jewellery designer & maker
After over 30 years making jewellery on Odiham High St, Jo Kelsey has moved her workshop to a new private studio where she continues to make beautiful collections and commissions.
Thank you for all the support you have shown over the last year …
and what a year it’s been!
after the ‘festive break’ Jo will be back in the workshop from Tuesday 19th January 2021 … so if you have a commission in mind simply drop us an email
We hope you all have a safe
and happy christmas & New Year
We look forward to
working with you soon!
Thank you for all the support you have shown over the last year …
and what a year it’s been!
after the ‘festive break’ Jo will be back in the workshop from Tuesday 19th January 2021 … so if you have a commission in mind simply drop us an email
Thank you for all the support you have shown over the last year …
and what a year it’s been!
after the ‘festive break’ Jo will be back in the workshop from Tuesday 19th January 2021 … so if you have a commission in mind simply drop us an email
Thank you for all the support you have shown over the last year …
and what a year it’s been!
after the ‘festive break’ Jo will be back in the workshop from Tuesday 19th January 2021 … so if you have a commission in mind simply drop us an email
what we get up to
My poor Mum, always the first with support and love but often the last to get her Christmas present! We are still in January though so its not too bad 😬 i gave her the loose stones for Christmas day and now they are these lovely drop earrings. The Stones are Pietersite, a variety of Chalcedony. Pietersite was first discovered in 1962 in Namibia. Often used as a healing stone, its known as the tempest stone, its stormy appearance is believed to carry energies that bring positive changes to the wearer, for me I just love how dramatic these stones are! Happy Christmas Mum 😁 I have lots of interesting stones tucked away, if you are looking for something with a bit more “drama” I may just have the perfect stone! :#mum #gemstones #pietersite #jewellery #originalsodiham #handmade #hampshirelife #odiham
Thinking of getting engaged? Well these two classic design engagement rings got a ‘Yes’ recently - to get in touch [email protected] #happyclients #happybridestobe #happygroom #yes #engagementring #diamonds #giadiamonds #engagementrings #bespokejewellery #gettingmarried #engagement #odiham #hampshire #hampshirelife #originalsodiham
Emerald and diamonds, simple, clean and striking combination in this ring #emeralds #diamonds #rings #bespokejewellery #gemstones #jewellery #odiham #hampshire #hampshirelife #originalsodiham
This week has been a busy week for me but not at the bench. Making the jewellery is just one part of the process of a commissioned piece of jewellery. It starts with a conversation, from that conversation an idea forms and I have to put that idea on paper or in this case the Ipad! So these are just a few designs I’ve been working on this week, looking forward to taking them from design to reality! #jewellerydesigns #sapphires #aquamarine #gold #ipaddrawing #ipadpro #learningnewskills #jewellery #odiham #hampshirelife #originalsodiham
Love love love these rings, A 10th wedding anniversary gift for two lovely people, They came armed with a design sketched out (it was brilliant by the way) and some old family jewellery, A few months later these beauties came to life. Thank you for asking me to make these, I loved it, even if my poor fingers from cutting the tiny pieces of turquoise didn’t ☺️ #stackingrings #turquoise #enamelrings #goldrings #anniversarygift #diamonds #odiham #hampshirelife #jewellery #2020
Gemstone painting refresher thanks to one of my favourite books, Jewellery making by @sylviawicksjewelry #gemstones #illustation #jewelleryrendering #jewellerydesign
Every day is s school day! Im so used to sketching with a pencil but I have to say I am loving working on the Ipad, early days but loving this new tool! #design #ipad #jewellerydesign #pendants #hampshirelife #jewellerydesign #jewellery
This is what happens when we have more time at home, all of these pieces started life as something else and have now been re-designed into lovely new pieces of jewellery to wear. It seems that green was most popular for me last month. #somethingoldsomethingnew #emeralds #jewellerydesign #revamp #jewellery #rings #gold #platinum #originalsodiham #hampshire #hampshirelife #odiham
Hand forged platinum cross with a black rhodium finish....love it! I was commissioned to remake a cross that just didn’t quite “hit the nail on the head” 😂 #platinum #cross #crosses #handforged #jewellery #odiham #hampshirelife #originalsodiham
from the workshop
Designs & Commissions
During the design process, you can either be as involved as you like or you can leave Jo to design and create your perfect piece. For sentimental reasons, we are quite often asked to take unworn, broken or inherited jewellery to melt down and redesign into something new to enjoy wearing.
Jewellery Repairs
Alongside our design facility, our fully equipped workshop offers a wide range of services – from restoring a much loved piece or replacing a lost stone; to ring sizing and re-stringing pearls, we are happy to undertake the majority of repairs when possible.
Insurance Valuations
We are lucky and proud to have a long-standing relationship with Shirley Mitchell FGA DGA, who provides a comprehensive and independent valuation service. A multi-award winner, Shirley is recognised as one of the premier Valuers in the country.
a little bit about Jo
After 2 years at the prestigious Sir John Cass Faculty Of Arts in London, Jo began her jewellery business at the age of 20 and opened her first shop in Odiham High Street in 1989.
As a Certified Diamond Grader (HRD Antwerp) and self-confessed gem-aholic, Jo’s attention to detail and craftsmanship makes her finely crafted jewellery highly sought after.
Given her passion and ever-increasing knowledge, Jo’s business inevitably evolved – and after over 30 years owning a Jewellers & Gallery in Odiham High St, Jo now works from a private studio.
recreating a piece of history …
Back in 2014, Jo was commissioned by the Jane Austen House Museum to reproduce the author’s famous turquoise ring – with the word ‘Chawton’ laser engraved on the inside in Jane’s handwriting.
As the only jeweller in the world with permission to reproduce the piece, Jo is privileged to have had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to handle the original ring when she was making notes for the reproduction.
your kind words
I’m lucky enough to have had various pieces made by Jo Kelsey, everything from my wedding ring to necklace, bracelet, earrings and I have loved each one.
Thanks Jo, it is great to be able to wear my ring again. I love your new way of working – meeting up over coffee is so much more fun than popping into a shop!
Jo made a wonderful pair of earrings for us. Lovely to have something truly unique. Jo interpreted my design beautifully and the quality is amazing.
tell us what you’ve got in mind …
As Jo is normally busy on the bench, she doesn’t always get the chance to answer the phone, so it’s probably easier if you send an email outlining your project and we can go from there!