A Family Affair

Clair and Paul have been making and selling jewellery in Porthleven for over 15 years. 

They began their journey at the Harbour market in 2009, crafting playful beaded jewellery. In 2012, the small shop next to the lime kiln, previously a surf-shack called Waterbourne, became available. Clair and Paul seized the opportunity and opened their very own jewellery workshop in the May.

As their commissioned work and in-house repairs increased, they found it challenging to keep up with the workload due to limited space for a second workbench. This prompted them to start looking around for a more spacious shop and workshop. They had always admired the former Bijoux Box as a potential new location, just two doors down from the Harbour Inn, so were thrilled to acquire its lease in 2015. The additional space allowed them to expand their operation giving them the opportunity to hire another gold/silversmith to handle the growing demand.

Their team now includes a few very talented individuals who bring a fresh twist to the shop. To ensure they have enough of their own designs on display, they all dedicate one day a week to creating new stock.

Their son, David, has been working with them for over four years and manages most of the commissioned pieces now, while the front-of-house staff have extensive industry experience or are makers themselves. Clair specialises in beaded jewellery with semi-precious stones and pearls. And, during the summer months, their daughter Sarah helps out on busy days, making it a true family business!

They work with trusted suppliers and customer satisfaction is their top priority, as reflected in their online reviews. Whether it’s simple silver charms or high-end diamond jewellery, the Jewellery Workshop is the right choice for every occasion.

They also specialise in melting down customers’ old gold to create new pieces that retain sentimental value while reflecting their owners’ design preferences.

For commissioned work inquiries, you can simply pop in – no appointment required.

THE JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
St Elvans Courtyard, Harbour Road,
Porthleven TR13 9FB
01326 561511
porthlevenjewelleryworkshop@outlook.com
www.porthlevenjewelleryworkshop.co.uk