About Us
Established in 1988 we are a family run jewellers based in Peacehaven. We have one of the largest fully equipped workshops along the south coast. With 11 specialist goldsmiths we are able to take on a vast variety of work.
Our greatest belief is in giving a high quality and friendly service, with the rise in internet and television sales we believe you cannot beat that personal touch.
We want our customers to keep coming back time after time. So our knowledgeable team is always on hand to offer free advice on any queries you may have about your jewellery or the trade in general.
Studio Crafts is part of the guild of master craftsmen which shows our commitment to quality within the trade and guarantees our customers a 1st class service.
We specialise in Handmade jewellery and restorations of rings and one of our favourites is to use customer’s old gold which could be of great sentimental value but is maybe too worn to wear or out of fashion we could then melt it down to make a new beautiful piece, often to the customers design.
History
Studio Crafts was founded in 1988 by my parents Eddie and Sue Blackwell. They converted our private garage into a small shop and workshop in Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven.
The trade side of the business quickly grew and the shop became well known in the town. Things became such a squeeze that in 1991 the decision was made to open a new larger shop in the meridian centre, Peacehaven. This allowed the workshop to grow, taking on more repairs and employing more goldsmiths.
We began to stock a much wider variety of goods and in 1992 my sister Sam joined the company. Because of the increased rental charges and the lack of potential in 1996 the shop was again moved, this time down to the South Coast Road in Peacehaven.
Two shops were taken on offering an even bigger selection of jewellery and gifts and In 1997 I joined the company and the workshop was moved next to the shops, this made for a much more efficient process and promoted the repair and bespoke side of the company even more.
Over the following years the company grew to employe 22 members of staff including Sam’s husband Steve and in 2000 we were privileged enough to be commissioned to design and make the mayoral chain of Peacehaven.
2004 was the biggest in the companies history when an opportunity presented it self that was too good to turn down. Premises along the south coast road had become available to purchase. One of the conditions of the purchase was to keep the post office, so with some little persuading Sue took on the challenge of becoming the post mistress and with a lot hard work and some challenging interviews the purchase was completed and hard work began to turn these premises into a modern, up to date shop and fully equipped workshop. Eventually after months of hard graft the final works were finished on the post office and the mayor attended our official opening in June 2005.
Today we are still making history by making some wonderful creations and one day hope to help you.
