Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery
6/7 Green Street, Cambridge, CB2 3JU
Gaze at the illuminated window of Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery and you can’t help but be enchanted by the extraordinary ring designs, dazzling pendants and exquisite earrings.
Clearly, this is no ordinary jewellers! Indeed, the Green Street studio and shop, located in the heart of Cambridge’s independent quarter, has changed the UK jewellery industry with its innovative bespoke service and designer-led ethos.
So much so, that trailblazer Harriet has been crowned UK Bespoke Jeweller of the Year 2024 and Ethical/Sustainable Jewellery Business of the Year 2024. Rewind a few years and you can pinpoint the exact moment that Harriet’s passion for jewellery-making was sparked. Sat next to her father’s workbench, she was mesmerised by his artistic alchemy as he handcrafted wedding bands. Aged four, she made her first ring, set with a huge purple amethyst, flanked by a rabbit and cat; she was royally hooked!
Harriet launched her bespoke business 26 years ago in Hertfordshire, opening her Cambridge studio in 2005. Here, customers can browse the stunning ready-to-wear collection, which can be customised or engraved, or bring in heirloom jewellery to be remodelled using sentimental gemstones and gold.
But the speciality of talented Cambridge designers, Amy, Alec, Georgia, Abigail and Niru, is creating one-of-a-kind pieces using ethically-sourced gems and precious metals. The team love to tell stories through jewellery with popular commissions including engagement rings reflecting heartwarming stories of how couples met or their mutual interests. There’s been rings inspired by DNA, magic, the mathematical shape Mobius Twist and the seascape of the Scilly Isles. One remarkable design even features snow from the summit of Mount Everest, encased in a hidden compartment!
If you are yearning for a meaningful piece of jewellery this Christmas, pop into the studio for a chat with the friendly team who’ll be delighted to design a beautifully bespoke timeless treasure!