--- title: Blog - Matthew Ely | Matthew Ely Jewellery | Heirloom description: Heirloom | Matthew Ely Jewellery Blog | Matthew Ely Jewellery --- ![cropped-MELY_-355x115px-03-01](https://blog.matthewely.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/cropped-MELY_-355x115px-03-01.png?width=355&name=cropped-MELY_-355x115px-03-01.png "cropped-MELY_-355x115px-03-01") - [GALLERY](http://www.matthewely.com.au/products/gallery/) - [Argyle Pink](http://www.matthewely.com.au/products/argyle-pink/) - [Bracelets](http://www.matthewely.com.au/products/bracelets/) - [Colour](http://www.matthewely.com.au/products/colour/) - [Earrings](http://www.matthewely.com.au/products/earrings/) - [Necklaces & Chains](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/necklaces-chains/) - [Pearls](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/pearls/) - [Rings](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/rings/) - [Engagement](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/engagement/) - Wedding - Collections - [The Innocence collection](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/the-innocence-collection/) - [Minimal Collection](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/minimal-collection/) - [Fleur du Couleur Collection](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/fleur-de-la-couleur-collection/) - [In Bloom collection](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/in-bloom/) - [Champagne du Chocolat collection](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/champagne-du-chocolat/) - [Pink Friendship collection](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/pink-friendship/) - [High Jewellery](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/high-jewellery/) - [Engagement](https://www.matthewely.com.au/ever-after-engagement-guide/) - [Diamond Selection](http://www.matthewely.com.au/your-diamond-selection/) - [Shape](https://www.matthewely.com.au/diamond-selection-shapes/) - [Cut](https://www.matthewely.com.au/home/diamond-selection-cut/) - [Carat](https://www.matthewely.com.au/home/diamond-selection-carat/) - [Clarity](https://www.matthewely.com.au/home/diamond-selection-clarity/) - [Colour](https://www.matthewely.com.au/diamond-selection-colour/) - [Certification](https://www.matthewely.com.au/home/diamond-selection-certification/) - [Choosing Your Ring](http://www.matthewely.com.au/choosing-your-ring/) - [Your Jeweller](https://www.matthewely.com.au/choosing-a-ring-your-jeweller/) - [Your Diamonds](https://www.matthewely.com.au/choosing-a-ring-your-diamonds/) - [Your Rings Materials](https://www.matthewely.com.au/your-rings-materials/) - [Wedding Rings](https://www.matthewely.com.au/choosing-a-ring-wedding-rings/) - [Guides](http://www.matthewely.com.au/your-buying-guide/) - [Buying Guide](https://www.matthewely.com.au/buying-guide/) - [Guide For Her](https://www.matthewely.com.au/guide-for-her/) - [Guide For Him](https://www.matthewely.com.au/guide-for-him/) - [Wedding Ring Guide](https://www.matthewely.com.au/wedding-ring-guide/) - [Wedding Rings](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/wedding-rings/) - [Engagement Rings](https://www.matthewely.com.au/products/engagement/) - [E BOUTIQUE](https://matthewelyeboutique.com.au/) - [Blog](https://blog.matthewely.com.au) - About - [About Us](https://www.matthewely.com.au/about/about-us/) - [About Matthew](https://www.matthewely.com.au/about/about-matthew/) - [Awards](https://www.matthewely.com.au/award-winning-pieces/) - [Services](https://www.matthewely.com.au/services/) - [Testimonials](https://www.matthewely.com.au/testimonials/) - [Contact Us](https://www.matthewely.com.au/contact-us/) # Blog ## [New Woollahra Boutique](https://blog.matthewely.com.au/new_woollahra_boutique) 11 September 2019 [![](https://blog.matthewely.com.au/hubfs/MCD_MatthewEly_HighRes-0676.jpg)](https://blog.matthewely.com.au/new_woollahra_boutique) After a lifetime working with gemstones and jewellery five years ago saw Matthew Ely began his own jewellery legacy on Ocean Street, Woollahra. A month ago he started a new and exciting chapter in that legacy. ## [A MODERN HEIRLOOM; THE SIGNET RING](https://blog.matthewely.com.au/a-modern-heirloom-the-signet-ring) 29 January 2019 [![](https://blog.matthewely.com.au/hubfs/6612-%20203-1.jpg)](https://blog.matthewely.com.au/a-modern-heirloom-the-signet-ring) Throughout history, signet rings were traditionally decorated with an individual’s family crest and passed down from generation to generation. Often associated with the historical gentleman’s ring, they are a symbol of family heritage and pride. 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