Design Your Custom Wedding & Engagement Ring
Design your custom wedding and engagement rings with MDT DESIGN.
For over 40 years, MDT DESIGN has been Melbourne’s destination for handmade custom jewellery, including engagement rings, wedding rings and fine jewellery.
Since 1981, our family-owned Collins Street workshop and boutique has crafted custom engagement rings, wedding bands, and bespoke jewellery entirely on-site – with no outsourcing, no mass production, and NO Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Why Choose MDT DESIGN for Custom Engagement Rings?
✔ Handmade on-site in our Collins Street workshop
Every piece is crafted entirely in our boutique workshop by our master jewellers – no CAD, no casting, no overseas outsourcing.
✔ Family-owned Melbourne jewellers since 1981
For over four decades our family of jewellers have shaped the MDT DESIGN legacy of excellence.
✔ Award-winning designers and jewellers
Our team includes nationally recognised designers and diamond graders who are available to collaborate directly with you.
✔ Lifetime servicing on all MDT DESIGN jewellery
Past your initial purchase- your custom jewellery is made to last – and we support you throughout its lifetime by checking, cleaning, polishing and where necessary plating once every 12 months to ensure your jewellery is still sparkling and sturdy.
✔ Transparent, educational, and enjoyable process
We guide you through the process and at every step- so you feel confident and excited about your design.
How the Custom Engagement Ring Process Works?
At MDT DESIGN, custom jewellery isn’t complicated – it’s crafted to be an enjoyable, collaborative, and inspiring experience. Here’s what working with us looks like:
Step 1 – The Design Walk Through (Free Consultation)
Whether you’re bursting with ideas or have absolutely no clue where to start, we begin with a relaxed and informative design walkthrough.
During this session, your designer will:
- Show you different styles, settings, and design approaches
- Educate you on what’s possible in modern and traditional jewellery design
- Help you identify what you naturally gravitate towards
- Demonstrate how different stones, shapes, metals, and details change the overall look
💡 This is where many clients experience their “lightbulb moment”.
Our designers are experts at helping you clarify your vision – even when you don’t have one yet.
You’ll leave this stage understanding the options, the terminology, and what resonates most with you.
Step 2 – Visualising Your Custom Design
Once we understand your preferences, we begin creating visual representations right in front of you using:
- Existing rings
- Sample settings
- Loose diamonds and gemstones
- Metal profiles
- Hand examples
- Physical elements from our workshop
Clients are often amazed at how quickly and accurately we can bring design concepts to life.
This hands-on method lets you see and feel the components of your ring, so you can picture the finished piece in real life – not on a screen.
Step 3 – Choosing Your Diamond or Gemstone
Crafting Your Masterpiece
Forging Your Idea into Reality
Whether you’re designing a custom engagement ring or another custom jewellery piece, selecting your stone is a major part of the journey.
At MDT DESIGN you can:
✔ Choose from our in-house diamond and sapphire inventory
✔ Ask us to source specific stones based on your preferences and budget
✔ Repurpose diamonds or gemstones from existing jewellery you own
(Heirloom stones are assessed first to ensure they are suitable for resetting.)
We do not typically work with stones purchased elsewhere – this ensures the quality and integrity of every MDT DESIGN piece.
Step 4 – Approving Your Final Design & Quote
Once your design is refined, we provide a quote.
There are no hidden fees, and all consultations are free.
If you’re interstate or international, we happily complete each stage via email, phone, or virtual consultation. We’re known for maintaining excellent communication with remote clients.
Step 5 – Handmade Creation in Our Melbourne Workshop
Inside Melbourne jewellery store MDT DESIGN
MDT DESIGN workshop
Every piece is handmade on-site by our jewellers using traditional techniques.
No CAD. No casting. No shortcuts.
Your custom ring or jewellery piece is made with:
- Precision
- Skill
- Care
- Decades of experience
And because our workshop is right behind our boutique, you remain connected to the process.
Step 6 – Completion, Collection & Lifetime Care
Our standard timeframe is approximately 4 weeks, depending on workshop load.
If you have a specific deadline, we will always try our hardest to accommodate your needs.
Once your piece is ready, you’ll pick it up from our Collins Street boutique – and your custom creation is now supported by our lifetime servicing.
Custom / Handmade Engagement Rings Melbourne
Designing a custom engagement ring should feel special – not stressful.
With MDT DESIGN, you can:
- Create your ring from scratch
- Blend favourite elements from different designs
- Adjust band width, metal colour, height, profile, and setting style
- Use diamonds or sapphires from our extensive inventory
- Request sourcing of rare or unique stones
- Personalise the ring to reflect your love story
Our designers collaborate closely with you to ensure your custom engagement ring is equal parts meaningful, beautiful, and structurally sound for a lifetime of wear.
Custom Wedding Rings Melbourne
Your wedding rings should be as unique as your relationship.
At MDT DESIGN:
- We never charge a “custom fee”
- You only pay for materials and labour
- Every wedding ring is handmade – no moulds, no CAD
- Designs can include diamonds, patterns, textures, engraving, personal symbols
- We specialise in crafting wedding bands that perfectly match engagement rings
Your rings will be made together, in harmony, by the same jewellers – ensuring a beautiful lifelong pairing.
Handmade Rings Melbourne – Beyond Engagement & Wedding
From signet rings to anniversary rings to milestone jewellery, we create custom pieces for every moment worth celebrating.
Because our workshop is on-site, collaboration is seamless and exciting.
You can expect:
- Clear communication
- Artistic interpretation
- Technical expertise
- The reassurance of true craftsmanship
Whether simple or intricate, your design is made with the same attention to detail that defines MDT DESIGN.
Why Choose MDT DESIGN for Handmade Jewellery
✦ Handmade since 1981
✦ Family-owned business
✦ Award-winning jewellers and designers
✦ No CAD, no outsourcing – ever
✦ Lifetime servicing included
✦ Completely Melbourne-made
✦ On-site Collins Street boutique and workshop
✦ Personalised service for local, interstate & international clients
We don’t just make jewellery – we make heirlooms.
Start Your Journey Today
Whether you’re ready to design your dream engagement ring or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help.
• Contact Us
• About MDT DESIGN & Our Collins St Workshop
Your custom piece begins with a conversation – and we can’t wait to create something extraordinary with you.
FAQs
What is a custom wedding ring?
A custom wedding ring is a specially designed and crafted ring that is personalized to the individual preferences and style of the wearer. It is created through a collaborative process between the customer and the jeweller to ensure it perfectly reflects the wearer’s unique taste and sentiment.
What is the meaning of custom ring?
A custom ring is a piece of jewellery that is uniquely designed and made to order for a specific individual, making for a very special piece. It is a symbol of personalization, reflecting the wearer’s individual style, preferences, and often, a special meaning or sentiment.
How do MDT DESIGN make custom rings?
Our custom rings are all entirely handmade in our on-site workshop through a detailed process that involves collaboration between the customer and a skilled jeweller. This typically includes consultations, design sketches, coloured metal selection, gemstone selection and expert craftsmanship to bring the design to life.
How much does it cost to make a custom engagement ring?
The cost of making a custom engagement ring depends on various factors, including the type of metal, gemstones used, intricacy of the design, and the way the jeweller chooses to make the ring. Different metal types and colours as well as gemstone or diamond quality’s all will play a factor in pricing. MDT DESIGN offers a range of options to accommodate different budgets custom designed ring budgets.
Why choose bespoke custom made jewellery?
Choosing bespoke custom made jewellery offers a truly personalized and one-of-a-kind experience. It allows you to have a piece that is tailored to your taste and style, ensuring that it reflects your individuality. With bespoke custom made jewellery Melbourne, you have the opportunity to collaborate closely with skilled artisans to bring your vision to life.
Where can I find custom engagement ring designers in Australia who offer unique and bespoke options?
Award Winning Jewellery designers MDT DESIGN in Melbourne offer Custom Engagement ring designs for unique and bespoke pieces. Handmade On-site.
