Seaspray Valuations & Fine Jewellery - Umina Beach (NSW)

Sarah Geelan What can I say about Irene Byrne & Co, other than it is now my favourite store of all time? This past weekend my boyfriend and I were browsing at this beautiful store when he spotted a ring in the window and asked me to try it on. Irene and Travis were so lovely and welcoming, they let us browse and be in our own thoughts but were incredibly generous with their time and expertise whenever we did have a question about a piece of jewellery. We left the store, but we returned about 2 minutes later and my then-boyfriend, now-fiancé bought that same beautiful ring he’d admired in the window. And right then and there, surrounded by hundreds of other tokens of love from across the decades, he asked me to marry him. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect moment, so thank you Irene and Travis for being part of our story and treating us with such kindness and generosity. I’ll never forget it. Of all the rings I’ve tried on, I’ve never seen one so classic, beautiful and “me”. You can’t beat an antique ring for the quality, style and knowing it has a story behind it. We bought the ring on Saturday, picked it up perfectly resized on Monday. So you simply must visit this store when you are in Leura, and I wish you all the same luck we had. Thank you again Irene, Travis and Charlotte. Love Sarah + James

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.

Alice Maximus I was served by the loveliest and most patient girls, Maddie and Vivian. They were both so helpful and supportive!! Fabulous service and really enhanced my shopping experience