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Honest, practical guides to diamonds, rings, metals and caring for what you own — from a Frankston workshop that has made them since 1990.
Diamonds & GemstonesBirthstones by month: find your stoneFind your birthstone by month, explore gemstone images and Australian-dollar price examples, with practical jewellery advice from Anny's.
Diamonds & GemstonesNatural, treated or lab-created gemstones: what are you buying?Understand natural, treated, lab-created and imitation gemstones, what treatments mean for care, and what to ask before choosing a stone with Anny's.
Diamonds & GemstonesAlexandrite buying guide: colour, cost and rings in AustraliaLearn how to assess alexandrite colour change, compare natural and lab-grown stones, and choose a setting. Includes Anny's price examples.
Diamonds & GemstonesGemstone durability for everyday ringsCompare scratch resistance, chipping risks and care for everyday gemstone rings. Choose a stone and setting that suit your routine with Anny's.
Diamonds & GemstonesDiamond Stud Earrings Buying Guide (Australia, 2026)Honestly? Buying diamond studs isn't quite the same job as buying a diamond for a ring — the biggest surprise for most buyers is that the carat figure on a pair almost always describes both earring…
Engagement RingsThree-Stone Engagement Rings: An Australian GuideA three-stone (or "trilogy") engagement ring sets a centre stone between two side stones — and it carries more than one meaning. GIA records the three stones as "yesterday, today and tomorrow", as…
Diamonds & GemstonesPearl Jewellery Buying Guide: How to Choose and Care for PearlsCompare pearl types, judge lustre and quality, and learn everyday care. Includes Anny's price examples and advice from our Frankston jewellers.
Diamonds & GemstonesEmerald Buying Guide: Colour, Price & CareCompare emerald colour, treatments, price examples and care. Learn what to ask before choosing an emerald and its setting with Anny's in Australia.
Engagement RingsHow to Propose Without a Ring (Australia) | Anny'sHonestly? You don't need the real ring to propose — you need a ring. Anny's provides a silver sample ring set with cubic zirconia (a diamond look-alike stone) for the moment itself, convincing enou…
Engagement RingsBuying an engagement ring online vs from a jeweller in AustraliaBuying an engagement ring online or from a jeweller? Ask for the gram weight, learn what a diamond report can't show, and compare returns and aftercare.
Metals & Wedding RingsWedding Ring Engraving: Ideas & Etiquette | Anny'sYou can engrave almost anything that means something to you inside or outside a ring — initials, your wedding date, a few words, map coordinates, one of you in your own handwriting, even a fingerpr…
Diamonds & GemstonesHow to tell if a diamond is realLearn why home diamond tests can mislead, what professional testing can confirm, and how to check a grading report. Visit Anny's in Frankston for advice.
Diamonds & GemstonesMoissanite vs diamond: which should you choose?Compare moissanite, lab-grown and natural diamonds for sparkle, durability and budget. Get practical engagement-ring advice from Anny's in Melbourne.
Metals & Wedding RingsCurved wedding bands: getting a flush fit against your engagement ringWhy a straight wedding band can leave a gap, which curve suits your engagement ring, and how we shape a band to sit flush in our Frankston workshop.
Care, Repairs & ProtectionJewellery repairs in Melbourne: what can (and can't) be fixedWhat our Frankston workshop can fix, what needs a closer look and what isn't worth repairing. Free same-visit quotes; most repairs take 1 to 7 business days.
Engagement RingsWhat Is a Hidden Halo Engagement Ring? A Maker's GuideThe short answer? A hidden halo tucks a ring of small diamonds into the gallery beneath your centre stone, so from above it looks like a clean solitaire — and only from the side does the hidden spa…
Metals & Wedding RingsWhat Is an Eternity Ring? An Australian Buyer's GuideAn eternity ring is a band set with a continuous, or near-continuous, line of matched diamonds — traditionally given after marriage, most often for a wedding anniversary, to mark that the love keep…
Engagement RingsToi et Moi Engagement Rings in Australia: What They AreA toi et moi engagement ring sets two stones side by side instead of one centre stone — often two different shapes or colours — to symbolise two people coming together. The name is French for "you…
Diamonds & GemstonesHow to Buy a Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Australia (2026 Guide)A good diamond tennis bracelet comes down to four things: how closely the stones are matched to each other, how securely each one is set, how strong the clasp is, and how well it's sized to be worn…
Engagement RingsSolitaire Engagement Rings: A Bench Jeweller's Guide (AU)Honestly? Once you've settled on a solitaire, the real decisions are still ahead: 4 claws or 6, a raised cathedral or a lower basket, and how those claws actually get made. Four claws show more of…
Engagement RingsEngagement Rings Melbourne CBD: Email Our Jewellers | Anny'sThe short answer: yes, you can design or choose an engagement ring in the Melbourne CBD at Anny's Collins Street showroom (Level 3, 257 Collins Street) — email us before visiting for engagement-rin…
Engagement RingsWhich Finger Does an Engagement Ring Go On? (Australia)In Australia, an engagement ring goes on the left hand's fourth finger — the one most people just call the "ring finger," counting from the thumb. It's a lovely old custom rather than a rule, datin…
Care, Repairs & ProtectionHow to measure your ring size at home in AustraliaLearn how to estimate your ring size with a sizer or an existing ring, avoid common measuring mistakes and have your fit checked at Anny's in Frankston.
Care, Repairs & ProtectionHow to clean your engagement ring at homeClean your engagement ring gently with our simple home routine. Know which stones need different care, what to avoid and when to visit Anny's in Frankston.
Engagement RingsHow to Secretly Find Their Ring Size in AustraliaHonestly? You don't have to get this perfectly right. The easiest secret method is to quietly borrow a ring your partner already wears on the correct finger (usually the left ring finger), have it…
Care, Repairs & ProtectionUpgrade Your Engagement Ring: Keep the Diamond (AU)The short answer? Yes — you can keep the diamond you said yes to and give it a brand-new ring. Because you're reusing the stone you already own, resetting it into a fresh design is usually far bett…
Metals & Wedding RingsCan a Wedding or Eternity Ring Be Resized? AU GuideThe short answer is yes — in most cases. Here's the picture at a glance:
Diamonds & GemstonesGIA vs IGI: choosing a diamond with confidenceCompare GIA and IGI reports for natural and lab-grown diamonds. Learn what the grades mean, what changed at GIA and how to choose confidently with Anny's.
Diamonds & GemstonesLab-grown vs natural diamonds: which should you choose?Compare lab-grown and natural diamonds with Anny's price examples, grading guidance and practical advice on appearance, care and choosing your engagement ring.
Our Frankston WorkshopWho actually makes your engagement ring? In-house vs outsourcedIs your engagement ring made under one roof, or handled by specialist contractors? Compare communication, timing, quality checks, cost and aftercare questions.
Engagement RingsHow a Custom Engagement Ring Is Made (and How Long)The short answer? Custom manufacture at Anny's takes approximately 3–4 weeks from CAD sign-off, subject to design complexity and workshop capacity. Consultation, sourcing and design approval happen…
Diamonds & GemstonesSapphire & ruby engagement rings: choosing your colourChoosing a sapphire or ruby engagement ring? Compare colours, treatments, daily wear and live Anny's stone prices, with custom design in Frankston and Melbourne.
Engagement RingsHow Much Does an Engagement Ring Cost in Australia? (2026)Here's the short, honest answer we'd give you across the counter: at Anny's, a lab-grown-diamond engagement ring usually runs AUD $3,000–$6,000 , and a natural-diamond ring AUD $8,000–$30,000 . Tho…
Engagement RingsEngagement Ring Settings Explained (Australia, 2026)The short answer? Your "setting" is the metalwork that holds your stone — and it decides both the look and how well your ring survives everyday life. In Australia the five most-loved settings are s…
Our Frankston WorkshopEngagement Rings Frankston & Mornington Peninsula | Anny'sThe short answer: you can choose or design your engagement ring right here on the Peninsula, at a real Frankston workshop where the family who runs the place designs, sets and finishes your ring. A…
Care, Repairs & ProtectionTold your ring can't be repaired? A second opinion in FrankstonTold your ring can't be repaired? Our in-house diamond setter and goldsmith work together on difficult repairs at Anny's Frankston workshop. See prices.
Engagement RingsThe cheap engagement ring trap: how to buy wellSee a real Anny's ring remake and learn how to compare construction, workmanship, diamond prices and aftercare before choosing your engagement ring.
Care, Repairs & ProtectionEngagement Ring Insurance & Valuation in AustraliaTwo things protect an engagement ring: the right insurance cover, and a current valuation. The valuation sets the figure you seek cover for — always retail replacement value , what it would cost to…
Care, Repairs & ProtectionJewellery Remodelling Melbourne: Reset an HeirloomAfter inspection, an inherited piece may be remodelled into something you'll actually wear while keeping its meaning intact. Remodelling reshapes the look of a piece; whether stones or gold can be…
Metals & Wedding Rings9ct vs 18ct gold vs platinum: which metal suits your ring?Compare 9ct gold, 18ct gold and platinum for your ring: colour, everyday wear, maintenance and cost, with practical advice from Anny's in Melbourne.