W.E. Clark & Son

Family jewellers in Lewes and Uckfield since the 19th century

W.E. Clark & Son is an independent family-owned jewellers with two showrooms in East Sussex: one in Lewes and one in Uckfield. The company presents itself as one of the UK's leading jewellers and traces its activity to a family tradition that, according to its own account, dates back to 1819, although another section of its website states that it was established in 1891. David Clark, a fourth-generation jeweller, runs the business and serves as the firm's qualified gemmologist.

Specialisation in diamonds and bespoke pieces

The firm describes itself as a specialist in bespoke diamond jewellery and watches. Its in-house workshop designs and makes unique pieces based on the customer's ideas, and includes an online wedding ring design service where the user chooses the design, setting, precious metal, band width, carat weight and stone clarity. The company also works with lab-grown diamonds, which it sells under its own Clark Lab Grown line.

Jewellery and watch catalogue

The catalogue covers rings (engagement, wedding, eternity and signet), earrings, necklaces and bracelets, as well as pre-owned pieces. In watches, the range is divided into gents, ladies and pre-owned models. Among the brands it stocks are Carat, Clark Collection, Clark Cufflinks, Clark Silver, Dew, Diamonfire, Fabergé, Georg Jensen, Hot Diamonds, Jersey Pearl, Kit Heath, Bering, Bulova, Citizen and Tissot. The shop also includes gifts such as Georg Jensen Home items, Hugo Boss, gift vouchers, coins and bullion, and jewellery and watch care products.

Workshop and repair services

The company has its own goldsmith and master watchmaker. Its fine jewellery repair service includes alterations and remodelling carried out in the in-house workshop, and it offers a postal jewellery repair service. In watchmaking it offers everything from basic repairs to servicing and repair of luxury and antique pieces, including pocket watches. Other services include valuations, engraving, ear piercing and buying jewellery from customers.

Valuations and gemmology

David Clark is a member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain and holds the Diamond Diploma. The company carries out jewellery and watch valuations for purposes such as insurance replacement, sales and auctions, probate and inheritance, tax and matrimonial matters. In addition to its in-house registered valuer, it maintains a long-standing relationship with an independent registered valuer.

Bridal advice and appointments

The firm offers a bridal consultancy service and allows customers to book an appointment at its showrooms. The Lewes showroom, described as the original, is located next to the historic Cliffe Bridge; the Uckfield showroom is presented as a modern, central space. The company handles jewellery-related enquiries through its contact form and responds within 24 hours.

Locations and premises

Lewes Showroom: 224 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2AF

Uckfield Showroom: 39 High Street, Uckfield TN22 1AJ