Our Story

About Artelia Jewellery

Artelia Jewellery is a Melbourne-based fine jewellery atelier specialising in bespoke engagement rings, wedding rings and one-of-a-kind commissions.

Founded by husband-and-wife team Maria and Roberto Ulas, Artelia brings together thoughtful design, generations of jewellery-making knowledge and meticulous Australian craftsmanship. Every piece is created with intention—designed around the person who will wear it and handcrafted to endure for generations.

A Heritage of Jewellery Craftsmanship

Roberto Ulas began learning the art of jewellery making at eight years old and started his own manufacturing business full-time by the age of 15. His training continued alongside master jewellers and pioneering craftsmen in Australia, Germany and Italy.

Over the decades, Roberto has witnessed the industry evolve from traditional bench work and hand-operated machinery to today’s advanced design and manufacturing techniques. His experience spans every stage of jewellery creation, from the earliest design and engineering decisions through to setting, finishing and final polish.

Before Artelia was established, the Ulas family’s manufacturing business supplied many of Australia’s leading jewellery retailers—from independent Collins Street jewellers to prominent national brands. This depth of manufacturing knowledge remains at the heart of every Artelia creation.

The Beginning of Artelia

Artelia Jewellery was founded in Melbourne in 2016 with a desire to bring design and craftsmanship directly to the people whose stories inspire each piece.

Maria Ulas, Founder, CEO and Creative Director, leads Artelia’s bespoke design experience. Having worked alongside Roberto within the jewellery industry for more than 20 years, Maria brings together an intuitive understanding of proportion, beauty and emotion with extensive experience in engagement and wedding ring design.

For Maria, jewellery has always been about more than precious materials.

“After all, we have always been in the business of love and connection.”

From an initial conversation and hand-drawn concept to diamond selection and final manufacture, Maria works closely with each client to create a piece that feels deeply personal and unmistakably their own.

Bespoke Engagement Rings, Made in Melbourne

Artelia is recognised for custom engagement rings, wedding rings, heirloom remodels and exceptional fine jewellery, created within our Melbourne atelier.

Our team works with carefully selected natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds and rare gemstones, considering every element of a design—from stone shape and proportion to setting height, comfort and the way a wedding band will sit alongside it.

Artelia’s original design work has also received industry recognition, including finalist recognition in the Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards and internationally, including New York Fashion weeks 'Ones to Watch' 2025.

Visit Our Collins Street Atelier

Located at 243 Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne, the Artelia atelier offers a private and highly personal jewellery experience.

We invite you to meet with Maria and the Artelia team, explore exceptional diamonds and gemstones, and begin creating a piece that will become part of your own story.

Made with intention.

Maria ⚜️