Antique & Vintage Jewellery Restoration in South East Queensland

Servicing Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Redlands and the Lockyer Valley.

Antique jewellery restoration requires precision, experience, and respect for the original piece.

At MN Jewellery Design, Matthew carefully restores worn, damaged, and heirloom jewellery while preserving the details and character that make each piece special.

From antique rings and bracelets to heirloom silver and watch cases, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to return treasured pieces to wearable condition.

Based in the Lockyer Valley, we proudly service clients across Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Redlands, and South East Queensland.

Enquire About Your Piece

Why Choose MN Jewellery Design for Antique Restoration?

Gold ring with multiple gemstones, including rubies and sapphires, from different angles.

  • Experienced craftsmanship

  • Respect for heritage

  • Local expertise

  • Stone matching & specialist restoration

Our antique restoration services cover a wide range of jewellery types.

  • Ring restoration – Whether it’s replacing missing stones, reshaping worn bands, or repairing claws, we bring rings back to their former beauty.

  • Necklaces & pendants – From repairing delicate chains to resetting stones and cleaning antique metals, we help restore both strength and elegance.

  • Bracelets & bangles – We carefully strengthen fragile joints and bring out the fine detail that may have worn down over the years.

  • Brooches - Pin repair or remake, soldering new clasps, re-setting or re-gluing stones, we can clean, repair and secure. 

  • Watch Case repair - We can repair lugs, touch up engraving, make missing pins for the bands.  For watch movement repair we can refer you to an expert watch maker. 

  • Family heirlooms – With sensitivity and respect, we repair treasured pieces that have been passed down through generations, helping you keep their stories alive.  Matthew has repaired all sorts of heirlooms - from silver boxes, bowls, serving implements, silver cigarette cases, large antique belt buckles, war medals, mother of pearl crosses, memorial jewellery, mourning pieces, and even crystal pieces.  

What We Can Restore?

Contact us to begin restoring your heirloom piece

Ring Restoration

Stones can be matched and replaced and settings re-tipped.

A jewelry craftsman setting pink and white gemstones into a gold ring with tweezers, on a wooden workbench.
A gold ring with seven large diamonds set in a row, needing repair.
A gold ring with nine large diamonds arranged in a row on top of a dark surface.
Close-up of worn engraving on a vintage ring.

Ring engraving fixed and ring polished.

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You don't have to lose the history of a ring when it's repaired.  The ring band had worn thin over the years so it was re-shanked, but we saved the original stamping and engraving by cutting it out of the old shank and soldering it into the new one.

Close-up of a vintage ring to be repaired.
A close-up of a gold ring.

Bracelets and Bangles

  • Cleaning and polishing, engraving touchups

  • fixing dented or damaged hollow bangles.

  • Replacing stones

  • Repairing clasps and catches

Close-up of a dull silver bracelet with engraved patterns.
Close-up of a silver decorative bracelet or bangle with intricate engraved patterns and chained accents.
Close-up of a decorative silver bracelet with intricate engraved patterns and attached chains.
Silver bangle with ornate engraved and chain details.
Close-up of a dent on a gold bangle with intricate engraved patterns.
Close-up of a gold bangle with intricate engraved patterns, resting on a reflective surface.

Watch Case Repair

  • Historically, jewellers have repaired and restored watch cases, preserving the integrity and craftsmanship of each piece.

  • We continue this tradition, working on gold, silver and even stainless steel pieces - whilst working closely with a trusted specialist watchmaker for movements and mechanical servicing.

A watch case with no watch inside, placed on a workbench with tools nearby.
Back of a stainless steel wristwatch with engraved text.
Composite image showing three watches: an old gold-colored watch with a worn face, a vintage round watch with a damaged dial and a gold bracelet, and a modern rectangular watch with a silver case and a tan leather strap.

Heirlooms

Antique Dutch Cake Server restored and polished.

Decorative silver cake server with an engraved outdoor scene of a person farming, cows, a house, and trees.
A large vintage silver cake server, with a dutch theme, needing repair.
Silver decorative item with engraved rural dutch landscape scene, after being repaired.
A decorative sterling silver cake server with an ornate handle and a detailed dutch scene.

Silver trophies polished and engraving touched up.

A silver trophy cup needing cleaning.
A silver trophy cup with engraved text, placed on a reflective surface, having been polished.
Group of gold and white camel-shaped pins with the word 'MUNIRSO' on the bottom, military items.
A copper military kilt pin.

FAQs

Can you repair my piece?

1

Many pieces can be successfully restored, even when they are heavily worn or damaged. During assessment, we’ll discuss the safest and most appropriate restoration options for your piece.

Will restoration change the look of my jewellery?

2

Our goal is to preserve the original character and detail of your jewellery wherever possible. We carefully balance restoration, durability, and historical integrity.

Can you match missing stones?

3

Yes. We can often source replacement diamonds, opals, gemstones, and pearls that closely match the original piece in colour, size, and style.

Can damaged or thin ring bands be repaired?

4

Yes. Worn or damaged ring bands can often be re-shanked, strengthened, resized, or rebuilt while preserving important original features.