Your Questions, Answered
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Sable Melbourne is a private jeweller based in Melbourne, offering independent guidance across diamonds, fine jewellery and bespoke commissions. The service is personal, discreet and tailored to each client.
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No. Sable Melbourne is an independent private jeweller founded by Brendan Merakis in Melbourne and has no connection with Sable Jewellery.
Sable Melbourne offers personal guidance across fine jewellery, diamonds and gemstones, bespoke commissions, sourcing, restoration and re-design, with each client working directly with Brendan.
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Brendan Merakis brings more than two decades of experience across the luxury jewellery and watch industry, including senior client-facing and management roles with some of the world’s most respected luxury maisons. A qualified jeweller with bench experience, he brings a practical understanding of craftsmanship and construction alongside his knowledge of diamonds, gemstones, fine jewellery and high watchmaking.
Most recently, as Manager of Jaeger-LeCoultre Melbourne, Brendan worked closely with private clients making significant and highly personal purchases, further developing the discretion, product knowledge and understanding of service that now underpin Sable Melbourne.
His experience is supported by longstanding relationships with specialist suppliers, craftspeople and industry professionals, allowing him to draw on the right expertise for each individual commission.
Sable Melbourne brings this breadth of experience into a more personal setting. Independent of a traditional retail environment, Brendan is able to focus on the individual client, offering considered guidance, sourcing expertise and access to the right specialists when required.
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An independent private jeweller can offer guidance shaped around the client rather than a particular brand or collection. Sable Melbourne draws on extensive luxury jewellery experience to help clients navigate diamonds, design, craftsmanship and value with greater confidence.
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Yes. Sable Melbourne can source diamonds through an established international network, allowing each search to be tailored to the client’s preferences, priorities and investment. -
Yes. Sable Melbourne can guide clients through the creation of bespoke jewellery, from the initial conversation and gemstone selection through to design and production with trusted specialist craftspeople. -
Yes. Engagement rings are approached individually, with guidance on diamond selection, proportions, setting, design and investment. The emphasis is on finding or creating a piece that feels appropriate to the person who will wear it rather than simply following convention. -
Yes. Sable Melbourne can advise on existing pieces, including jewellery that has been inherited or is no longer worn. Depending on the piece, this may involve considering restoration, remodelling or other possibilities while respecting its original significance. -
Fees depend on the nature and scope of the work. Where applicable, the structure and any associated costs are discussed clearly before proceeding, so clients understand the process from the outset. -
Yes. While Sable Melbourne is based in Melbourne, Brendan works seamlessly with interstate and international clients through remote consultations, gemstone sourcing, bespoke design and fine jewellery.Wherever you are based, the same considered and personal approach applies, with each stage carefully guided from the first conversation through to the finished piece.
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The process begins with a private conversation. This provides an opportunity to discuss what you are looking for, understand your priorities and determine the most appropriate way Sable Melbourne can assist.Please get in touch via the contact form or contact Brendan directly by phone on +61 466 264 728.