Justin Richardson
Based in the heart of the historic cathedral city of Canterbury, Justin Richardson and his team of master craftsmen create some of the country’s most exclusive and inspiring jewellery and silverware. From the purpose-built workshop at the rear of the gallery, He designs and creates beautiful and bespoke pieces, varying from classic engagement and wedding rings, to unique custom-made cocktail jewellery and dress watches. Justin’s team of experienced craftsmen have won numerous awards for their world-class design and craftsmanship. These include awards by the prestigious Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council, ‘The Jewellery Oscars’. Justin himself also won the ‘New Designer of the Year’ award shortly after completing his training.
As a bespoke jeweller Justin approaches watch design from a different perspective, combining his expertise in fine jewellery with his passion for watch making. These custom-made watches are created using a unique blend of modern technology and traditional goldsmithing craftsmanship. The Octavo range offers a range of options – 18ct gold or platinum case, diamond set crowns and cases, as well as a choice of quartz, mechanical or automatic Swiss movements. Individual dials can also be commissioned, to add a personal touch to the timepiece, making it completely unique for the wearer.
Justin’s inspiration for the Octavo range came from the heyday of the British automotive industry and its classic dashboard instrumentation, and as such the watches are opulent and expressive, advancing British watch design in this smart age and recognising that watches are worn as pieces of jewellery as much as instruments for telling the time.
At the heart of every custom-made piece is the design. Justin combines craftsmanship with his passion for design to create dramatic and beautiful fine jewellery.
The start of the process is to sit down together, discuss and bounce ideas, until a firm brief is established. From there we will meticulously hand paint a series of options from which to choose.
The final design chosen will remain exclusive to you, as commissioned designs are never repeated.
So why compromise, let us custom make something unique and special for you or your loved one.
