarantee designs that balance aesthetic beauty with structural integrity.
Diamond Setting
Specialized diamond setting techniques ensure secure, beautiful presentation of precious stones. Our master jeweler employs time-honored methods like pave, channel, and prong settings to maximize brilliance. Each setting is crafted to protect stones while enhancing their natural sparkle. This service includes both new jewelry settings and restoration of existing pieces, maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship established over our 50-year history.
Jewelry Restoration
We restore antique and damaged jewelry to its original glory using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Our onsite workshop handles repairs ranging from simple resizing to complex reconstruction of heirloom pieces. The service preserves historical integrity while ensuring modern wearability. Clients benefit from direct consultation with the craftsman during the restoration process, ensuring satisfaction with every detail.
Wedding Ring Creation
Our wedding ring service offers both ready-made and custom-designed bands that symbolize lifelong commitments. The collection features classic and contemporary styles in various precious metals. Custom options allow couples to create matching sets with personalized engravings. Each ring undergoes rigorous quality checks to meet our standards of excellence established over five decades in business.
Precious Metal Work
We work with gold, silver, and platinum to create durable, beautiful jewelry pieces. Our metalworking techniques combine traditional hand-forging with modern precision tools. This service includes crafting from raw materials as well as remodelling existing pieces. The onsite workshop ensures quality control throughout the manufacturing process, maintaining the high standards that have defined our reputation since 1976.
People
Mark McGill
Master Jeweler & Founder
With over 53 years in the industry, Mark established McGill's Jewellers in 1976 after completing a five-year apprenticeship. His expertise in diamond setting and goldsmithing has made him a respected figure in Geelong's jewelry community. Mark's commitment to quality and personal service remains central to the business philosophy.
Sandra McGill
Business Owner
As co-owner, Sandra has supported the business operations for decades, ensuring exceptional customer service. Her dedication to maintaining family values in business practices has been crucial to the company's long-term success. Sandra continues to represent the brand's commitment to personalized jewelry solutions.
Questions
What services does McGill's Jewellers offer?
We specialize in custom jewelry design, diamond setting, wedding ring creation, and jewelry restoration. Our onsite workshop handles both new commissions and repair work for existing pieces.
How long has McGill's Jewellers been in business?
Since 1976, we've served Geelong with over 50 years of combined experience in fine jewelry craftsmanship through our founder Mark McGill's 53-year career.
Can I commission a custom jewelry piece?
Yes, our custom design service allows direct collaboration with the jeweler to create unique engagement rings, family heirlooms, and special occasion jewelry.
Do you work with existing jewelry pieces?
We offer restoration services and can remodel inherited or unused jewelry into new designs while preserving precious materials.
What precious metals do you work with?
Our workshop handles gold (yellow, white, and rose), silver, and platinum for creating durable, beautiful jewelry pieces.
Is McGill's Jewellers a family business?
Yes, founded by Mark McGill in 1976, the business has maintained family values with Sandra McGill supporting operations for decades.
