Jewellery

Jewellery in Australia: prices, gold grades and warranty

Updated 31 October 2026

Jewellery in Australia ranges from about A$16 for costume pieces to about A$400 for diamond earrings in 10kt gold. A 9ct gold chain or pendant starts near A$209, and branded crystal jewellery runs from about A$90 to A$245. The quickest way to compare prices for the piece you want is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Gold grades and what they mean

In Australia gold is commonly sold as 9ct or 10kt, which tells you the gold content of the piece. The 9ct chains, pendants and diamond earrings in the price range above use these grades. Ask the seller to show the grade mark and to name the stones, because the price depends on both.

Warranty and consumer law

Jewellery has no automatic warranty in the way many goods do, but you are covered by Australian Consumer Law for manufacturing faults, and that cover cannot be excluded. Some jewellers offer a lifetime manufacturing warranty on gold and platinum pieces, which is worth reading closely. The jewellery industry code of conduct sets standards for fair trading, so ask whether the seller follows it.

Season and gift buying

Gift buying peaks from November to December, ahead of Christmas, and summer is when many people buy jewellery for holidays and weddings. Ask the seller about delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, and whether the parcel is insured while in transit.

What to put in your request

Say what the piece is (ring, earrings, chain, bracelet or pendant), the metal and colour, the stones, and the size. Give the length of a chain or bracelet in centimetres, and say whether the piece is for everyday wear or an occasion. Add your budget, your city and whether you also need a gift box or a repair.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the piece in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for missing details and looks through Australian jewellers' websites and price lists, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered jewellers reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to share them with. For related items, see costume jewellery or jewellery boxes.