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.
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
Currently in the cabinet.
Edwardian · c.1910
Old-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum · Diamond
£4,650
Art Deco · c.1928
Art Deco Diamond Line Bracelet
Platinum · Diamond
Price on enquiry
Victorian · c.1885
Victorian Emerald & Gold Ring
18ct Yellow Gold · Emerald
£2,950
Mid-Century · c.1955
Two-Row Cultured Pearl Necklace
9ct Gold clasp · Cultured pearl
£1,180
Vintage · c.1940, later shank
Old European Cut Solitaire
18ct Gold & Platinum · Diamond
Price on enquiry
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.
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.
Sell & Value
Sometimes it's time for a piece
to begin another story.
Jewellery is inherited, forgotten, unworn, part of an estate, or simply no longer right for its owner. We will look at it properly, explain what we see, and make an offer only when you want one.
Sourcing
Looking for something
you haven't found yet?
Sometimes the perfect piece isn't sitting in the window. Tell Dawson what you're searching for and allow our experience and network to help with the hunt.
Start Your SearchAntiques
Beyond jewellery.
Antiques have been part of Dawson's identity for decades: silver, clocks, furniture, 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.
Visit DawsonThe Dawson Journal
Reading room.
Guides
How to Buy an Antique Engagement Ring
What to look at, what to ignore, and why the ring that suits you may already be a hundred years old.
Jewellery Stories
Victorian Jewellery Explained
Sixty-four years, three distinct moods, and a great deal of meaning hidden in plain sight.
Guides
Understanding British Hallmarks
Four small marks that can tell you the metal, the town, the year and sometimes the maker.
Stories from our customers
More stories →“They took my grandmother's ring, which had been in a drawer for thirty years, and gave it back to me as something I actually wear.”
