Meet The Team: Gemma, Bespoke Jewellery Specialist
As a highly valued member of the Hatton Jewels Bespoke team, Gemma is a jewellery specialist with an exceptional knowledge of diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery craftsmanship.
Find out more about the experience, expertise and care she brings to helping clients create bespoke jewellery.
Meet Gemma
With over 27 years of experience in the jewellery industry, Gemma has developed an exceptional understanding of fine jewellery, gemstones and the craftsmanship that goes into creating truly special pieces.
Her experience spans traditional jewellery making techniques through to the latest technology, giving her a unique appreciation of both the heritage and future of jewellery.
For Gemma, jewellery is never simply about the materials. It is about the craftsmanship, the individuality of each piece and, most importantly, the meaning it holds for the person wearing it.
Gemma's Qualifications
GIA 'Diamond Graduate' (DG) designation
The GIA 'Diamond Graduate' (DG) designation is part of the GIA Graduate Diamonds diploma program, which focuses on the technical expertise needed to grade, buy, and sell diamonds.
GIA Coloured Stone Grading and Gem Identification
The GIA Coloured Stone Grading qualification signifies rigorous training and assessment in evaluating the colour, cut and clarity of coloured gemstones. Complementing this expertise, a GIA Gem Identification Report provides an objective scientific evaluation from the Gemmological Institute of America, detailing a gemstone’s species, variety, weight, measurements, colour and transparency, while identifying whether it is natural, synthetic or has undergone any treatments.
CPAA Pearl Specialist
The CPAA/SSEF Pearl Specialist qualification is a highly respected certification in the pearl industry. Developed through leading gemmological organisations, it covers advanced expertise in understanding identification, pearl quality grading, structure, and origin.
Bespoke Jewellery Expertise
With nearly three decades of experience in the jewellery industry, Gemma has gained first hand insight into every stage of the jewellery making process and the craftsmanship behind it.
From traditional techniques to modern innovations, her experience allows her to understand what goes into creating a truly exceptional piece.
Combining her experience, knowledge and genuine love for jewellery, Gemma works closely with each client to bring their ideas to life and create pieces that feel as special and individual as the person wearing them.
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"An incredible service. Gemma helped me to navigate the process of making an engagement ring with honest, experienced and personalised advice and the final product was better for it. Really happy with the service and the final product. I highly recommend their services for personalised pieces."
- M Carr
A Bespoke Approach
Gemma has spent much of her career working closely with clients to bring their ideas to life.
Whether a client arrives with a clear vision or simply an idea they cannot quite put into words, Gemma brings the knowledge and experience to guide them through every stage of the process.
She believes the most special pieces are those that feel completely personal to the person who wears them. From hand selecting the perfect gemstone to refining the smallest detail of a design, Gemma takes the time to understand what each client wants their jewellery to say.
From Idea to Heirloom
Gemma's experience gives her a rare perspective on the entire journey of a piece of jewellery, from selecting gemstones to the craftsmanship that brings a design to life.
Whether creating an engagement ring, redesigning a treasured existing piece or designing something entirely new, she understands that bespoke jewellery is often deeply personal.
For Gemma, the most rewarding part is seeing an idea develop into a finished piece that can be worn, treasured and eventually passed down for generations.
Why Choose Gemma?
With 27 years of industry experience and specialist qualifications from the GIA and leading pearl organisations, Gemma combines technical expertise with an deep understanding and appreciation of jewellery craftsmanship.
Her experience working alongside some of the industry's most skilled craftspeople means she understands not only how beautiful jewellery should look, but how it should be made.
From the first conversation to the finished piece, Gemma offers knowledgeable, personal guidance at every stage, ensuring every detail is considered and every creation is made to be treasured.
