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Bentley & Skinner

The Piccadilly jeweller descended from A E Skinner & Co., founded in 1881, holder of the Royal Warrant as Jewellers and Silversmiths to His Majesty The King, and a specialist in antique jewels, Fabergé and silver.

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Tiaras

1881Skinner founded

1998Bentley & Skinner

Royal WarrantTo His Majesty The King

FabergéAntique jewels and silver

Tiaras

The story

Two houses, one Warrant.

A E Skinner & Co. was founded in 1881 by Alfred Ernest Skinner, and received its first Royal Appointment from King Edward VII. In 1893 Skinner made the Devonshire diamond tiara.

In 1934 John Sheldon bought the Bond Street jeweller Bentley & Co., and in 1998 Bentley & Co. and Skinner & Co. merged to form Bentley & Skinner. Managing Director Mark Evans joined the firm in 1973 and is the great nephew of John Sheldon. In 2010 the firm moved to 55 Piccadilly.

“Jewellers by Royal appointment to His Majesty The King.”Bentley & Skinner

Holder of the Royal Warrant as Jewellers and Silversmiths to His Majesty The King, the firm specialises in fine antique jewels, Fabergé and silver, makes its signet ring to order, and in 2007 created Damien Hirst’s diamond skull, For the Love of God.

The house

Antique jewels, expertly kept.

Valuation, restoration and bespoke commissions.

Antique jewels

Fine period jewellery from every era.

Fabergé

A specialist in Fabergé and silver.

Bespoke

Commissions, and the signet ring made to order.

Services

Valuation, pearl stringing, engraving and repairs.

The collection

Tiaras, bracelets and Fabergé.

From the Art Deco era to the signet ring.

Bentley & Skinner, Antique and period rings — Antique and period rings

Bentley & Skinner, Bracelets — Bracelets

Bentley & Skinner, Necklaces — Necklaces

Bentley & Skinner, Matching jewellery suites — Matching jewellery suites

Bentley & Skinner, Gentlemen's jewellery — Gentlemen's jewellery

Bentley & Skinner, Antique silver — Antique silver

Bentley & Skinner, Objects of art — Objects of art

Bentley & Skinner, An aquamarine and diamond bracelet — An aquamarine and diamond bracelet

Bentley & Skinner, An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet — An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet

Bentley & Skinner, An Art Deco diamond bracelet — An Art Deco diamond bracelet

Bentley & Skinner, An emerald and diamond bracelet — An emerald and diamond bracelet

Bentley & Skinner, The Bentley & Skinner signet ring — The Bentley & Skinner signet ring

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Heritage

By Royal appointment.

From King Edward VII to His Majesty The King.

1881

A E Skinner & Co.

Founded by Alfred Ernest Skinner.

1893

The Devonshire tiara

A diamond tiara made by Skinner.

1998

Bentley & Skinner

Two great jewellers merge.

2007

For the Love of God

Damien Hirst’s diamond skull.

Today

55 Piccadilly

Jewellers and Silversmiths to His Majesty The King.

The house

Mark Evans

Managing Director of Bentley & Skinner, who joined the firm in 1973 and is the great nephew of John Sheldon, the man who bought Bentley & Co. in 1934.

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Victorian Jasmine Diamonds Bloom at the British Museum Ball

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Visit Piccadilly.

Jewellers by Royal appointment to His Majesty The King.

Bentley & Skinner

55 Piccadilly, London W1J 0DX

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