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Meakins Jewellers

Name: Meakins Jewellers
Address: Shop 4, 163 Keira Street, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, AU
Telephone: +61242264451

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Meakins is a locally owned, award winning jewellery store offering a range of services including cus Penny is skilled in all types of jewellery manufacture.

Meakins is a locally owned, award winning jewellery store offering a range of services. Our jeweller, Penny, has more than 20 years industry experience. however wedding jewellery is particularly close to her heart and is one of her specialties. We also offer a full range of repair and remodelling work, for those old favourites. At Meakins, we enjoy building trust and friendship with our clients an

d providing them with all the information they need to make an informed choice. Please pop in and see us anytime during our opening hours, no appointment necessary. We’re confident that we can work with you to create a finished product that will exceed your expectations and bring you joy for years to come. For more pretty pictures of our work, please find us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/meakinsjewellers/

13/06/2026

We will be closed on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th for some family matters. So sorry for any inconvenience. Back to regular hours on Thursday 18th. I really appreciate your understanding.

11/06/2026

Back to the sparkle and shine! These gorgeous bands are all available in store right now. Are you looking for a wedding ring? Or some stacking bands? We do a lot of custom work but also carry some stunning pieces in stock.

09/06/2026

Thirty years. I was in my twenties when I started running this business, with more enthusiasm than experience, and somehow through the support of this community, I am still here. Still making things. Still opening the the door 5 days a week. I have loved sharing some of the history of Meakins Jewellers, but none of it would mean anything without the people who have walked through the doors. Clients who came in for an engagement ring and are now sending their children in for theirs. People who have entrusted me with the pieces that mean to most to them. That is not something I will ever take lightly.
To my clients, thank you. Genuinely and from the bottom of my heart. You have kept this little business alive through everything, and I am so grateful.
To the family and friends who have cheered me on , helped out, and put up with me talking about jewellery at the dinner table for three decades, thank you for everything.
And to Wollongong, what a city to have spent 30 years in! It has changed around me, grown around me and supported me more than I ever expected. I wouldn’t want to have done this anywhere else.
Here’s to the next thirty. I can’t wait to see what we make.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to on winning our final birthday celebration giveaway, the $200 voucher! We have loved and appreciated all the support and excitement for our celebrations. Please give me a call on 42264451 or reach out to [email protected] and I will sort getting the voucher to you.

04/06/2026

In spending over 30 years on the bench I have seen some parts of the industry that haven’t changed in centuries, and some parts that have evolved in leaps and bounds. What hasn’t changed is the satisfaction of making something precious and handing it over to be worn and loved.
I use gold, platinum and silver the same way artisans have for hundreds of years, but I have seen changes in metal technology that has improved appearance and wear.
We now also have the ability to use CAD technology to help create intricate pieces and show clients design elements that honestly my rough sketches have just never managed.
The hand tools I use are used by jewellers the world over and have been for hundreds of years. Hammers, anvils, rolling mills, draw plates and pliers. This trusty saw frame is the one I have used since I was an apprentice and my boss used before me.
But I think the largest change I have seen is the introduction of lab grown diamonds, and that has shifted what is possible and what we can offer clients. They are real diamonds, chemically and visually identical to mined stones, but created in a controlled environment rather than formed over millions of years. The difference isn’t in how they look or wear, it’s how they are made and what they cost. This has been particularly relevant for engagement rings. With the cost of living where it is, clients come in with a clear idea if the piece they want to propose with but may find that a mined diamond isn’t within reach in the size they had in mind. This once would have meant adjusting the design or stone size and quality but jewellers are now able to offer an option that meets the aesthetic while changing what is achievable within a budget.
I still work with mined diamonds of course, but it has been interesting to see a new technology that expands what is possible for people walking through my door. That is especially clear when it is helping clients create something meaningful to mark the start of their lives together.

02/06/2026

To celebrate 30 years of Meakins Jewellers, I am giving away a voucher to one if my favourite local business every week for a month, and for our final week, it’s the wonderful Harley and Johns Seafood in Fairy Meadow.
We have been customers for years. There is always beautiful fresh seafood, but what I love just as much are the things they make in house, like the amazing fish cakes, and other creative offerings that tells you this is a team that genuinely cares about what they are doing. It’s that attention to detail that keeps us going back. I also love all the amazing recipes thet share .
Harley and Johns has been a part of the Illawarra for over 20 years, and as the first independent fish market in NSW to achieve sustainable seafood certification, they are very much a business built for the long haul. Fitting for our final week of celebrations. We are giving away a $200 voucher to one of our lucky followers to get to know them a little better.
To enter:
Follow (if you don’t already) and tag someone in the comments that you would love to share a seafood dinner with. Share this post to your stories for a second entry. The winner will be drawn Saturday 6th June. Good luck!

30/05/2026

The winner of the Athletic Culture prize is Mark Londal! Congratulations. Please get in touch by calling 42264451 or email me at [email protected] so I can get your prize to you:) Next week is our final giveaway and it will start on Tuesday. Don’t forget to check it out. Thanks so much.

28/05/2026

Over 30 years Meakins Jewellers has called three addresses home - two on Crown St, and for the last 15 years,our current home on Keira St.
Looking back at these old photos across three decades I am amused by how dated some of my choices look now. At the time they felt modern, but trends change fast.
Our current home is perfect for us. We are lucky to be inside a beautiful state heritage listed building, with double frontage windows looking out onto one of Wollongongs busiest intersections. My little workshop gives me an excellent view of day-to-day Wollongong and I enjoy feeling like I am nestled into the heart of the city.
Last year we completed a full interior renovation. The space is fresh and bright, with plenty of natural light, which is essential when helping clients choose gemstones or look at fine details.
One of the things I didn’t anticipate when I started out was how much community exists between the small businesses in the city. Across all three locations we have had wonderful neighbours, often other small business owners whose own stories were unfolding alongside ours, creating a shared history. That has been one of the unexpected gifts of 30 years in one city. Thanks Wollongong.

26/05/2026

To celebrate 30 years of Meakins Jewellers I am giving away a voucher to one of my favourite local businesses every week for a month.
Week 3 goes to somewhere very close to my heart. is the gym where I train. As a jeweller I spend a lot if time sitting at a workbench and working with my hands. This puts a surprising amount of strain on my upper body, and makes taking care of myself physically really important for avoiding pain and ensuring I can continue doing what I love. I am so grateful to have found a place that genuinely helps me do that. What I love most about AC is the culture they have built. Connor has really prioritised creating a place where everyone can feel at home. AC attracts everyone from people like me, moving to stay healthy and sane, right through to professional athletes, and everyone is equally welcomed and looked after.
The facilities are exceptional: free weights, an extensive array of machines, cardio and a recovery centre that genuinely changes how your body feels. But the real gems are the trainers and the staff. My trainer, Jamie Crowe (.first.step) is amazing at helping me shake off the stress of the week and keeping my body feeling comfortable and strong. He is just one of the wonderful team at Athletic Culture who show up every day with authentic care, encouragement and knowledge that you can actually feel. Athletic Culture is a small, independent gym doing something really special. I am so glad they are a part of our community, and am excited to be sharing a prize that invites one of you to come along and see what I am talking about.
We are giving away a 21 day pass for the gym (including access to all classes) and a welcome pack which includes a recovery session, a body scan, a $100 voucher for .au, a towel, a protein shaker and some other goodies to try.
To enter:
Follow and tag a friend in the comments. If you are particularly keen, share this to your stories to count for a second entry. The winner will be drawn on Saturday 30th May. Good luck!

23/05/2026

Congratulations to on winning the Lox Hair Co voucher! Please message me or call on 42264451 so I can get your voucher to you. Thanks so much to everyone:) Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday for a chance to win something special from another amazing local business.

Address

Shop 4, 163 Keira Street
Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+61242264451

Website

http://www.meakinsjewellers.com.au/

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