Van Jeweller

Van Jeweller is a jewellery and watch repair stall in South Melbourne Market, on the corner of Cecil and Coventry Streets, run by Van, who opened the stall in 1996 after training in jewellery making with Zamels from 1980. The stall specialises in repairs done while customers wait rather than sent away — Van fixes rings, chains and watch straps on the spot, and customers describe having watch parts sourced and repaired, and a watch strap fixed within a couple of minutes. He also melts old gold down to remake it into new pieces for customers who bring in unwanted jewellery. With nearly three decades in the same market stall, Van has built a base of loyal customers who return for both jewellery work and watch fixes, valued for friendly, fast service and fair pricing. For shoppers at South Melbourne Market who need a quick jewellery or watch fix without leaving the piece behind, Van Jeweller's while-you-wait model, backed by decades of hands-on experience, is a practical local option.