Jewellers · Goldsmiths · Antiques
Objects of beauty.
Stories worth keeping.
Fine jewellery, remarkable antiques and traditional craftsmanship in the heart of Stamford.
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Established 1974
It began at the bottom
of a garden.
In 1974, goldsmith and diamond mounter John Dawson established his workshop in a building at the bottom of his garden.
Restoring antique jewellery and creating pieces by hand, John built his reputation around craftsmanship, knowledge and an appreciation for beautiful things.
Two years later, Dawson opened its Stamford shop. Alongside John's jewellery appeared antique furniture, fine art, silver and an increasingly fascinating collection of objects.
That spirit of discovery remains part of Dawson today.
The Workshop
Made.
Restored.
Reimagined.
Craftsmanship has been at the heart of Dawson since the beginning.
From creating something entirely new to breathing life back into something treasured, our jewellery services combine traditional skills with decades of experience.
Jewellery
Jewellery worth discovering.
Some pieces are newly made. Others have already lived extraordinary lives.
Discover fine jewellery alongside antique, vintage, estate and pre-owned pieces chosen for beauty, craftsmanship and individuality.
Featured treasures
Picks of the Month.
Platinum Emerald-Cut Diamond Single Stone Ring
Emerald-cut diamond, claw set · Plain polished D-shaped shank · 0.71cts · E colour, VS1 clarity
£8,100
Platinum Diamond Half Eternity Ring
9 brilliant-cut diamonds, rubover setting · Millegrain edge · 0.35cts · 3.3gms
£2,100
18ct Yellow and White Gold Marquise-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Marquise-cut diamond, claw set · Plain polished D-shaped shank · 0.40cts · E colour, VS1 clarity
£3,900
18ct Yellow Gold Signet Ring
12x14mm oval head · Polished finish · 13.16gms
£4,200
18ct Yellow Gold & White Gold Six-Claw Diamond Solitaire Ring
Six claw set · White gold head, yellow gold shank · 1.01cts · G colour, VS2 clarity
£12,500
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Half Eternity Ring
4 brilliant-cut diamonds, a baguette-cut diamond between each, rubover settings · Plain polished yellow gold shank · 3.94gms
£6,100
18ct Yellow and White Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring
Three brilliant-cut diamonds, claw set in white gold · Plain polished yellow gold D-shaped shank · Centre 0.56cts · Outer 0.45cts
£5,500
Platinum Signet Ring
12x14mm oval head · Polished finish · 18.13gms
£4,500
Platinum Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Brilliant-cut diamond to centre within a twelve-stone halo, with eight stones to each shoulder, micro pave set · Plain polished shank · Centre 0.60cts · G colour, VS2 clarity
£11,300
Platinum Graduated Three Stone Diamond Ring
Three claw set brilliant-cut diamonds, graduated · Plain polished shank · Total 1.56cts
£12,000
Antique & Vintage
Not everything beautiful
needs to be new.
Jewellery carries stories.
A Victorian diamond ring. An Art Deco brooch. A gold piece worn by another generation.
Dawson's constantly changing collection celebrates pieces that were made to endure.
Antiques
Beyond jewellery.
Antiques have been part of Dawson's identity for decades: silver, clocks, interiors, carvings and the sort of objects that are difficult to categorise and impossible to walk past.
Burghley
A longstanding
Stamford tradition.
Dawson has exhibited at Burghley Horse Trials for decades, and has historically been involved in maintaining, cleaning, engraving and displaying winners' trophies.
The Burghley Story →
Stamford, England
Proudly independent.
Proudly Stamford.
Dawson belongs in Stamford. Our home at 6 Red Lion Square sits amongst the historic buildings, independent shops and generations of stories that make the town distinctive.
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