Stephen trained in London in the 1970s as a Goldsmith and Silversmith at Sir John Cass College, Whitechapel.

He went on to be apprenticed to various prestige UK businesses such as Wakely & Wheeler, carrying out contract work for companies such as Asprey and Mappin & Webb before setting up his own Jewellery Design business in Bath ( Apoidea in Broad Street, Bath) and then finally moving to Frome in 2001 where he started what is now Marchbank Jewellery Design Ltd.

Stephen’s training from renowned goldsmiths and silversmiths at Sir John Cass College meant he could turn his hand to a variety of commissions and repair work for a diverse range of clients.

He has undertaken commissions for heritage organisations such as The Royal Bath & West Society, The Royal Smithfield, and the The Worshipful Company of Gunmakers.

Stephen has also designed and made beautiful silver chalices for local churches and designed items for Bath Abbey as well as carrying out specialist restoration work on silver crosses and other antique Silver artefacts such as Georgian Tea and Coffee pots.

His work for the antique trade and heritage companies has brought in a variety of unusual items - from a solid silver Bull trophy with gold plated horns, to a beautiful ornate Georgian antique, Bacchus design wine coaster in silver gilt.

However, the main focus of Stephen’s day to day work in his busy goldsmith’s workshop in the heart of Frome’s bustling Cheap Street, is making thousands of beautiful, bespoke jewellery commissions for customers. As a registered Fair Trade goldsmith Stephen upholds the core values of the business concerning ethical sourcing of materials, reducing carbon footprint and using non conflict, ethically sources diamonds and precious stones. We use eco recycled silver and Fair trade gold as well as recycling gold, melting down unwanted gold to create new bespoke jewellery designs for customers. Here is a small range of the diverse work from this talented Goldsmith. Call us or visit the Frome shop to discuss any new commissions you would like.