Featherstones Jewellery
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Book Featherstones Jewellery – Nature-inspired, bespoke fine jewellery handcrafted at the historic Claydon Estate
Featherstones Jewellery is a fine jewellery studio nestled in the tranquil Claydon Estate in Buckinghamshire, offering a bespoke experience infused with creativity, craftsmanship, and care. Founded by designer and jeweller Alice Welsh, Featherstones creates timeless heirlooms that preserve personal stories and celebrate life’s milestones.
Clients can book through OCSNLY to enjoy in-person appointments with Alice in her serene workshop surroundings or book an online consultation for optimal convenience. Whether it’s a bespoke engagement ring, a redesign of a family heirloom, or an entirely new piece crafted from recycled metals, Featherstones offers a truly personalised journey. The studio is also home to their signature “Make Your Own Wedding Band” experience, where couples can craft their own rings under expert guidance.
All pieces are made using sustainable materials, including lab-grown or traceable natural diamonds, and finished by hand on-site. With services ranging from stone setting to complex repairs, Featherstones Jewellery is a true one-stop destination for thoughtful, ethical and beautifully made jewellery.
Specialty
Featherstones Jewellery specialises in bespoke, handcrafted designs made using a blend of traditional bench skills and CAD design. With a focus on upcycling, ethical sourcing, and personalised storytelling, their work reflects sustainability, sentiment, and timeless elegance.
Learn more about the services on offer:
Purchase
Engagement rings – Ethical, timeless designs crafted to mark meaningful moments
Dress rings – Contemporary styles made from sustainable materials
Stud earrings – Understated elegance for everyday or occasion wear
Drop earrings – Statement pieces with delicate movement and balance
Pendants – Nature-inspired motifs that speak to the soul
Bespoke
Custom engagement rings – One-of-a-kind designs that capture your love story
Custom wedding bands – Traditional or modern styles crafted from scratch or redesigned
Signet rings – Personalised heirlooms featuring family crests or initials
Custom earrings – From delicate to dramatic, tailor-made to your preferences
Custom necklaces, chains, and pendants – Designs infused with personal meaning
Custom bracelets and bangles – Organic forms and textures with timeless charm
Remodelling old jewellery – Give new life to sentimental or inherited pieces
Make Your Own Wedding Bands – A unique, hands-on experience for couples
Repair & alterations
Ring repairs and resizing – Adjustments and structural repairs with precision
Stone replacement or setting work – Secure, upgrade, or reset gemstones
Jewellery clean and polish – Restore the sparkle and finish of worn pieces
Rhodium plating – Brighten and protect white gold with a professional finish
Earring repairs & replacements – Fix or remake lost or broken pairs
Pearl or bead restringing – Reshape vintage pieces into wearable treasures
Necklace and chain repairs – Tangle, snap, or break – we’ll mend it
Jewellery engravings and light touch ups – Personal inscriptions and small refinements
Soldering – Clean, secure joins that preserve the look and integrity of your jewellery
Valuations
Sale – Valuations to assist with resale or market value
Insurance – Professional appraisals to protect your treasured items
Additional services
Cash for gold – Ethical options for selling unused precious metals
Scrap jewellery purchase – We buy scrap pieces to repurpose or recycle
Recycling old jewellery – Upgrade your own materials into modern heirlooms
Same-day repairs (where possible) – Express service for urgent jewellery fixes
Meet the team
Alice Welsh | Founder, Designer & Jeweller
Alice Welsh is a British jeweller and designer with a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmithing from the Birmingham School of Jewellery. After mastering micro-setting and design in Hatton Garden, she created pieces for Bond Street boutiques and private clients around the world before founding Featherstones Jewellery.
Her creative vision is deeply rooted in her upbringing in the Sussex countryside and a lifelong connection to nature. Now based in rural Buckinghamshire, Alice’s mission is to make fine jewellery that captures memories and stories through exquisite craftsmanship and ethical practice. Every design is thoughtfully developed, blending nostalgia with fresh modern form – handcrafted to last for generations.
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