Angus & Coote Lake Haven - Gorokan (NSW)

Alex Lukjanow Best jewellery store and by a mile!! Went to all the big city, Collins street jewellers and nothing compares to how Harry and Chris have looked after me and my wife started with an engagement ring and has now turned into multiple high end custom pieces they’ve designed for us.

Asraar Shouted at, mocked, refused service, and told to ‘just buy a clasp elsewhere’ utterly humiliating experience. ⁉️ On 22nd August 2025, around 11 AM, I visited the Prouds Highpoint store with receipts, invoices, and photos regarding a necklace I had purchased. The clasp had broken again; the same fault previously repaired by Prouds. I followed their official policies and even offered to pay for repairs. Instead, I was shouted at, mocked, refused service, and publicly humiliated. The staff member (approx. 70+, short dark hair) refused to provide her name, dismissed my necklace as “just a hollow $400 chain,” and told me to “go outside and look at the store number” when I asked for the manager’s contact details. She also refused to send the necklace to Prouds’ worksmiths as I had requested, instead telling me to “just buy another clasp elsewhere” and even proceeded to show me the clasp, despite my clear wish for the product to be properly repaired through head office. While other employees and patrons watched in shock, I very politely and asked the staff member to speak with me in a civil manner (a failed attempt). I left visibly shaken to avoid further chaos. This is not an isolated incident. The Highpoint store has a 3.0 Google rating (91 reviews), many describing the same rudeness, shouting, and dismissiveness I endured. Clearly, this is a recurring problem that Prouds corporate must urgently address. I have receipts, repair dockets, and photos of the faulty necklace and strongly encourage management to review CCTV footage from the date/time of this incident. I have also emailed Prouds customer service and contacted Scott Young, Regional Manager Victoria (JPL Group). No human being deserves to be treated this way.

Dion Kritas I had a deeply sentimental gold chain and cross given to me by my godparents when I was christened as a baby. Over time, I outgrew it, but it remained incredibly meaningful to me, and I knew I wanted to have it reworked into a new, wearable piece that I could continue to wear every day. After searching extensively for a jeweller who could take on this special project, I found Mehdi at Gem Empire — and I couldn’t be more grateful. Unlike most jewellers who outsource their casting and manufacturing, Mehdi does all his work in-house, which meant he was one of the very few who could actually melt down and reuse my original gold in the new piece. He carefully designed the new chain and cross digitally and made sure I was completely happy with it before proceeding. He even created a detailed wax model so I could visualise it before it was made in gold. His attention to detail is truly unmatched. Mehdi was incredibly patient, professional, and thorough throughout the entire process, making sure every element was exactly as I envisioned. His craftsmanship, dedication, and fair pricing genuinely set him apart — he’s one of the best jewellers I’ve ever come across. It’s rare to find someone so genuine and passionate in this industry, and it was refreshing to experience that with Mehdi. I will never go anywhere else for jewellery. I wholeheartedly recommend Gem Empire to anyone looking for quality, integrity, and exceptional service. If I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. Thank you again, Mehdi — words can’t express how impressed and grateful I am.