A Tradition Recast

Transforming heirlooms, crafting new treasure and purveying new timepieces, all with precision and care.

A timeworn ring, a faded necklace, or a bracelet rubbed smooth by years of wear – these are not just objects but vessels of memory, carrying the weight of past affections. At the Jewellery Workshop in Porthleven, such treasures are not merely repaired but transformed. With a craftsman’s precision and an understanding of sentiment, the workshop melts down heirloom gold to create contemporary pieces imbued with the stories of their past. Here, even the grains of sand gathered from a cherished shoreline can be pressed into metal, casting the landscape of personal history into jewellery.

Beyond bespoke creations, the workshop offers a trove of pre-owned pieces, each with its quiet narrative waiting to be carried forward. The shelves gleam with works from a growing selection of makers, including an elegant new range of titanium jewellery, anodised to vivid hues with electric currents, offering strength and style in equal measure – all made in the UK to a very high standard, hyperallergic and very durable. This is jewellery that refuses to fade, as enduring as the tides that carve the Cornish coast.

Precision extends beyond adornment to timekeeping, with the workshop standing as Cornwall’s sole stockist of Zeppelin, Bauhaus, and Bauhaus Aviation watches. These German-made pieces, available in both quartz and mechanical movements, fuse engineering with artistry, catering to those who appreciate attention to detail in every tick and turn.

Yet, the workshop’s role in Porthleven is not solely that of a purveyor; it is a place of service, of swift and skilful repair. From stone-setting to Rhodium-plating, engraving to restringing, it operates with an efficiency that belies the intricacy of the craft. A fresh battery for a beloved watch, a resized ring for a changing hand – each small act of care builds a relationship between jeweller and customer, forging trust.

More than a place to purchase small objects of desire, this is where things of beauty are not simply bought but brought back to life, a space where the old finds renewal and the new carries forward the promise of longevity.

THE JEWELLERY WORKSHOP

Porthleven TR13 9FB
01326 561511
porthlevenjewelleryworkshop@outlook.com
www.porthlevenjewelleryworkshop.co.uk