Klepner’s Fine Antique Jewellery & Valuers

Specialties

Klepner’s Fine Antique Jewellery & Valuers have been in business for over 120 years, during this time we have established ourselves as one of Melbourne’s oldest & most trusted antique jewellery shops.

We carry a wide selection of antique jewellery, including Art Deco engagement rings, antique rings, vintage rings, antique gold lockets, bracelets, bangles, pocket watches, pendants & more. We specialize in both vintage, modern & antique jewellery repairs & restorations. Our on-​site, award winning Melbourne jewellery designers & team of expert jewellers can help you realize you dream of a one of a kind jewellery piece, using a blend of antique artisan techniques & modern technology.

Our Melbourne jewellery shop is pleased to provide an array of rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches & more, from every era including Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco, Post War, Retro, Vintage & Modern eras.

History

Established in 1889.

The original Klepner’s was founded in 1889 in Vienna by Samuel Klepner where it became a flourishing business near the world famous Prater Amusement Park. When Sam retired, his son Ignas took over management of the firm. However, with the rise of the Nazis in 1933, the Klepner family emigrated to Melbourne, Australia.

The new Australian incarnation of Klepner’s Jewellers opened in 1934 in the historic Victoria Hotel, where it operated for 65 years until 1999, when the business relocated to its current location at 324 Little Collins Street. In 1950 Ignas’ son Frank took over the running of the firm until 1977 when, on his retirement, the business passed to Henny & Ronnie Bauer, in partnership with Albert & Claire Cymons.

Over the past 124 years, Klepner’s has established itself as one of Australia’s leading antique & vintage jewellers. We pride ourselves on the extensive range of services we provide and the personalized attention we strive to give to each and every client.

Meet the Business Owner

Ronnie B.

Business Owner

Ronnie Bauer, who, as of 2009, is the only Australian to be awarded all three diplomas in gemmological studies. His awards include:

2008 Diploma of Gemmological Studies

2008 Diploma of Gemmological Studies (Valuations)

2008 Diploma of Gemmological Studies (Diamond)

2007 Advanced Opal Studies

2003 Advanced Pearl Studies

2003 Completed Synthetic Update Course

2002 Advanced Diamond Grading

1985 Diploma in Diamond Technology

1982 Certificate IV Gemmological Studies

1980 – 81 Diploma of Gemmological Studies

Ronnie Bauer’s has held numerous industry related positions including:

Honorary Life Member of the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA)

Committee Member of the GAA (Victorian Division)

Lecturer on Gemstones and Antique Jewellery to many courses at the GAA and the Jewellers’ Association of Australia (JAA)

Current board member of the JAA

Current Federal Chairman of the GAA

2000 – 2005 Federal Chairman of the GAA