Independent Jewellery Store in North Devon

At Catherine Bishop Jewellery, we combine craftsmanship, care and personal service to help you find or create pieces that truly mean something. From bespoke designs and remodelling to expert repairs, alterations, gemstone testing and commission sales – we’re here to guide you with honesty, experience and a genuine passion for beautiful jewellery. Based in Barnstaple, North Devon, and open exclusively by appointment.

Bespoke Jewellery

Have a piece of jewellery in mind but not sure where to start? Catherine works with you from initial concept to finished piece, creating handcrafted, personalised jewellery designed entirely around you.

Gemstone Testing

Professional gemstone identification, testing and appraisal in North Devon. Whether you need clarity on what you own or accurate documentation for insurance, we provide precise, reliable results.

Jewellery Commission Sales

Looking to sell your jewellery? Catherine Bishop offers a trusted, professional commission sales service in North Devon, handling everything from valuation to sale, so you receive the best possible return with complete peace of mind.

Jewellery Repair & Restoration

Ring resizing, clasp repairs, chain shortening and precise fit adjustments, all carried out by hand with care and attention to detail, ensuring your jewellery feels as good as it looks.

Jewellery Remodelling

Give inherited or unworn jewellery a new life. We redesign and remodel existing pieces into something you’ll love wearing again, preserving the sentimental value while transforming the style.

Jewellery Alterations

From broken clasps and snapped chains to stone replacement and full restoration, our repair service returns your jewellery to its best, handled with skill and genuine care.

Bespoke Jewellery Design & Commissions

If you have a vision for a bespoke piece of jewellery but aren’t sure where to begin, or worry it might be beyond your budget, Catherine can help. Whether it’s an engagement ring, a birthday gift or a personal keepsake, she works closely with you from first conversation to finished piece, ensuring the result is exactly what you imagined. No two commissions are the same, and that’s exactly the point.

Your Trusted Jewellery Expert in North Devon

Catherine Bishop has been working with jewellery clients across North Devon and beyond for over 40 years. Operating exclusively by appointment from her Barnstaple studio, she offers a level of personal expertise and unhurried attention that simply isn’t available on the high street. Every client is seen individually, every piece is given the time it deserves, and every piece of advice is honest and straightforward.

Expert Jewellery Repairs, Alterations & Remodelling

Whether your jewellery needs a straightforward repair, a careful alteration or a full transformation, Catherine Bishop has the skills and experience to handle it. From resizing a ring that no longer fits to reimagining an inherited piece you’ve never worn, every job, large or small, is treated with the same level of care and precision.

Gemstone Testing & Valuations

Do you know what your gemstones are actually worth, or even what they are? Catherine provides professional gemstone identification and valuation, whether you need documentation for insurance purposes, want to understand what you’ve inherited, or are considering a sale. Every assessment is carried out with specialist equipment and decades of hands-on expertise.