Business Details
Handmade Silver & Gold Jewellery in Whitstable
Front Jewellery is a distinguished artisan enterprise specialising in handcrafted silver and gold designs. Founded by Rob Morris, a seasoned silversmith with decades of experience, the business combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary creativity. Each piece is meticulously hand-finished in Whitstable, Kent, reflecting Rob's dedication to quality and originality. The workshop also serves as a gallery showcasing works by other independent designers, fostering a community of artisan jewellers. With a focus on unique, non-mass-produced items, the business offers an extensive collection inspired by natural forms and abstract concepts.Rob's expertise extends to educational workshops, where he shares his silversmithing skills with enthusiasts. The company maintains a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, offering secure online transactions and direct communication via WhatsApp. Despite Rob's semi-retired status, the business continues to provide access to remaining stock and bespoke learning opportunities. All items are crafted to the highest standards, ensuring lasting value for collectors and wearers alike. The enterprise remains a testament to the enduring appeal of handcrafted artistry in a market dominated by industrial production.
Services
Silver Jewellery
Gold Jewellery
Silversmithing Courses
Custom Designs
Jewellery Gallery
Workshop Hire
Gift Vouchers
Online Sales
Metal Finishing
Design Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer original, handcrafted designs unavailable elsewhere
- Our silversmith has decades of professional experience
- Each piece undergoes rigorous quality inspection
- We maintain a physical gallery for direct customer engagement
- We provide expert-led jewellery-making workshops
What people say
Loved the workshop
Unique designs
High-quality craftsmanship
Excellent tuition
Beautiful handmade pieces
Services
Silver Jewellery
Handcrafted silver pieces featuring organic forms and abstract patterns. Each item combines technical precision with artistic expression, offering wearable art for discerning customers. Collections include Flow, Stag, and Dusk ranges.
Gold Jewellery
Luxurious gold pieces including Kiss and Ador collections. Designs range from delicate to bold statements, all maintaining the same hand-finished quality as silver works. Available in various karat options.
Silversmithing Courses
Hands-on learning experiences from beginner to advanced levels. Courses cover essential techniques like soldering, texturing, and stone setting. Limited group sizes ensure personalised instruction in a professional workshop environment.
Custom Designs
Commissioned pieces based on individual preferences. While Rob no longer accepts standard commissions, select opportunities exist for special projects requiring collaborative design development and technical feasibility assessment.
Jewellery Gallery
Physical gallery space exhibiting works from multiple independent designers. Located in Whitstable, the gallery rotates collections regularly, providing exposure for emerging talent alongside Rob's established designs.
People
Rob Morris
Master Silversmith
Renowned silversmith with decades of experience creating original jewellery designs. Established Front Jewellery gallery to support independent makers. Now semi-retired but continues teaching and limited production work.
Questions
Is Rob Morris still creating new jewellery pieces?
Rob is largely retired but maintains a gallery of remaining stock. He occasionally creates special commissions requiring collaborative design development.
Can I learn silversmithing from Rob Morris?
Yes, Rob offers half-day, whole-day, and one-to-one courses at his Windmill Workshop in Whitstable, accommodating up to four students at a time.
Are the jewellery pieces truly handmade?
Every item undergoes Rob's hands-on finishing process, ensuring each piece maintains the unique character of handcrafted work while meeting exacting quality standards.
What materials are used in the jewellery?
Primarily solid silver and gold, with select pieces incorporating Swiss topaz, turquoise, and repurposed materials. All metal components are handworked in-house.
