Truly bespoke jewellery feels like a rarity in today’s world of mass production, but this is probably why the items crafted by Denzil Skinner & Partners in Edinburgh feel so special. The team of Amanda and Denzil use their more than 60 years of combined experience within the trade to provide a unique, deeply personal service that sees them redesign old jewellery or create new, bespoke jewellery and silver commissions. For more on this service, we caught up with Amanda and Denzil. Best Bespoke Jewellery Design Company 2026 – Edinburgh Whether a client wants to upcycle their old jewellery or commission a new design enriched with timeless character and charm, leading Edinburgh jewellers Amanda and Denzil can help. They established the business some 12 years ago with their boutique shop located in Stockbridge, and with Amanda bringing more than 30 years of expertise as a jewellery designer and business owner to the table, and Denzil leveraging his skills as a former director at Hamilton & Inches – where he specialised in silver commissions – this is a location quite unlike any other. Discussing the partnership at the heart of the business, Amanda and Denzil told us it works simply because they are equal. Amanda is the principal designer within the business, whilst, Denzil, who served in the Armed Forces before entering the jewellery industry, spearheads its bespoke silver and institutional commissions, which include military silverware. Combined, Denzil Skinner & Partners stands for a discreet and personal service in an era where sales targets and short-termism define the world of jewellery. The difference that the company stands for in this space begins with its flagship service, which is the bespoke creation/redesigning process mentioned above. The aim here is to give every client a fun and friendly experience, and this starts with the team advising on the best approach concerning a piece, be it being kept, sold or broken up and repurposed to offer the optimal balance between enjoyment and sentimentality. What follows is a free consultation, design and cleaning service, and if the client decides to break up the existing piece, then Amanda and Denzil will process all of the old gold and take its value off the cost of the new commission. Once the design is finalised, the team will work either exclusively by hand or with help from CAD technology to complete the work to the highest standard, following design and budget requirements down to the letter. “We embrace the fully hand-made approach or use CAD technology, dependent upon the most appropriate method for an agreed design whilst supporting the UK trade. It is vital to us that we provide the freedom for our clients to design what they want and then for us to use the most appropriate manufacturing techniques in its creation.” This same approach is employed when it comes to engagement rings, with Amanda and Denzil giving clients the option to repurpose an old or inherited jewel into a modern design. However, more often they will source the gemstones from their valued and trusted dealers to design and create a totally new ring. A client’s preferences and budget will always be considered as their bespoke engagement ring is designed, with the team preparing a selection of stones from which the client can make a choice. They will explain the differences in the stones in terms of quality and value to ensure the outcome is a combination of its aesthetic and monetary value. Of course, this is just the beginning, as Denzil Skinner & Partners covers everything from dress and signet rings to earrings, pendants, bracelets, brooches, and gentlemen’s jewellery (cufflinks, dress studs, tie pins, rings etc.) across this bespoke approach, solidifying it as Edinburgh’s leading bespoke jewellery brand in the process. And yet, there is much more to the company than jewellery, as its bespoke silver commissions show. Having been tasked with completing a number of private, military, and sporting trophies over the years, Denzil Skinner & Partners has also had the opportunity to demonstrate its prowess as one of Scotland’s leading silver designers. A favourite project for the team was creating a silver copy of the Sutton Hoo warrior’s helmet; an AngloSaxon helmet found in 1939 during the excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship burial. The faded original helmet is today on display in the British Museum, whilst the silver copy is admired in its new home. Whilst the future of jewellery and silversmithing in the UK is far from certain, Denzil Skinner & Partners continues to serve as the embodiment of why it is so special. Breathing new life into old pieces or creating new ones from scratch, these creations will stand the test of time in a way that cheap, high-street jewellery simply will not. Thus, on the back of its distinction, we are delighted to recognise the company with an award. Contact: Denzil Skinner & Amanda Egerton King Company: Denzil Skinners & Partners Web Address: ww.denzil-skinner.co.uk
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