Business Details
41 Years
experience
Bespoke Jewellery & Watch Repairs in Canterbury
Hadfields of Canterbury of Canterbury has been crafting exceptional jewellery with a contemporary twist for nearly four decades. Our team of goldsmiths and designers, boasting over 100 years of combined experience, creates bespoke pieces using ethically sourced materials and non-conflict diamonds. We specialise in transforming personal visions into timeless treasures, offering both ready-made collections and made-to-order designs. Our in-house workshop provides meticulous repair services for damaged or sentimental pieces, ensuring they regain their former beauty.Located in the historic heart of Canterbury, we welcome clients to explore our hand-crafted collections or discuss custom projects with our knowledgeable team. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service has made us a trusted choice for generations of families celebrating life's milestone moments.
Services
Bespoke Jewellery
Watch Repairs
Ring Resizing
Stone Setting
Engraving
Jewellery Remodelling
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of heritage in jewellery craftsmanship
- Our team boasts 100+ years combined experience in goldsmithing
- We offer fully bespoke design services with personal consultations
- We use ethically sourced stones and non-conflict diamonds
- We provide in-house repair services for damaged jewellery
What people say
Perfect bespoke pieces
Professional service
Breathtaking craftsmanship
Personal attention
Excellent restoration
Services
Bespoke Jewellery
Our bespoke jewellery service transforms personal visions into unique creations. Clients collaborate directly with our master goldsmiths to design one-of-a-kind pieces using ethically sourced materials. From initial concept through wax modelling to final stone setting, each stage receives meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the finished piece perfectly captures the client's vision while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship standards.
Watch Repairs
We offer comprehensive watch repair and servicing for both modern and vintage timepieces. Our skilled technicians handle everything from battery replacements and movement repairs to complete restorations of antique watches. Specialising in German aviation-inspired designs, we maintain the technical precision and aesthetic integrity of each timepiece while ensuring optimal functionality and longevity.
Jewellery Repairs
Our in-house workshop specialises in repairing damaged or worn jewellery, including ring resizing, chain re-linking, and stone re-setting. Using traditional techniques, we restore sentimental pieces to their original condition while preserving their character. The team handles delicate repairs with precision, ensuring even the most intricate designs are revitalised to wearable perfection.
Stone Setting
Our expert stone setters specialise in securing precious and semi-precious stones in various settings. From classic prong settings to intricate pave work, each piece receives careful attention to detail. We work with both new and existing jewellery, ensuring stones are mounted securely while maximising their brilliance and visual impact through precise placement and finishing.
Engraving
We offer professional engraving services to add personal messages or decorative elements to jewellery pieces. Our craftsmen use traditional hand engraving techniques alongside modern technology to create precise, lasting inscriptions. This service allows clients to add sentimental value to their pieces through names, dates, or bespoke designs that enhance the item's emotional significance.
People
Allie
Lead Designer
Allie has over 35 years of jewellery design experience, starting her career at Kent Institute of Art & Design before working in Hatton Garden. She has been creating bespoke pieces at Hadfields of Canterbury of Canterbury since 2001, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to craft perfect jewellery for every occasion.
Dave
Master Goldsmith
Dave brings 40 years of goldsmithing expertise, having trained in South Africa before managing his own business. Joining Hadfields of Canterbury of Canterbury in 2006, he specialises in complex repairs and custom designs, applying his extensive experience to create technically precise yet aesthetically beautiful jewellery pieces for discerning clients.
Ingrid
Goldsmith
Ingrid trained at Pforzheim College of Goldsmiths in Germany, earning her Master Designer qualification. With experience in both German and English workshops, she returned to Hadfields of Canterbury of Canterbury in 2011 after raising her family, bringing European craftsmanship traditions to her work creating intricate, high-quality jewellery pieces.
Questions
What services does Hadfields of Canterbury of Canterbury of Canterbury offer?
We specialise in bespoke jewellery creation, watch repairs, ring resizing, stone setting, engraving, and restoration of damaged or sentimental jewellery pieces.
Can I create a custom jewellery design?
Yes, our bespoke service allows you to collaborate with our designers to create unique pieces tailored to your vision using ethically sourced materials.
Do you repair existing jewellery?
We offer comprehensive repair services including chain re-linking, stone re-setting, rhodium plating, and restoration of damaged or worn pieces in our in-house workshop.
What materials do you use?
We use ethically sourced precious metals and non-conflict diamonds, ensuring both quality and responsible sourcing for all our jewellery creations.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. The shop is closed on Mondays, Sundays, and bank holidays.
