Great Service, Amazing Ring

On a recent trip to Melbourne, my fiancé and I visited this store and were welcomed by Mark and his extensive collection of interesting and amazing rings. Mark was extremely knowledgeable about all his products and gave us plenty of time and attention to pick the perfect ring. Upon receiving the ring in the post this week, we could not be happier. The ring was absolutely perfect! We were also pleasantly surprised by the amazing packaging, the ring found its home in the core of a vintage art book. The book is so lovely, we are going to use it to hold both our rings for our ceremony. Mark provided us with great service (and ring!) and we highly recommend Lord Coconut.

Tenille

In Love With Love - 16.4.13

Today we have a profile for all the Grooms-to-be out there!

Lord Coconut was established in 2011 as Melbourne’s only men’s jewellery store representing local jewellers and designers. As the store has grown, more and more grooms have come into the store looking for a wedding ring which is a little different from usual and something that is hand crafted in Australia. The Lord Coconut jewellers and Lord Coconut himself have been happy to meet this demand and provide a unique range of wedding rings for men.

Lord Coconut is the home of hand crafted wedding rings for men, representing over 35 local jewellers and designers. Their stunning range of over 50 locally made men’s wedding rings is second to none. Each ring is designed to be a unique piece of art and a hand crafted token of the love a Bride and Groom share on their wedding day. All the wedding rings and jewellery is made in Australia, ensuring the tradition of bespoke hand made jewellery survives as a viable home-grown industry.

Each of their rings are priced from $200 right up to $2500 and can be made in sterling silver, white gold, rose gold, yellow gold and platinum. Gold rings can be either 9ct or 118ct. They also have a range of titanium and mixed metal rings. Although sample rings of each design are held in-store, all rings are made to size and require approximately 3 weeks to manufacture ensuring that customers are purchasing a bespoke piece of jewellery for their wedding day.

Lord Coconut also stocks over 120 styles of handmade cufflinks which are perfect for Grooms on their wedding day. Their cufflinks include a range which can incorporate either wedding invitation paper or a swatch of the bridesmaid dresses.

Lord Coconut also stock over 400 other Australian made men’s jewellery pieces including Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets/Cuffs, Brooches, Lapel Pins, Tie Bars, Tie Pins and Fob Chains.

The undeniably unique Lord Coconut is Melbourne’s only retailer, gallery, and online boutique selling contemporary jewellery designed exclusively for men. Customers can purchase from their retail store in the Melbourne CBD or online at www.lordcoconut.com. Their online store offers free delivery within Australia or a flat $15 fee for delivery anywhere in the world.

Contact: Mark Boldiston
Phone Number: 0450 015 263
Email: info@lordcoconut.com
Website: www.lordcoconut.com

6 ALTERNATE MEN'S WEDDING RINGS

Choosing a modern wedding ring can be a difficult task. Where can you go to see a large range of styles? How much do you have to spend? Do you want something made locally or an imported ring? What metal should the ring be made from? Are you a traditionalist or do you want something a little more modern? What will your bride allow you to wear? There are no easy answers but we hope that this small selection of rings, all handmade in Australia by local jewellers, designers and artisans, will give you a bit of confidence when purchasing your wedding ring.

The owner of men’s jewellery store Lord Coconut says “Modern grooms increasingly want a wedding ring which is made locally. They want a ring which reflects their individuality. Something bespoke. Gone are the days when a groom is happy with the standard yellow gold wedding band from the high street”. Boldiston goes on to say “Although gold is still the norm, many rings are purchased in white or rose gold. There is also a growing trend towards sterling silver wedding rings. This is often the case when someone is on a budget but wants a ring which is handmade in Australia and has a bit of personality”.

1. The Pirate wedding ring by Dat Van is hand carved in wax before being cast in 9ct white gold -$1180

2. The String wedding ring by a.l.i.Alexander is formed from one piece of string dipped in wax and curled around the jewellers finger before being cast in 9ct white gold – $1045

3. The Long Insert wedding ring by Melanie Ihnen marries the understatement of 9ct white gold and the traditional 18ct yellow gold together – $1770

4. The Flange wedding ring by David Parker begins with a traditional band of 9ct white gold and then surrounds it with titanium symbolising the modernity of everyday life – $970

5. The Square wedding ring by a.l.i.Alexander is a new take on the traditional wedding band. Sculpted in wax before casting in 9ct gold, there’s nothing square about this groom – $880

6. The Plain Twist wedding ring by Petr Hanzak combines two twisted 9ct yellow gold bands symbolising the joining of two individuals as one and surrounds them in silver symbolising the support of family and friends – $640

 
All rings available online or in-store at Lord Coconut.

Melbourne’s foremost men’s jewellery emporium, Lord Coconut, continues its love affair with Melbourne weddings. As the leading men’s accessories store in Melbourne, Lord Coconut himself has put together an extensive range of contemporary wedding rings designed especially for men.

Lord Coconut is also Melbourne’s only retailer, gallery and online boutique selling contemporary jewellery designed exclusively for men. Lord Coconut stocks over 400 individual jewellery pieces and designer cufflinks and represents over 35 Melbourne jewellers, artisans and designers.

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Footy Heritage ring by Justine Austen
Spitfire cufflinks by Dan McGill
Cutout Insert wedding ring by Melanie Ihnen
Kidney cufflinks by Beth Croce
Ship lapel pin by Petr Hanzak
Tiki & Shifter pendant by Silver Cyanide
Lion ring by Zachary Frankel
Beetle cufflinks by Justin Siow

The Wedding March Exhibition

An exhibition of Australian made wedding rings for men.   

Opening: Tuesday 12^th March 5.30 to 7.30pm

The exhibition continues in-store until 28th March

Melbourne’s foremost men’s jewellery emporium, Lord Coconut, continues its love affair with Melbourne weddings. As the leading men’s accessories store in Melbourne, Lord Coconut himself has put together an in-store exhibition featuring over 35 contemporary wedding rings designed especially for men. The exhibition also features a number of cufflink styles suitable for this special occasion.

 

Lord Coconut states “Many men have very few opportunities to express their individuality in the way they dress or the jewellery they choose to wear due to constant per pressure to conform. A man’s wedding ring is an opportunity for him to choose something handmade or bespoke that says: “here I am, I know how to dress well, I want to wear something that is personal, has a meaning behind it, is made in Australia and reflects my diverse tastes and interests”. A generic ring made overseas and purchased from a chain store jeweller is not going to cut it.

He goes on to say “There is a definite trend away from the mass produced towards handcrafted jewellery. This is reflected in the recent growth of craft and design markets that predominantly cater to women, but men are now getting into the act by being more discerning with what they buy. It’s not about labels; it’s about an individual expression”.

Jeweller Melanie Ihnen states: “I enjoy creating sculptural forms, seeing them adorn a body or having them simply viewed and appreciated. My wedding rings allows men to adorn their own body in a subtle way so that the ring can be viewed and appreciated on a daily basis”

Jeweller Amanda Dowd, when describing her lotus range of rings indicates that “the lotus flower embodies an inspiration of form, compromising a unique blend of organic curves and angular lines together with the repetition of pattern, which creates a powerful harmony. I hope these rings reflect the powerful harmony generated when a couple is married”

Each ring within the exhibition can be made to size from a variety of precious metals ranging from sterling silver, 9ct gold and 18ct gold and are priced from $300 for sterling silver rings and $800 for 9ct gold rings

Participating jewellers include:

a.l.i.Alexander, Melissa Baldock, Beth Croce, Amanda Dowd, Ian Dun, Brooke Everett, Petr Hanzak, Melanie Ihnen, Ginkoh Jewellery, David Parker, Ellen Pittman, Karen Thompson, Nadine Treister, Dat Van, Roxanne Watts, Ideer by Zvia.

Lord Coconut is Melbourne’s only retailer, gallery and online boutique selling contemporary jewellery designed exclusively for men. Lord Coconut stocks over 400 individual jewellery pieces and designer cufflinks and represents over 35 Melbourne jewellers, artisans and designers. 

Russian wedding band with diamond motif by Ian Dun

Russian wedding band with diamond motif in sterling silver by Ian Dun
$550
Available in-store or online
The wedding band can also be produced in white gold, rose gold, yellow gold and platinum at extra cost.

Ian Dun has been expertly hand-crafting jewellery using traditional techniques and materials since 1983. Regular exposure to jewellery from all eras for maintenance, restoration or re-designing has necessitated mastery of many diverse skills, rarely used and integrated in the modern age of mass production. 

Combining modern and older manufacturing technologies with an appreciation of a broad range of stylistic genres, Ian creates  jewellery that will maintain it’s character with regular wear and use, with the durability necessary to become heirlooms for the next generations. 

Metals, fine gems and enamels with superior qualities are selected, and utilised with a perceptive understanding of their true nature. 

Shape, form, texture, colour, tone, function, feeling and individuality are all considered during the design and construction process.  Individual commissions and limited edition series are the culmination of the maker’s experience, skill, and design philosophy.

Arabesque wedding ring by August + Pemberton

Arabesque wedding ring in 18ct gold by August + Pemberton
$2400
Available in-store or online

August + Pemberton strive to design and create the freshest wedding band. Each custom ring is forged from a delicate execution of accumulated skills and passion. Resulting in a distinct harmony and balance between each ring and the disposition of its wearer.

Greyscale ring by August + Pemberton

Greyscale wedding ring by August + Pemberton in platinum, titanium and sterling silver
$1700
Available in-store or online

August + Pemberton strive to design and create the freshest wedding band. Each custom ring is forged from a delicate execution of accumulated skills and passion. Resulting in a distinct harmony and balance between each ring and the disposition of its wearer.