About Mel's Treasures

Mel's Treasures is a woman-led small business specializing in vintage and antique fine jewelry. Founded by Melissa ("Mel") in 2020, the business is dedicated to sourcing one-of-a-kind treasures, restoring old gold, creating custom pieces, and helping collectors find meaningful jewelry with history, character, and craftsmanship.

Every piece is personally handpicked, authenticated, and carefully tested by Melissa alongside a trusted network of experts in gemology, precious metals, and custom jewelry manufacturing. These relationships span decades and are deeply rooted in New York City's Diamond District and Sydney's fine jewelry community, ensuring every treasure meets the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

Melissa's love of jewelry began long before Mel's Treasures was founded. Growing up on Manhattan's Upper East Side, she was introduced to the jewelry industry at a young age through her mother, an artist who represented several international jewelry companies. Melissa learned about sourcing, making strong connections and the trade at a young age. These early experiences fostered a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, gemstones, precious metals, and the stories carried by heirloom pieces.

Over the years, Melissa built lasting relationships with jewelers, dealers, gemologists, and designers throughout New York City's jewelry community. Those connections continue to play a vital role in the curation of Mel's Treasures today, providing access to exceptional vintage and antique pieces that are often unavailable through traditional retail channels.

The business itself was born during the Covid-19 pandemic when Melissa began helping independent jewelry stores throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn establish an online presence. By combining her background in digital marketing with her lifelong passion for fine jewelry, she helped small businesses reach customers beyond their local communities during an incredibly challenging time. Through this work, she developed even deeper relationships within the jewelry industry and gained invaluable insight into sourcing, restoration, and the trade itself.

Today, Melissa is based in Sydney, Australia, where she continues to source vintage treasures both locally and internationally. She regularly works with trusted partners in New York City and Australia to uncover unique pieces with enduring beauty and character.

At its heart, Mel's Treasures is built on the belief that fine jewelry should be treasured, worn, and passed on. By giving vintage and antique pieces a second life, Melissa hopes to make sustainable fine jewelry more accessible while helping clients build collections that feel deeply personal and truly one of a kind.