Wayne Lynch

Wayne Lynch Master Jeweller is a one-man jewellery workshop on Errol Street in North Melbourne, run by its namesake designer since 2004. Wayne started in the trade in 1970 and was co-owner of PB McMaster & Son from 1984 to 2003 before opening his own studio — more than five decades in the craft between the two chapters. The workshop's own description is explicit about the scope of its work: "we cover everything jewellery related from designing, remodelling and repairing," using locally sourced materials. While the business is best known for custom-made engagement and wedding rings designed in consultation with clients, repair and remodelling of existing jewellery sits alongside that custom work as a core part of the offering — a reviewer describes staff spending considerable time explaining design and craft options and delivering a "beautifully handcrafted" result with close attention to detail. Wayne Lynch suits Melbourne clients looking for an experienced, independent master jeweller for a bespoke commission, a remodelled heirloom, or a straightforward repair, rather than a chain retailer — someone whose reputation is built on decades of hands-on bench work rather than volume sales.