Exceptional Jewellery Designers | Burnie, TAS

At Dean Walker Designs, jewellery transcends mere adornment; it embodies a journey of creativity, craftsmanship, and passion. Based in Burnie, Tasmania, our boutique studio specialises in handmade, custom, and bespoke pieces. With over 50 years of combined experience, we infuse expertise, artistry, and innovation into every creation. Our commitment to originality and quality shines through in each handcrafted piece made in our workshop. Using a blend of traditional techniques and modern innovations, we meticulously design everything from unique engagement rings to bespoke pendants, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship in every detail. We also remodel old jewellery, giving heirlooms a new life while preserving sentimental value.

The Jewellery Making Process – From Concept to Creation

Each custom piece is crafted through a multi-step process, ensuring every detail is perfected.

Design and Sketching

The journey begins with detailed sketches that bring ideas to life. Whether inspired by a gemstone, a personal story, or a client’s vision, we refine designs until they are ready for creation.

Curating Elements

Once a design is selected, we guide you through the next important step — exploring materials, selecting gemstones, and finalising all details. Together, we refine the vision and confirm the quotation, setting the stage for a piece crafted with intention and clarity.

Creation

With the design finalised, our skilled artisans begin the intricate work of bringing your piece to life. This is where creativity meets technical precision — transforming ideas into a beautifully engineered reality, ready to shine for a lifetime.

Finished Product

With every detail perfected, we move into the final stage of the journey. Each piece is meticulously polished to a radiant shine, refined to highlight its unique features, and carefully inspected for brilliance. The result is jewellery that sparkles with life.

Watch Our Jewellery Making Process

The creation of a platinum engagement ring following the brief set by our client.

We crafted this ring using a combination of hand-carved wax and hand-forged elements. The final piece was set with top gem-quality natural blue zircon and diamonds.

Some of Our Custom Creations

At Dean Walker Designs, we turn ideas into reality with completely custom, handmade jewellery. Our master jewellers specialise in bespoke rings, pendants, bangles, earrings, and brooches. Whether you have a design in mind or need help bringing your vision to life, we craft one-of-a-kind jewellery tailored to your style.

Browse some of our past custom jewellery designs to spark your imagination. Each piece tells a unique story, crafted with skill and care. These are not for sale but offer inspiration and nostalgia.

Remodelled and Recycled Jewellery – Breathe New Life Into Old Pieces

We can recycle and upcycle jewellery, transforming old or inherited pieces into something fresh and meaningful. Whether you want to restore, reshape, or completely redesign your jewellery, we honour its history while creating something new.

Custom Jewellery Featuring Precious and Semi-Precious Stones

We work with a variety of natural and lab-grown gemstones, carefully selected to suit your design:

Opals – Our speciality, featuring Australian opals in unique, vibrant designs.
Diamonds – Natural or lab-grown diamonds in all shapes and sizes.
Pink Diamonds – Rare and breathtaking, adding elegance to any piece.
Australian Sapphires – Stunning blues, greens, and parti-coloured stones.
Pearls – Classic and contemporary pearl designs with a modern twist.

Jewellery Collections

Our collections showcase the best in craftsmanship and creativity. From original designs to curated luxury, we offer pieces to suit every taste and occasion.