Business Details
31 Years
experience
Bespoke Handmade Jewellery in Portsmouth
Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery Design has been crafting exceptional bespoke and handmade jewellery for over 30 years, combining traditional goldsmithing techniques with contemporary design. Our onsite artisan workshop in Portsmouth, Hampshire, serves as the heart of our operations, where each piece is meticulously created using ethically sourced materials. We specialise in transforming sentimental heirlooms into modern masterpieces, offering a deeply personal remodelling service that preserves emotional value. Our commitment to sustainability is evidenced by our Fairtrade gold certification, Single Mine Origin sourcing, and recognition as Sustainable Business of the Year 2025.With a team of award-winning goldsmiths and designers, we provide tailored consultations for engagement rings, wedding bands, and custom commissions, ensuring every creation reflects the wearer's unique story. Our dedication to quality is matched by our customer-centric approach, offering lifetime warranties, free anniversary maintenance, and insured global delivery. Through collaborations with international artists and ethical gemstone suppliers, we continue to push creative boundaries while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Services
Bespoke Jewellery
Jewellery Remodelling
Engagement Rings
Wedding Bands
Sustainable Design
Custom Commissions
Heirloom Restoration
Ethical Sourcing
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30 years' experience in bespoke jewellery design and goldsmithing
- Onsite artisan workshop for complete design control
- Ethically sourced materials with Fairtrade certification
- Award-winning sustainable business practices
- Personalised remodelling service for sentimental heirlooms
What people say
Professional attention to detail
Stunning bespoke designs
Expert remodelling service
Ethical practices
Award-winning craftsmanship
Services
Bespoke Jewellery
Our bespoke jewellery service transforms personal stories into unique wearable art. Working closely with clients, we create one-of-a-kind pieces using traditional goldsmithing techniques and ethically sourced materials. Each commission benefits from 30 years' expertise in crafting rings, necklaces, and bracelets that reflect individual narratives and style preferences.
Jewellery Remodelling
Specialist remodelling service that breathes new life into cherished heirlooms. Our goldsmiths carefully deconstruct and rework inherited pieces into contemporary designs while preserving sentimental value. This personal process maintains original gemstones and metals to create modern interpretations of family treasures through skilled craftsmanship.
Engagement Rings
Handcrafted engagement rings and wedding bands combining timeless elegance with modern innovation. Clients receive expert guidance through material selection, design iterations, and final crafting. Each piece incorporates ethical sourcing practices and traditional techniques to create meaningful symbols of commitment that endure for generations.
Sustainable Design
Pioneering sustainable practices throughout the jewellery creation process. We use Fairtrade gold, Single Mine Origin materials, and support female artisanal miners through Moyo Gemstones. Our Portsmouth workshop implements eco-friendly techniques while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship in every piece produced.
People
Charlotte Cornelius
Lead Designer & Goldsmith
With over 30 years' experience in jewellery design, Charlotte leads our team of artisans in creating bespoke masterpieces. Her expertise in traditional goldsmithing techniques and passion for ethical sourcing have earned industry recognition, including Sustainable Business of the Year 2025. Charlotte personally oversees all custom commissions.
Questions
How do I commission a bespoke jewellery piece?
Book a free consultation at our Portsmouth workshop or via Zoom. Bring your ideas and inspiration, and our designers will guide you through material selection, design sketches, and final production using traditional goldsmithing techniques.
Can you remodel inherited jewellery?
Yes, our specialist remodelling service transforms heirlooms into contemporary designs. We preserve sentimental elements while updating styles using traditional techniques. Consultations help determine the best approach for incorporating existing gemstones and metals into new creations.
What ethical practices do you follow?
We use Fairtrade gold, Single Mine Origin materials, and support Moyo Gemstones' female artisan miners. Our Portsmouth workshop implements sustainable practices, and we plant a tree for every online purchase through Ecologi.
Do you offer payment plans?
While we don't offer formal payment plans, we work within client budgets for bespoke commissions. A 50% deposit secures material purchases, with the balance due on completion. We accept major credit cards and bank transfers.
How long does custom jewellery take?
Bespoke pieces typically take 8-12 weeks from design to completion. Remodelling projects may take 6-10 weeks depending on complexity. Urgent requests are accommodated where possible through our workshop's flexible production schedule.
