At Leskes, we offer a 100% guarantee that if she doesn't love it you can return it and change it for something that she does love*.

It is a common fear that you may select something that she may not like, but you like.

Her engagement ring is an extention of her personality and therefore should reflect her personal style. There are few things you can do to make sure you get it right:

1. Notice what she likes to wear already. Does she have more yellow gold, or white gold? Does she like colourful things, or prefers to keep her jewellery simple? But don't worry, We will help define this for you by asking some carefully thought out questions for you to consider.

2. Listen to her hints. Most women know exactly what they like and are not afraid to let you know. If she says she doesn't like pearls, that is a clear indication not to buy pearls for her.

3. Consider why you are purchasing the jewellery. Different pieces have different meanings.

4. If you are still in doubt, let her choose the piece herself.And don’t worry, if it all goes pear shaped, you can always bring the jewellery back in and exchange it for something else.

We have too many tips to mention them all here, but we are definately here to help you narrow down the perfect piece.

If you feel that you want to buy her a nice piece of jewellery, there is no set of rules that say you cannot, and many women would be too shy to ask for jewellery from their partner, especially if it is early days. Take the initiative, and let her know you would like to buy her something special, or surprise her and take her breath away. The choice is yours, either way the result is sure to be a very happy woman.

Part of our values and service is to help you select the right gift, we don't want you giving her something she won't love, be assured we will work with you to get it right.

Jewellery comes in every price range, so it really is up to what feels right for you. If it is so expensive that it will cause a strain on your relationship, then it probably is not the correct purchase for the moment. That’s why working with a our experienced team is a must. We are very skilled at what we do... we can work to your preferred price points and create a n inspiring and beautiful piece that is sure to give her all the feels.

This is generally an easy fix and if its not, we have plenty of strategies in place to work it out with you. Is not a biggy.

When considering buying a diamond we suggest you leave it to the professionals to find the perfect balance for the perfect stone for you. Of course the 4c's are important but there are many elements not included in the 4c's that need to be considered when selecting a diamond. Quality always matters in terms of the sparkle of the stone, we can play around with all of the variables to make sure your choice is perfect.

We often have clients requesting for example a flawless D coloured diamond. To the naked eye, unless you have a high strength loupe and experienced in diamond grading over many years you will never be able to tell the difference between a flawless diamond right down to an SI diamond in some cases. Leaving the diamond hunting to the professionals is your best option, at Leskes, we will share with you 2 to 3 diamonds we have chosen just for you based on all of the elements. We guarantee you'll be thrilled with the result.

The diamond's cut is the most important diamond characteristic because when it is good, very good, or excellent, it is what makes your diamond sparkle and shows the diamond quality. You could buy a diamond with excellent clarity and colour, but it’s the cut of the diamond that allows it to be seen. This is what makes the cut of the diamond the most important diamond characteristic. 

The second most important of the 4 C’s is colour. The colour of the diamond is classified on a letter grading scale from D to Z, with D being the best and Z being the worst. A diamond with a colour grading scale of D, E, and F is excellent and considered a colourless diamond. There is no warmth to the diamond to the naked eye. G, H, I, J are classified as “near colourless.”

Next is clarity. All diamonds have flaws, but it is the number of flaws that a diamond has, along with the type of inclusion, and location that will determine its overall clarity. Types of inclusions include: crystals, pinpoints, needles, etc. Inclusions can either be white or black carbon. Diamonds are classified by a diamond clarity grade. The clarity grade ranges from flawless (FL) to included (I). 

Finally Carat is also called carat weight because it refers to how much a diamond weighs rather than how big the diamond is. A one-carat diamond weighs 0.2 grams. Because diamond carat refers to how much a diamond weighs and not the size of the diamond, the carat weight is the least important of the 4 C’s of diamonds. Two diamonds with the same diamond carat weight but different shapes can be significantly different in size.

All in all you need to consider what is most important to you, and go from there. Keeping the 4C’s in mind you can make the best choice for you and your price point.

Lab grown diamonds are as real as diamonds mined from the earth in every way except that they are grown in a lab and they offer exceptional value when compared with the same quality rare, earth mined diamonds. They have the same chemical, physical and optical properties as mined diamonds. They are also more ethical as they do not involve mining. 

Natural diamonds formed deep in the earth under extreme pressure and high temperatures as long as three billion years ago. Volcanic activity brought them to the surface where they lay in a type of volcanic rock formation known as kimberlite pipes. Lab grown diamonds made for gem-quality use were produced in a lab for the first time in 1971. They are made in two ways:HPHT diamonds (High pressure, high temperature) are grown in a lab. Graphite is placed in a large machine that crushes it under extreme pressure and temperatures that mimic the conditions that natural diamonds were grown in. CVD- Chemical vapour deposition method involves breaking down the molecules of a carbon rich gas, such as methane, into carbon and hydrogen atoms, which are then deposited layer by layer on diamond seeds (very small bits of natural diamond) to produce a square-shaped diamond.Over all when you are looking for value for money a lab grown diamond will provide just that. If you are looking for an investment, choosing a natural diamond would prove to be a better choice. Both come with their own certifications.

You cannot tell the difference with the naked eye, so no one will know just by looking if they are a natural or a grown (lab, cultured, ethical), no matter what anyone tries to tell you.

Ultimately its your choice, we can provide the options for you but the choice is yours.

White gold is made of a mixture of pure cold and white metals, like nickel, silver and palladium, usually with a rhodium plating. White gold is alloyed with other metals to make them whiter and more durable, however it does need to be replated every few years.

Yellow gold is made of pure gold mixed with metals like copper and zinc. It is historically the most popular choice for wedding bands, and the easiest to maintain out of all three cold colours. It also happens to be the most hypoallergenic of the three golds. 

Rose gold is pure gold mixed with copper and silver alloys. The copper and silver help strengthen the god and give it its rose colour. The more copper used the deeper pink the gold appears. 

This is one of our most favourite things to do! You can of course select an inspiring piece from our ready to wear collections in store, but we absolutely s specialise in custom designs and remodelling of your old jewellery, whether cherished or unloved. If you are interested in designing or customising your own piece you can book in a complimentary consultation and our experienced team will take you through the process from start to finish. It is a really exciting and fun process, and one we are well known for, join us on an incredible experience from diamond and gem hunting to fine tuning your design.

As a small boutique jeweller we have a range of options, always personalised just for you.

We always ask for a 30% deposit on our custom pieces and offer up to 6 months layby or payment terms.

You can make payments through automatic bank transfers, periodic payments or credit card.

We also offer zip pay and afterpay.

Cash is also acceptable

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You may be surprised to know we are renowned australia wide for our quality jewellery repairs.

Part of our ethos and the heart of our business is honesty and transparency, so if your jewellery is in need of repair we will let you know. Conversely if don't need to have it repaired immediately for fear of losing any diamonds or gems, we will advise you accordingly that we need to look at it in 6 months for example.

We will inspect and clean your jewellery at no charge and advise you of any work that may need doing.

Importantly, we work with a number of bench and manufacturing jewellers who all specialise in different facets of jewellery repair expertise and we will always look for the best value and best quality for your individual piece.

We understand that these things happen. Bring your ring in, or give us a call, and we will find a way to get you wearing your ring as soon as possible.

There are certain limitations to resizing a ring if a significantly larger or smaller ring is required. This is to ensure the quality and integrity of the ring. All resize requests are therefore assessed on a case by case basis to ensure the best possible outcome.

Although we do not provide insurance ourselves, we do recommend QReport for all your jewellery insurance needs.

To be clear, the Moissanite is not a diamond imposter, it is in fact a very rare gemstone with it's own unique properties that make it different to a diamond in significant ways..

Moissanite share a lot of optical similarities to the diamond although they are chemically and compositionally different. In fact, Moissanite have a higher refractive index than diamonds do (more sparkle).

In addition to this is the hardness of the Moissanite stone.
(MOHS scale). On this scale diamonds are a 10 and a Moissanite is a 9.5-9.25. Followed by the Ruby (9), Sapphire (9), Emerald (7.5).
This ranking makes Moissanite the seconds hardest natural stone known to man.

Moissanite are incredibly strong and never change colour or lose their sparkle. They are also completely traceable, conflict-free and eco-friendly.

Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds.

Lab grown diamonds are composed of crystallised carbon just like natural diamonds so the two have the same appearance and the same physical, chemical and optical characteristics.

Lab-grown diamonds are created using extreme pressure and heat inside a machine rather than the bowels of the Earth. Lab grown diamonds are identical to earth mined diamonds in every way, except that they are grown in a lab. They have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as mined diamonds however, they are free from all forms of conflict, they do not impose ecological harm and damage to our environment and they do not require any diamond mining.

No. You cannot tell the difference with the naked eye.

One of the only ways to differentiate between a lab grown diamond and a mined diamond is to examine the inscription on the girdle of the diamond. Under 30x magnification, a lab-grown diamond will reveal a unique laser inscription, which is one of the only ways to identify whether the diamond is indeed mined or lab grown. Physically and chemically they are identical.

What many people don’t know is that there is such a thing as natural Moissanite, only it’s so rare and hard to come by that it’s impossible to have natural Moissanite jewellery.

The jewellery on the market today is a testament to advances in science and technology that made it so. Originally discovered in a meteor crater in Arizona by Henry Moissan, and then later replicated successfully by researchers from the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, and began it's use in jewellery in the 1990's.

Natural moissanite is only found in a few places in the world, mainly in meteorites and upper mantle rocks. Now you know!

The benefit of a Moissanite as opposed to a natural diamond is that it’s a lot more affordable. If a 1carat diamond costs $6000, a similar Moissanite might only cost $1000.

There are also some that think buying a natural diamond is an investment over choosing a Moissanite or Lab-Diamond, but again this has a lot to do with who you are talking to.

We at Leskes Jewellers on the Sunshine Coast believe that jewellery is an investment in yourself, and it's value will always remain relative to who is purchasing it.

Moissanites can be quite similar in appearance to diamonds, and have been used as substitutes. They come in a variety of colours as well, so they can take on a totally different look. The best thing is to drop into our Sunshine Coast Jewellery Shop and have a look for yourself.

Yes.

One major way that the Moissanite & lab-grown diamond trumps natural is that mined diamonds have a significant impact on the environment. At Leskes Jewellers we only source diamonds that are mined with human rights in mind, and only deal with select gem dealers to ensure that if you do purchase a mined diamond, you can feel good about its origins.

In terms of durability, Moissanite ranks second only to diamond when it comes to gemstones. Diamonds are a 10 on the MOHS scale, but Moissanite is a 9.25, which is the second hardest gemstone used in jewellery while sapphires and rubies sit at 9 and morganite, aquamarine and emeralds are an 8. If you are looking for durability, moissanite is hard to beat.

Yes we do. Here at Leskes Jewellers distance is not a barrier. We would love to welcome you into our virtual shop. The consultations are complimentary, and just as personal as if you had walked through our doors in person.

We also regularly have pop-ups in Melbourne, Victoria. Keep an eye out on our website and socials for dates.

Absolutely. We ship world wide.

Shipping costs are calculated at check out of included in your quote. Shipping timeframes vary based on your region.

Import duties and taxes may be relevant to international shipments outside of Australia.

Our preferred shipping method is FedEx. This service is tracked and will require a signature upon delivery.

All of our jewellery is custom designed to order, apart from the designs in our showroom. As there are many elements that go into a custom design, the time frames vary from piece to piece. For an accurate timeframe please get in touch with our team.

We can make it rain in an emergency but generally our custom design process at most, is 10 weeks from approval of drawings and sketches, most of the time, we have a 6 week turnaround.