The Little Gem

The Little Gem is a family-owned jewelry store in Sevenoaks that has worked in design and handcrafting since 1976. Its in-house workshop brings customer consultations together with goldsmithing: custom orders are developed, pieces are made, and repairs are carried out there.

For someone seeking a personal piece, the process can begin with an idea and move through a consultation and hand-drawn sketch to the finished jewelry.

Wedding rings are central to the collection, from plain bands to diamond-set designs and contoured profiles.

The workshop customizes styles in 9- and 18-karat white, yellow, or rose gold, as well as palladium and platinum; two- and three-tone bands, different widths, weights, and finishes are also available. This range lets customers shape a ring around their preferences for style and wear rather than choosing only from a standard design.

One specialty is a wedding band made to follow the shape of an engagement ring. It can curve around the other ring or include a cutout that fits against it, with the design produced in the shop’s own workshop. A consultation helps customers decide how the two rings will look and sit together, taking into account their contours and how each person expects to wear them day to day.

The store also makes engagement rings and offers guidance on selecting diamonds, with options the business presents according to size, quality, and budget. It says independent grading certificates are provided for its diamonds and carries colored gemstones including sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and morganites. The range also includes signet rings, which can be engraved with a message or symbol, along with earrings, necklaces, and other pieces.

The workshop handles repairs for both the public and the trade. Listed services include ring resizing, polishing, cleaning, restoration, and remounting jewelry made with gold, platinum, diamonds, and gemstones. Work is carried out in Sevenoaks by the shop’s goldsmith, bringing custom design and the care of an existing piece together within the same craft practice.