The Jewellery Works Studio

The Jewellery Works Studio Handmade jewellery crafted with passion and precision. šŸ’ As well as repairs & specialist services. We'd love to meet you! Damia, Jaco & Natasha

We're a small, family-run jewellery business in Henley-on-Thames. Integrity, passion and community are at the heart of everything we do. We have a deep love for what we do and are proud to be able to offer decades of experience in traditional handmade jewellery, as well as specialist services such as advanced stone setting and hand engraving. Pop in and say hi or send us a message / email for any enquiries.

15/04/2026

Forming Triangular Claws for Pointed Stones šŸ’Ž
ļæ½Thereā€™s more than one way to form a claw. In this clip, Iā€™m using the v-groove section of a swage block to demonstrate how I shape claws for pointed stones.

Itā€™s a reliable method that gives you strong, consistent results. I use other approaches too but I think this is one well worth knowing.

When Iā€™m working with pointed stones like marquise, pear, or princess cuts, this is a useful approach.

I begin with a solid claw, cut into it, and push it over as normal, then refine the shape from above by filing.

This is taken from: Jewellerā€™s Swage Block Basics for Beginners | U, V & Half-Round Grooves Explained

(Which lives on the other platform, the one with the red play button - shh)

12/04/2026

āœØ Opening Hours Update āœØ

Weā€™ve recently made a small change to our shop opening times.
Our new hours are now in place, so please take a moment to check them here before visiting.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 8:30 - 17:00
Sunday: Closed

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It truly means a great deal to our family business. We look forward to welcoming you in store soon.

02/04/2026

This is how I approaching the making of these tapered baguette settings for this diamond ring in platinum!

I keep the two settings on a single plate for as long as possible to take advantage of the extra control (control=precision).

This is one way of going about it but Iā€™m pleased with the result. Check out the full video on our YT channel (Goldsmithā€™s Workshop Secrets) where we go through the making of this ring from start to finish.

Any questions? Let us know below. We love hearing from you!

31/03/2026

Making the underbezel for a pear diamond starts with finding the right curves.

My process is simple but precise:

1ļøāƒ£ Establish the largest curve firstļæ½2ļøāƒ£ Find an object with the same diameter (here I used a bangle triblet)ļæ½3ļøāƒ£ Form the smaller curve using half-round pliersļæ½4ļøāƒ£ Bring the ends together and pierce until the join forms the point

Slowly the pear shape emerges from a single piece of metal. Itā€™s a satisfying moment when the geometry finally clicks into place.

17/03/2026

A pear diamond already has movement in its shape so my thinking is that the claws should follow that rhythm.

Instead of forcing the curve with pliers, I start by forming a circle with platinum wire, then fold it. This gives two claws with natural symmetry and controlled movement.

Small details like this are what make a setting feel alive rather than mechanical. Traditional goldsmithing is often about finding simple ways to achieve elegant results.

Would you try this method?

10/03/2026

In this step, I use the V-shaped space between two drilled holes and form a recessed claw. At this stage, the diamond wonā€™t sit against the claw, and thatā€™s intentional.

Later, Iā€™ll cut roughly one-third into the claw, allowing the stone to seat securely.

Planning ahead and preparing the structure is important so that everything comes together precisely at the final stage.

I made this platinum ring recently and weā€™re sharing a behind-the-scenes, tutorial-style video on YT this evening. Tune ...
04/03/2026

I made this platinum ring recently and weā€™re sharing a behind-the-scenes, tutorial-style video on YT this evening. Tune in if youā€™d like to see how it all came together!

I love how the tapered baguettes draw your eye straight to the pear-shaped diamond. We gave the setting a bit of height and openness so loads of light can get in and really let the stones do their thing. šŸ‘Œ

Hereā€™s a peak at next weekā€™s jewellery making tutorial-style video. Weā€™re working in silver, 925. What are we making? It...
07/07/2025

Hereā€™s a peak at next weekā€™s jewellery making tutorial-style video. Weā€™re working in silver, 925. What are we making? It might be tricky to guess this.

Throwback to this handcrafted platinum trilogy engagement ring. Made using traditional goldsmithing techniques, this pie...
29/06/2025

Throwback to this handcrafted platinum trilogy engagement ring. Made using traditional goldsmithing techniques, this piece features three stunning diamonds set in platinum.

Want to see how it was made? Watch the full ring-making process on our YT channel.

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73 Reading Road
Henley On Thames
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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