AWARD-WINNING MASTER GOLDSMITH

Mark Lloyd is an award-winning Master Goldsmith with over 40 years of experience handcrafting fine jewellery. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and distinctive design approach, his work has been worn by Hollywood A-List Stars and featured through collaborations with leading fashion designers. In 2023 he won the Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the coveted UK Jewellery Awards.

Combining traditional goldsmithing techniques with contemporary creativity, he has built a reputation for producing high quality bespoke pieces and collections that balance craftsmanship, character, and individuality.

MARKS Journey

Mark Lloyd’s journey began not in a design studio, but at a jewellery bench in Hartlepool in 1985. Aged just seventeen, he joined H. Lamb Jewellers as an apprentice learning not from textbooks, but from fire, metal, and mistakes. He spent years repairing thousands of pieces of jewellery, developing an instinct for what works, what fails, and what lasts.

By 1996, he opened his own workshop. In 2000, his first shop. And in 2016, a full-circle moment: Mark bought the very building where it all began. Today, in his open-plan Park Road studio, you can watch him work in real time - forging, shaping, and setting by hand. It’s part transparency, part theatre, and all craftsmanship.

The Heart of The Workshop

Alongside Mark is Michelle - the warm, organised presence behind every consultation. From the first hello to the final polish, Michelle ensures every customer feels welcomed, understood, and part of the process. Her eye for detail and care for people is woven into the DNA of the business.

Together, they’ve built more than a brand - they’ve built a family-run studio defined by authenticity, artistry, and trust.

Crafted by hand. Made with heart.

Now recognised as a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths and winner of Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year 2023, Mark continues to craft one-of-a-kind jewellery for clients around the world. From bespoke commissions to experimental collections like Dune, Vulcan and Ashes Love, every piece is handmade in Hartlepool - with integrity, precision, and purpose.

This isn’t a production line. It’s a workshop where craftsmanship and care go hand in hand. Each piece begins with a conversation - whether it’s a couple designing their wedding rings, a family preserving a legacy, or a client entrusting a memory to metal.

Mark works with recycled silver, gold, platinum, and heirloom stones. Every texture, setting, and weld reflects decades of mastery. The result is jewellery that feels personal, not produced. Built to be worn every day, yet made to last a lifetime.

Crafted by hand. Made with heart.

As a working goldsmith with a repair workshop on the premises, I regularly see problems caused by poorly designed jewellery. Some pieces may look beautiful when new but prove impractical or unsuitable for everyday wear.

I keep examples of damaged and badly designed jewellery to show clients what can happen over time. Words can only explain so much. Seeing a scratched soft gemstone or an exposed setting makes the potential problems much clearer.

Nearly 40 years at the bench have taught me which metals, gemstones and designs perform well. If a stone is too soft for an everyday ring or a setting is likely to catch on clothing, I will explain the risks and suggest a more practical alternative.

Honest advice is an essential part of my bespoke service. I do not want clients returning after a few months because their jewellery has damaged their clothes or the gemstone has become dull.

I want them to return a year later for their complimentary clean and polish, telling me how much they have enjoyed wearing their jewellery- and how many compliments they have received.
That is the true measure of a successful bespoke design: jewellery that is beautiful, practical and made to be enjoyed.

At 17, Mark begins his goldsmithing journey
in Hartlepool, learning the fundamentals of
repair and restoration at the bench.

Mark launches his own workshop, serving
other jewellers across the North East and
building a reputation for reliability and skill.

Mark opens his first high street store, offering
in-house jewellery repair and design under
his own name.

The business moves to larger premises and
begins accepting bespoke commissions,
marking a shift from repair to creation.

Mark acquires the building where his career
began, establishing ownership of a piece of
Hartlepool’s goldsmithing heritage.

Mark moves to 41 Park Road, creating an open workshop experience where customers can watch craftsmanship happen in real time.

Wins *Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the
Year* at the UK Jewellery Awards — a
milestone honour celebrating 35 years of
dedication to the craft.

Launches a redesigned website showcasing
Mark’s collections, bespoke work, and story
— continuing the evolution of his brand into
its 40th year.