Bespoke & Workshop

William & Julia Shaw Jewellers Bespoke Service

For those looking for something truly original, our Bespoke Design and Manufacturing Service gives you the opportunity to create the Jewellery piece of your dreams.


We work with a variety of precious metals, diamonds and coloured stones to allow you to tailor every element of the design. Every stone we work with is hand-selected by our experts to ensure the highest quality at the best price for our customers.


A private appointment with an experienced member of our Jewellery Team is essential to start the Bespoke process. This is completely no-obligation and allows us to discuss your requirements and view samples in our special Consultation Room. Following this we can provide design advice and quotation.


We understand that creating something from scratch can be daunting, but rest assured when you place an order with us, we work with you at every step of the way to ensure your happiness throughout.


Our Bespoke Service includes many additional perks, such as a free insurance valuation for your new item.

BERING bracelets

On site workshop in Barnsley

Our Jewellery Workshop has always been the heart of our business, and is located on-site at our Dodworth store. We offering a comprehensive jewellery repair and alteration service in addition to the bespoke pieces created here.


We have a wonderful Team of highly qualified and experienced jewellers, including William and Julia, all of whom take great pride in working to an extremely high standard rarely seen outside London. In order to ensure we offer a complete service, our Workshop Team have all worked in the Jewellery Industry since starting their careers and provide a wealth of collective skills:


Julia has a BA Honours degree from Sheffield Hallam University (Polytechnic) in 3D Design and Jewellery making and specialises in the design and creation of bespoke, hand-made shaped wedding rings.


William has over 40 years of experience as both a working and retail jeweller and is highly skilled in all areas of repair, manufacture, diamond and stone-setting.


John has a lifetime of manufacturing Jewellery and Repair experience, and can turn his hand to anything! He specialises in creating bespoke and unusual pieces in addition to his general jewellery work.


Laura has also come from a Jewellery Making and Repair background, having worked in both independent workshops and the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. A member of our workshop Team for over 10 years, she specialises in bespoke pieces and like Julia creates handmade models for shaped wedding rings.


Darren has worked in the Jewellery Trade for 15 years and is the newest member of our workshop Team. 


To support our Workshop Team, Heather our Store Manager is a qualified Diamond Grader, Gemmologist and a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. She advises on our Diamond and Gemstone purchases and provides a Gem Testing Service.


For any more information on ordering a bespoke piece of jewellery please visit us in store or call 01226 245 375 to book an appointment.

To enquire about the bespoke jewellery design services at William & Julia Shaw Jewellers, Barnsley, please call us on
01226 245 375

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