Being a small family business we are proud to offer a service rarely seen on the high street. Whether you are coming in to spend 5 or 5000 or even just for some advice, you will be welcomed by a warm, friendly atmosphere that keeps our customers coming back again and again. We offer a fully extensive repair and valuation service as well as buying in second hand jewellery, antiques and gold.
The business was originally started by Nigel's Father Peter Hill and his brother Ron in Bedford 1950. Following a move to Aspley Guise in 1974, we maintained a shop there and in Harpur Street, Bedford, until Nigel took over the business in 1988. Nigel's parents, Peter & Pearl moved to Oundle and opened 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and we took over as 'Harpur's' in 2002.
The business was originally started by Nigel's Father Peter Hill and his brother Ron in Bedford 1950. Following a move to Aspley Guise in 1974, we maintained a shop there and in Harpur Street, Bedford, until Nigel took over the business in 1988. Nigel's parents, Peter & Pearl moved to Oundle and opened 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and we took over as 'Harpur's' in 2002.
Services
We offer bespoke jewellery making, Either to your design or by discussion between us or you can leave it all to us. We can make and create any item of jewellery, such as rings, pendants, brooches, etc. We offer a fully comprehensive jewellery repair service and are competitive with our pricing. However, we will not compromise on quality and if it costs a bit more to do the job properly so be it.
I have been given earrings as a surprise birthday present by my husband Neil, designed by him and Nigel at Harpur's to accompany my engagement ring, also made to an original design by Nigel three years ago. Neil naturally used Harpur's again because we had had such a great experience with them before.
