If you want jewellery that holds up to daily life without losing its shine, 9ct gold jewellery is where most Australians start. At Leskes Jewellers, you'll find rings, chains, earrings and bracelets cast with a generous alloy weight rather than the thin, hollow settings some retailers use to cut costs, and every piece can be made to order in yellow, white or rose gold. If you're not sure which suits you, a complimentary consultation, in person or online, is the easiest way to find out.
We cast 9ct gold across rings, chains and pendants, hoop and stud earrings, and bangles, so a new piece matches what you already own rather than sitting a shade off. Rings can be made to order in a width and profile to suit your hand and how often you'll wear it day to day, while a chain worn constantly holds up better in a shorter, closer-fitting length than a longer pendant chain kept for occasions. If yellow isn't quite your tone, the same 9ct standard comes in white gold and rose gold too.
Nine carat gold sits at 37.5 percent pure, alloyed with silver, copper and zinc, while 18ct gold is 75 percent pure with less alloy metal mixed through it. That difference is what makes 9ct gold jewellery harder wearing and more resistant to scratches and dents, while 18ct carries a deeper colour and a softer feel that shows wear sooner on a piece worn daily. It's stamped 375 to show its purity, the Australian standard mark you'll find on any genuine 9ct piece, against 750 for 18ct. If you're after the richer tone and don't mind a softer wear, our 18ct gold jewellery sits alongside this collection.
A generous alloy weight is what separates a solid gold piece from one that's been stretched thin to cut cost, and it's what keeps a ring or bangle from feeling hollow or flexing under normal wear. At Leskes Jewellers, we pride ourselves on the weight of our gold alloys and finish every piece to the same standard, whether it's a signet ring or a fine chain. A clean hallmark stamp, an even polish with no pitting, and a clasp or catch that holds firmly are the quickest ways to check the quality of any gold piece before you buy, ours included.
If you want a piece we don't currently have listed in 9ct gold, such as a signet ring or a heavier curb chain, our custom design service can create it to your brief. A ring or bracelet that no longer fits can be resized through our jewellery repairs service, and if you've got an old 9ct piece that no longer feels like you, our jewellery remodelling service can rework the gold into something new. Every ring we make, custom or otherwise, carries a lifetime warranty on its make.