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London Based Jeweller
About David Ashton
Unmatched Precision & Artistic Achievement
A stunning range of jewellery is available to view and directly purchase. David Ashton jewellery is available exclusively from his London store and online through this website.
The majority of David’s work is bespoke.
Our shop & workshop found its new home in the iconic OXO Tower on the South Bank in 2008. This move marked a significant chapter in our history, having previously been a stalwart of Gabriel’s Wharf since 1988 and a stallholder on Camden Market.
For over three decades, David’s iconic ring stacks have graced numerous publications’ pages ( Vogue, ELLE, Marie Claire, TATE, V&A), symbolising his unique style and craftsmanship. Their distinct design is instantly recognisable and has garnered a loyal following.
Skills and Experience
A reputation for integrity and quality is not easily achieved, but David Ashton is proud of having achieved it.
David’s journey into jewellery making is marked by a unique background. In his formative years, he honed his skills as a scientific and medical instrument maker in Cambridge and later as an aircraft engineer. His notable achievement was fabricating part of the nose cone for Concord at Marshalls in Cambridge. This diverse experience in precision manufacturing brings a unique perspective to his jewellery-making, setting his creations apart.
David’s creations are not mere jewellery but unique expressions of individuality. Each piece is meticulously crafted to be bold, durable, and comfortable, a testament to his unwavering commitment to creating bespoke jewels that are as unique as their owners. This dedication to individuality is what sets his work apart in the world of jewellery making.
A reputation as a skilled and ethical craftsman precedes him. The majority of his work is bespoke, as are many of his tools. These tools enable him to create unusual, modern, yet sophisticated jewellery with traditional, precision craftsmanship. His unique and specialised skills have earned him recognition as one of the UK’s most skilled and talented artisans. An experienced jeweller who works honestly and ethically. His uncompromising attention to detail and unique method of rub-over setting, coupled with his many years of experience, guarantees his artistry is unsurpassed.
Ensuring every detail is perfect for the individual wearer is incredibly important. Meeting with you, whether in person or virtually, is a joy. Each piece of jewellery is perfectly unique, without compromise, made from scratch to 0.01mm. Batch-produced castings are, unfortunately, ubiquitous to others in the jewellery trade, not at David Ashton. David’s understanding and experience of materials and manufacturing techniques ensure his jewellery is beautiful but also durable and comfortable.
Ethically sourced & responsibly crafted
Committed to sourcing all our diamonds and gemstones in a manner that upholds the social, ethical, and environmental expectations we share with our customers.
David Ashton uses only natural diamonds and gemstones.
Acting sustainably is at the core of everything that we do.
Every piece of David Ashton jewellery is guaranteed to be ethically produced and 100 % conflict-free. We have stringent sourcing procedures, selection processes and certification requirements.
At David Ashton Jewellery, a diamond is a mineral created by nature; a “diamond” should always mean a natural diamond.
Our bullion is 100 % recycled and sourced responsibly by LBMA Responsible Gold Sourcing Assurance.
Everything is solid 18ct gold or Platinum; nothing is plated or gold vermeil.
Every image on our website is of a piece of jewellery David has made, not AI/computer generated or enhanced.
Accolades and Awards
- David studied with the Gemmological Association and has studied for its most prestigious accolades:
- Fellow of the Gemmological Association (FGA)
- Diamond Member of the Gemmological Association (DGA).
Having been selected to exhibit at the Goldsmiths Company Fair, David has won all their prestigious awards.
David Ashton Jewellery has been featured in many national and international publications, including Vogue, Marie Clare, ELLE, Harpers Bazaar, The Tate, V&A, Independent, and The London Library………
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Commisioning a piece
True handmaking of jewellery is a dying art because it takes the most skill and time, yet it yields the highest quality of finish possible. It will result in a true heirloom piece that will last for generations. The difference is obvious to expert and discerning buyers, over time the difference in durability and wearability becomes obvious to the owner too. David Ashton jewellery is a bench made entirely by hand.
