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Jewellery Remodelling & Bespoke commissions
There is nothing more exciting to us than working with customers to make the jewellery of their dreams come to life.
Our two Goldsmiths, Jess and David, are able to remodel your inherited or sentimental jewellery into new jewellery you love, or they can create a piece using ethical bought materials.
If you have an idea for a remodel, or a new bespoke piece of jewellery, get in touch and make an appointment to meet with Jess in our Beccles shop. Together you'll work to create a design you love, which will be handmade and totally unique to you.
EXAMPLES OF OUR BESPOKE WORK
Our customer had inherited a significant amount of gold, which she wanted to turn into three organic hammered bangles, incorporating the ruby found in the original ring into one of the bangles.
Jess took the time to create an entirely new hammered style that our customer absolutely loved, and set the ruby into one of the hammered facets. Our customer was overjoyed!
Our customer wanted a 1.5 carat diamond engagement ring - in a hurry! We sourced three beautiful natural diamonds and advised the customer on how each diamond compared in terms of size, cut, clarity and price.
He made a decision and we had the ring made by one of our trusted suppliers in time for his proposal - phew!
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Understanding how diamonds are graded - "the 4 C's" - is crucial if you want to understand why different diamonds cost different amounts. It can be a little overwhelming at the start but don't worry, we're here to help you and we're committed to finding you the best diamond your money can buy.​​
Our customer wanted to turn his Dad's old rings into a set of West Ham hammers that he could wear every day. Our goldsmith David melted down the rings and turned them into this stunning pendant. Our customer's Dad has sadly passed away but now he has a pendant to remember him by, and to celebrate his love of football.
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​Our customer couldn't have been happier, read his review here!
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Our customer wanted to turn a mix of dated and broken jewellery into one new show-stopper ring she could wear and enjoy every day. She wanted it to be spectacular, but also strong and easy to wear. A bubble ring was the perfect solution, so Jess designed and made this incredible ring!
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The ring is entirely made using the customer's gold and diamonds, and every element is hand-made - making it much stronger than cast jewellery.
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Our customer told us it was better than anything she could possibly have imagined, and we agree!
MEET OUR GOLDSMITHS
JESS
Born and raised in Suffolk, Jess is a skilled goldsmith who specialises in hand-making and repairing all kinds of jewellery. She is influenced by the beautiful wildlife, countryside and coastlines around our area, but can turn her hand to any style to suit your taste.
Jess always loves discussing new jewellery projects, so if you have an unworn piece that you’d like to remodel, or an idea for an entirely new design, get in touch with our shop and arrange to meet Jess. You’ll talk about your ideas with her and together create something unique that you truly love. ​​
All the pieces below are commissions handmade by Jess!
DAVID
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Usually to be found beavering away behind the scenes we thought that it would be nice to introduce you to David, our much loved and exceptionally talented Goldsmith.
David works mostly with silver, gold & platinum, but has also been known to repair brass and most other metals that one could think of!
Semi retired, David works exclusively for Oliver & J carrying out jewellery repairs, ring resizing, restringing of pearls, remodeling work and creating beautiful bespoke pieces for our lovely customers.
ETHICS
At Oliver & J we are committed to creating jewellery using ethical materials. We only buy gemstones from reputable suppliers and can source gems that are traceable from mine to shop.
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Jewellery can be made from recycled Gold and Silver, or Single Mine Origin (SMO) Gold.
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SMO Gold is mined from a single gold mine, where workers are paid a fair wage and work in safe conditions. These mines help fund education, clean water, and health services, so you can feel happy knowing the ring you've bought has benefited the people who mined the gold.