my Story
Iβm Sarah, the designer & founder of Heulwen Lewis Bespoke Jewellery in Harpenden, near St Albans. I specialise in designing and creating beautiful custom-made jewellery with everlasting appeal and personality.
I love to create bespoke jewellery that captures special sentiments and gathers meaning for generations to come.
How it all beganβ¦
When I was just two years old, I sat down beside my Grandad to watch him paint. Captivated by his beautiful artwork, it wasnβt long before I took up a paintbrush. While Grandad wasnβt getting any younger, this was just the beginning of my own creative journey.
Pursuing the dreamβ¦
I began drawing my masterpieces anywhere and everywhere - underneath my exasperated Mamβs favourite coffee table was a favourite spot. Soon I was rethreading Nan's broken necklaces and fashioning paper shoes for my dolls, too. βFollow your dreams!β, my Grandad urged.
I left my hometown in South Wales to study at Hereford Art College. After that, it was North Wales School of Art to specialise in Applied Arts and Jewellery. Five years later, I was awarded a Distinction in my prestigious MA in Fashion Artefacts from The London College of Fashion.
Professional experienceβ¦
Since my first job as a Design Assistant for Arabel Lebrusan, I have clocked up over 18 years of experience in the fine jewellery trade. While developing as a CAD designer, I acquired an extensive knowledge of bench and setting. I continue to draw on these skills today, offering a design and CAD consultancy service for multiple award-winning companies.
Other career highlights include winning the Lonmin Award for Innovative Design in platinum and being featured in Parisian Vogue.
Living the dreamβ¦
But for me, it was setting up Heulwen Lewis Bespoke in June 2017 that has meant the most.
Without my family, I wouldnβt be here. Theyβre my biggest inspiration. Each piece I make is a reminder that Iβve succeeded in my dream - our dream. This is why I want to create precious keepsakes for others: to tell their stories and create mementoes that will be cherished for generations to come.
Contact me
To begin your exciting journey, get in touch, I would love to hear from you!
At Heulwen Lewis Bespoke each complimentary consultation is by appointment only, I am happy to discuss your requirements face to face, by telephone, email or Skype.
Simply call 07843559856 or fill in the booking form and I will be in touch to arrange a time and place that suits you.