1. Unique Expression:
Bespoke handmade jewellery allows you to express your individuality. Crafted with care and attention to detail, these pieces reflect your personality and the new journey you're undertaking. Each element can be tailored to represent the new chapter in your life.
2. Emotional Connection:
These creations carry emotional depth. Whether it's a necklace reminding you of a special person or a ring demonstrating eternal love, these pieces become more than adornments. They become emblems of special times and people in your life.
3. Local Craftsmanship, Collaboration and Connection:
The process of engaging and collaborating with a local expert jeweller to create custom jewellery fosters a connection that extends beyond the transaction. A true expert who is trained and experienced in gold and silversmithing as well as other metals and materials, will listen to your story and translate it into a tangible piece of art. This collaboration becomes a part of your journey, leaving you with lasting memories.
4. Sustainability and Investment Value:
The focus on quality over mass production contributes to a more sustainable approach to consumption. By opting for handmade jewellery, you invest in pieces designed to last, resisting the cycle of disposable fashion.
Well-crafted bespoke jewellery often maintains or increases in value over time. The uniqueness and high-quality craftsmanship make these pieces collectible and sought after, which can be appealing both for personal sentiment and potential investment.
5. Storytelling:
Each piece of bespoke jewellery tells a story. It tells the story of its creation, the inspiration behind it, and the wearer's personal journey. As you enter this new phase of life, having a piece that tells your story becomes even more meaningful.
6. Tailored Experience:
The process of creating bespoke jewellery involves a personalised experience that can be deeply rewarding. Clients can be part of the design process, selecting materials, stones, and design elements, leading to a sense of ownership and pride in the final piece.
chapter79 in Hertford
Is owned and run by Jackie and Andy Benson and their whole working lives have revolved around training to become the expert jewellers they are today. Their experience and knowledge has allowed them to focus on bringing smiles to their customers’ faces by producing unique pieces of jewellery to reflect the various chapters in their customers’ lives. They do this by working with each customer to deliver just what they are hoping for but didn’t know how to describe.
Andy helps bring dreams into reality by listening and discussing your hopes and needs and Jackie and their team bring your design into life by producing it in the metal or material of your choice. Jackie is an experienced goldsmith and silversmith but is also used to working with more unusual materials for people who want something a little different. They are probably best known for the engagement and wedding rings they design and make for couples.
We, at thebestof Hertford and Ware have been singing the praises of this fabulous team for many years and each of us have commissioned special pieces of jewellery which hold precious memories for us.
Jackie and Andy’s shop can be found at:
chapter79
15 Market Place,
Hertford
SG14 1DQ
and they are also on thebestof Hertford and Ware website where they have a profile page which tells you more about this talented couple.
