About Us

James Bishop Jewellery began its journey in November 2000, born from a love of craftsmanship and a dream to create something truly special. We're a small, independent business with a big heart, and everything we do is guided by passion, creativity, and a personal touch.

It all started in a tiny shop on Boutport Street in Barnstaple, just one goldsmith (James), a small workshop, and a gallery-style storefront. Every piece that left the bench carried with it the care and pride of a true artisan. After five wonderful years, we had outgrown our little shop and moved just two doors down into a much larger space. This new chapter allowed us to expand, showcasing a wider collection of unique designer jewellery and beautiful creations of our own.

Around that time, the Lovelinks brand was taking the country by storm, and, to our amazement, we became the largest supplier in the UK, yes, right here in little old Barnstaple! At our busiest, we had three team members running the website alone, seven on the shop floor, and two full-time goldsmiths working their magic behind the scenes.

But as time moved on, so did the high street. In 2016, as Boutport Street’s retail scene started to fade, we made the heartfelt decision to relocate to the main high street — and it’s where you’ll still find us today. With bright, open windows and natural light flooding in, we’re lucky to have the perfect space to showcase the stunning jewellery we’re so proud to offer.

These days, much of our work is bespoke — designing and creating commissioned pieces that mean the world to our customers. We also continue to stock a wide range of beautiful jewellery, with prices starting from just £10. Whether it’s something simple or something truly one of a kind, we love helping people find that perfect piece.

In our onsite workshop, our two full-time goldsmiths bring dreams to life using advanced design software and traditional techniques. We’re now a close-knit team of six, and we believe that shopping for jewellery should feel like visiting friends, no pressure, just warm welcomes, honest advice, and a genuine love for what we do.

And we don’t just sell jewellery, we repair, restore, alter, and reimagine it too. So whether you’re looking for something new or wanting to breathe new life into something old, we’re here for you.

If you haven’t popped in before, we’d truly love to welcome you. And to our loyal customers, thank you. Your support means everything to us, and we wouldn’t be here without you.

With heartfelt thanks,

Team Bishop Jewellery

James, Laura, Tracey, Nathan, Jenna & Elsa x

 

James Bishop Jewellery

86b High Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1HR