Established 20 years ago in the heart of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, Element is a fine British goldsmiths. Specialising in diamond set platinum & 18ct gold, our master craftsmen Joe & Greg have over 50 years experience producing bespoke jewellery commissions, remodelling and repairs. From the initial inspiration to the final piece, our jewellery is created on-site.
We ensure that every single piece is finished to the highest standard, and welcome you to be a part of the creative process. With over 50 years experience creating bespoke jewellery, we're specialists in turning your vision into reality. Discover how our bespoke jewellery service works and view our signature collections below.
We ensure that every single piece is finished to the highest standard, and welcome you to be a part of the creative process. With over 50 years experience creating bespoke jewellery, we're specialists in turning your vision into reality. Discover how our bespoke jewellery service works and view our signature collections below.
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Starting his career in jewellery in 1985, working as an apprentice, hand-making jewellery at Greville Rossiters. After a number of years working in manufacturing, including for the locket makers Payton Peppers, Joe went self employed in 1997. In 2001 Joe established element, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, and has never looked back!
This afternoon I thought I would share with you a few pictures of our Jewellery makers, Joe McGarr and Greg McLeary, also our wonderfully cheerful Les Pettet our Gem setter. They all work together in our fully functioning workshop in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to make top quality custom jewellery.
Chat to us about your ideas. Pop in-store or email us. We'll advise on design options and provide a quotation for your chosen metal, gem stones and the creative work involved. You have the option to visit us to select your own stones. The majority of designs will be CAD designed, you'll receive a 3D image to approve along with a resin prototype to view.
It's not often you see three matching signets, so we thought this set was rather special. A customer came to us with their own wax seal signet ring and wished to create two more for his sons. This week we've been finishing this gorgeous pear diamond halo engagement ring, here's the process from start to finish.
We understand how sentimental certain pieces of jewellery can be. Whether it's an inherited family heirloom or a ring from your younger years - it's a shame for it to gather dust in your jewellery box if if doesn't feel 'you'. With a little help from Joe, Greg and our team of jewellery designers, we can put a contemporary twist on your treasure.
Reviews (10)
Judge Julie
Oct 25, 2021
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I had a pair of my favourite earrings gold plated. These are sentimental to me as they were bought for me 25 years ago by my great aunt Decima, whom I was very close to. They were only cheap ones from the market but I couldn't bear to part with them. As I have now lost Deci they will always be a beautiful reminder of her when I wear them. Thank you for doing a beautiful job.
Abigail Hall
Sep 30, 2021
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Abi Pritchard
Sep 22, 2021
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We bought our wedding rings (and my engagement ring) from here and couldn't recommend here enough! It is a lovely shop, with very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff and it's great to see the workshop too. You came recommended yet also stood out from the vast amount of neighbouring jewellers in the area. It felt like a very tailored and thoughtful experience, and we have re-visited for re-sizing and polishing already! The rings are high quality, well made and we are very pleased with them - thank you!
Tracey Ashenhurst
Aug 27, 2021
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Hello! I First visited Element at a most worrying time during Covid, I arrived and the sales team put me at ease wearing masks and there were hand sanitizers to hand which made the experience more relaxed. I wanted a ring designed and I had a vision. The sales girl spoke to Greg who then came out to speak to me first hand, which I was impressed with... Speaking to the very man that was going to create my vision . He drew a plan and hit the nail on the head it looked amazing, he drew the Centre stone princess 1.25 diamond with diamonds flowing down the shoulders . I also gave him the task to match
Claire Love
Apr 23, 2021
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Love this place..
We had my engagement ring made here, our 2 wedding rings and just bought a diamond tennis bracelet.
Very friendly staff who bend over backwards to help make your design a reality and work with in your budget.
I wouldn't trust any other jeweller.
Outstanding quality and service
10/10
We had my engagement ring made here, our 2 wedding rings and just bought a diamond tennis bracelet.
Very friendly staff who bend over backwards to help make your design a reality and work with in your budget.
I wouldn't trust any other jeweller.
Outstanding quality and service
10/10
Amy Houghton-Barnes
Mar 20, 2021
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I recently commissioned a rather intricate, art-deco style emerald and diamond ring from Element Bespoke Jewellery.
From start to finish, the whole process was a pleasure. Their customer service was second to none; communication was excellent with efficient responses provided each time I emailed/Whatsapped. They kept me informed during each stage of the process so I was able to review the design and request any changes.
The final product is beautiful and of excellent quality; I am delighted with the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
I will be sure to return with future commissions and recommend
From start to finish, the whole process was a pleasure. Their customer service was second to none; communication was excellent with efficient responses provided each time I emailed/Whatsapped. They kept me informed during each stage of the process so I was able to review the design and request any changes.
The final product is beautiful and of excellent quality; I am delighted with the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
I will be sure to return with future commissions and recommend
Male Zycie Big World
Nov 13, 2020
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I got my engagement ring custom made in Element jewelery and is absolutely amazing. My fiance design the ring him self with help of Joe who was AMAZING
in communicating .We live far away from Birmingham and he was a massive help, the ring is so professionally made, and then the ring it was to big slidly and again big help ,when the ring came back i couldn't figure it out how they done it because it was no marks or anything to say it was resized but it fits like a glow now🙂😍 Thank you Joe and the shop ! Highly recommended. Well done
in communicating .We live far away from Birmingham and he was a massive help, the ring is so professionally made, and then the ring it was to big slidly and again big help ,when the ring came back i couldn't figure it out how they done it because it was no marks or anything to say it was resized but it fits like a glow now🙂😍 Thank you Joe and the shop ! Highly recommended. Well done
Andrew Berry
Sep 21, 2020
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I was looking for an eternity ring for my wife and wasn't having much luck finding what I wanted so a friend recommended Element to me. I sent an emailing asking if they could help with a photo of something that I had seen and from that moment on Joe couldn't do enough for me, he asked my budget and then based on that sourced the diamonds and sapphires I was after and designed the ring for me. He then sent me photos of the stones and made a wax model of the ring with the stones so I could see what it would look like. Once the ring was made I was planning on driving the 2 hour trip up to Birmingham
Eliot Dixon
Jun 21, 2019
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They made both rings for my wife, both absolutely stunning and bespoke. The engagement ring was a bit unusual in that I requested Moissanite (Forever One) rather than diamond, however they were more than happy to make it for me even though they had little prior experience with that stone. The result looks perfect compared to my expectations with the stones very well set to show off their considerable shine. Many people that see it comment that it is the most beautiful ring they have seen, and my wife also adores it. Good value too.
The wedding ring was designed specifically to match the contours
The wedding ring was designed specifically to match the contours
Jon Burt-Matthews
Oct 16, 2017
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In 2012 my fiancee and I discovered this wonderful shop in the heart of the Jewellery quarter when looking for our wedding rings. Whilst every other shop had a standard range of off the shelf rings at premium prices Joe assured us that for a surprisingly reasonable price he would craft a unique ring to fit perfectly against my fiancee' s curved engagement ring. We trusted him and it was perfect. The only snag was when I tried to put it on the wrong hand during our wedding service!
In 2015, following the birth of our first son, we returned to Element to have an eternity crafted from scratch, that
In 2015, following the birth of our first son, we returned to Element to have an eternity crafted from scratch, that
