Meet Our
Whether you need luxury jewellery repaired, a family heirloom restored or a new purchase resized, your piece will be worked on at our Winchester workshop by one of our three fantastically talented goldsmiths.
Read on to find out a little more about them.
The son of Jeremy France, Chris inherited his father’s passion for repair work having seen his father at the bench from a young age. Twenty years of experience, built on his studies at UCA Rochester in Kent and an apprenticeship at JFJ, have shaped him into a specialist repairer known for claw rebuilding and complex restorations. He blends traditional techniques with expert use of our laser welder to get the best possible result for every client, and there’s nothing he finds more rewarding than bringing a heavily worn, much-loved piece back to life. When he’s not in the workshop, Chris turns wood, spends time outdoors among animals, skis, and always has an audiobook on the go. You can read more about Chris in our history section.
Since joining in August 2022, Shiran has brought a wealth of creativity built up since her graduation in 2014. She specialises in handmade jewellery and in melting down and reworking old, sentimental pieces into something entirely new, a process she finds especially rewarding, turning materials with real meaning into fresh creations. She counts herself lucky to spend her days doing what she loves, but outside of work, she’s usually travelling or out enjoying the outdoors with her children.
Ten years into his career, André is almost entirely self-taught, a real testament to his dedication to the craft. Since joining the team last year, he’s put a broad range of skills to work: resizing, melting and rolling, manufacture, polishing and more. No two jobs are quite the same, and that variety is exactly what keeps his mind busy and engaged. Outside the studio, André is either walking his dog, lost in a good book, painting, or making jewellery in his home studio.
Paul joined our team a year ago, bringing 26 years of experience. His expertise lies in stone setting, a type of work he’s not only highly skilled in, but one he finds deeply rewarding, taking pride in the precision and care that each piece demands. When he’s not at the bench, you’ll find Paul enjoying a good hike.
One of our goldsmiths prefers to stay behind the scenes, but we couldn’t introduce the team without a mention. An absolute perfectionist and a remarkable hand maker, they’ve been with us for over 32 years, joining not long after we first opened our doors in Winchester, following their degree and time working in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter. Their handmade rings speak for themselves, a true testament to a lifetime spent honing the craft.
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