About Us

From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition

We blend a rich history as goldsmiths with creative and unique luxury jewellery design, since 1988.

Nestled in the heart of South Downs, Sussex, England

Our gallery and workshops are located in the charming village of Ditchling – voted one of the greatest in the country. Since 1988, we have welcomed visitors to explore our gallery and workshop, offering an intimate glimpse into our world of luxury jewellery design and craftsmanship.

Rebecca Smith draws much of her inspiration from the natural world...

Be it the unprocessed, raw beauty of gemstones, the organic contours of the Sussex landscape, or the gradual, natural erosion witnessed along the chalky cliffs of the Seven Sisters on the Sussex shore, our designs are deeply inspired by nature. Led by our designer and co-founder Rebecca Smith, a world-renowned luxury jewellery designer, you will discover unique creations crafted by some of the top goldsmiths in the UK. Expect rugged textures, distinctive patterns, and beautiful curves.

Artful goldsmiths crafting unique luxury jewellery

Over the past 35 years, we have evolved from renowned silversmiths to bespoke jewellers in Sussex. Founders Rebecca Smith and Anton Pruden seamlessly transitioned into jewellery making, gaining a notable reputation. Today, Head Goldsmith Simon Alexander collaborates with Rebecca, our Creative Director, to bring her artistic designs to life. This powerful partnership allows us to create truly unique handmade luxury jewellery.

Founder and Creative Director

Rebecca Smith

Head Goldsmith

Simon Alexander

Goldsmith

Tim Coode

Jewellery Maker

Kate Wheeler

Jewellery Maker

Gemma Main

Jewellery Maker

Hannah Bristow

Gallery Manager

Kat Zahran

Receptionist

Emily Pinard

Customer Success Manager

Suzy Dunford

Marketing Manager

Emil Pruden

Marketing Assistant

Jen Pruden

Giving you a range of options to make your luxury jewellery unique

We are proud to offer unique and unusual luxury jewellery designs that deviate from the standard. You can buy our pieces as you see them or choose to go truly bespoke, using our expertise to customise aspects like gemstones, diamonds, or metals to suit your preferences. Additionally, our jewellery remodelling service is popular for transforming unworn sentimental jewellery into something brand new – helping both you and the planet.

Timeline

From Silversmiths to Luxury Jewellery Designers

Our journey from silversmiths to becoming an iconic brand of luxury jewellery has been truly unforgettable, filled with moments we will always cherish.

1988

Founding Year

Pruden and Smith Designer Jewellers Goldsmiths and Silversmiths founded by Anton Pruden and Rebecca Smith.

1990

Silversmithing

Throughout the 1990s, we captured the attention of the silversmithing trade by crafting silverware at the Turner Dumbrell Workshops in Ditchling.

2000

Jewellery Design

In the new millennium, we shifted to jewellery, integrating our silversmithing hammering skills into our designs.

2004

Shows Around The World

As our iconic jewellery collections evolved, we started adding more unique designs – sharing them at shows around the world.

2007

Ditchling Crossroads

We moved our Gallery and Workshop to the Ditchling crossroads, in the building that once housed St Dominic’s Press (of the Guild of St Joseph and Dominic).