Our Story
Established in 1980, Burlington Jewellery is a small, family-run business that first opened its doors on Collins Street, Melbourne. Born from a broader antiques experience and a passion for antique jewellery, Burlington carved a distinctive niche in the Melbourne jewellery market.
From the beginning, our signature approach combined outstanding value with a diverse and eclectic range of jewellery styles, attracting collectors, couples, and jewellery enthusiasts alike.
In the late 1980s, Burlington relocated from the CBD to the city’s antique hub on High Street, Armadale. This period was brief but set the stage for an ambitious new direction.
A bold decision to bring antique jewellery into a mainstream shopping mall led to the 1990 opening of Burlington at Chadstone Shopping Centre, Melbourne’s most iconic retail destination. Making antique jewellery accessible and affordable to a wider audience proved transformative, establishing Chadstone as Burlington’s flagship store—a position it holds to this day.
In 2008, Burlington expanded with a second location at Westfield Doncaster, replicating the successful Chadstone model. The Doncaster store quickly became a favourite among local jewellery lovers.
In 2014, following a long-held ambition to return to the city, Burlington opened a third store on Little Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. This location allowed us to combine our city origins with our proven retail expertise, offering clients a curated range of antique, vintage, and contemporary jewellery.
Across all three stores, Burlington Jewellery showcases locally sourced and globally acquired pieces, with many unique and one-of-a-kind items spanning from the 1800s to the 21st century. From antique treasures to modern luxury, our collections offer something for every jewellery enthusiast.
Our professional, highly qualified team ensures that your experience is as memorable as the jewellery you take home, whether you are selecting an engagement ring, wedding band, or bespoke diamond piece.
We look forward to welcoming you in store and helping you discover jewellery that celebrates life’s most special moments.
From Chadstone, With Love
When we first opened our Chadstone store in 1990, we could not have imagined it would become 36 years of our story 🤍
It started small, simple, and full of hope. This was where it all began.
Over time, the store evolved five times, each chapter quietly reflecting where we were in life and in craft.
In those early days, our windows were filled with antique chains, gold bracelets, daisy rings, and three-stone pieces, designs that would go on to become part of so many personal milestones.
Engagements. Anniversaries. Gifts. Memories.
But looking back, it was never really just about the jewellery. It was always about our clients.
Some of our clients first found us in the 90s, then years later returned with their children, watching them choose their own engagement rings and continuing a story that spanned generations.
As our Chadstone store closed in April 2026, we felt deep gratitude for everything it became.
Our journey continues through our Doncaster boutique, where the same heart, craft, and care carry forward everything that began there.
