Cambridge Jeweller Cellini Marks Dazzling 45-Year Sapphire Anniversary

22 Oct 2026

Photograph courtesy of Julian Eales for IndieCambridge

Renowned local independent celebrates over four decades of fine craftsmanship and bespoke jewellery design

Award-winning independent Cellini is celebrating its Sapphire Anniversary, marking 45 years of bringing exceptional fine jewellery to life in the heart of Cambridge.

To celebrate this landmark milestone, Cellini is curating a capsule collection of sapphire jewellery and running a social media giveaway.

Founded on Market Street in late November 1981 by John Carter before establishing its iconic Rose Crescent home in 1982, Cellini has grown into a cornerstone of Cambridge’s independent retail scene. Instantly recognisable by the flower-filled vintage butcher’s bike parked outside, the boutique specialises in handcrafted bespoke jewellery created with care, from first sketch to finished creation.

The team travels internationally to hand-select rare, precious, ethically sourced gemstones, diamonds, and pearls —from South African tourmaline to Norwegian peridot. Pearls are at the very heart of the business with Cellini boasting the region’s largest selection of Tahitian, South Sea, Keshi, Akoya, and freshwater pearls.

Each piece of jewellery is thoughtfully crafted using heritage goldsmithing techniques passed down through generations of craftspeople, often combined with modern CAD/CAM design and 3D precision printing to create stunning designs.

Unlike mainstream chains, Cellini houses seven goldsmiths across two in-house workshops—making its handcrafting, restoration, repair, engraving and gemmology capabilities unlike anything else in Cambridge.

To mark the occasion, Cellini is introducing a hand-curated sapphire capsule collection, honouring the traditional 45th-anniversary gemstone. The boutique will also be hosting an Instagram giveaway (@cellinifinejewellery) during November featuring a pair of platinum sapphire earrings and a Cellini voucher.

Despite its reputation for fine pearls and gems, Cellini’s core ethos remains rooted in the personal touch. Whether carrying out a £20 repair, custom-crafting a bespoke engagement ring, or restoring a £20,000 heirloom, the team provides the same dedicated care to every visitor. As part of its ongoing commitment to exceptional service, Cellini offers complimentary lifetime jewellery aftercare and cleaning services.

Cellini’s co-owner Jack Bainbridge, says,

“Jewellery holds our most cherished memories and milestones. Whether we are hand-selecting rare stones in Hong Kong or carefully restoring a piece passed down through generations, our passion lies in sharing that journey with our clients. Reaching 45 years in Cambridge is a privilege, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone with our local community and international clientele alike.”

As part of its anniversary celebrations, Cellini invites visitors to bring in their cherished pieces for a complimentary check and clean.

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