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About Us
Our story
Made to be treasured
Sterling silver, gold-plated and gemstone jewellery, designed in Chelmsford, Essex: earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, sketched by hand, refined in CAD, cast and finished by hand.
Why “Amber”?
A name that keeps beautiful things safe
Amber is fossilised tree resin, millions of years old. When it first flowed from ancient trees it caught tiny treasures in its golden glow, a leaf, a seed, a single insect, and held them perfectly for thousands upon thousands of years.
That is what we want our jewellery to do: hold on to the moments that matter. A first pair of earrings, a promise, a birthday, a “thank you”, kept close and worn with love.
And “James”?
Then we imagined her as a person
We pictured Amber James as someone you would know: warm, modern and quietly confident. She wears her huggies every day, stacks her rings without overthinking it, and saves the solitaire for something special. She chooses pieces she loves over pieces that shout.
Every design starts with a simple question: would Amber James wear it, and would she reach for it again and again?
Jewellery that holds on to the moments that matter, just like amber.
Rooted in Essex
A county with a long love of jewellery
Essex has been adorning itself for thousands of years. In Colchester, Roman Britain’s first city, the Fenwick Treasure was found in 2014: gold armlets, earrings and rings hidden beneath a house floor in AD 61 as Boudica’s army approached. In Southend, the Prittlewell Prince was buried around 1,400 years ago with gold foil crosses and a gold belt buckle.
Chelmsford, our home, has been a market town since King John granted its charter in 1199, and became a city in 2012. It is a place of makers and inventors, where Marconi opened the world’s first wireless factory in 1898. We are proud to add our own small chapter to that story.
The Fenwick Treasure is hidden in Colchester, Roman Britain’s first city.
The Prittlewell Prince is buried in Southend with gold foil crosses.
Chelmsford is granted its market charter by King John.
Amber James jewellery is designed in Chelmsford, Essex.
From sketch to silver
How every piece is made
Our jewellery is made with the lost-wax casting method that jewellers have trusted for centuries, combined with modern CAD precision so every hoop closes perfectly and every stone sits securely.
Sketch
Every design begins as a pencil drawing, exploring shape, proportion and how the piece will sit on the ear, finger or neck.
CAD design
The sketch is rebuilt in 3D CAD to a tenth of a millimetre, so sizes are exact and hinges, clasps and settings are strong.
Wax model
The design is printed and carved in wax, then each model is attached to a central wax “tree”.
Mould
Rubber moulds let us reproduce our favourite designs faithfully, piece after piece.
Casting
The wax melts away and molten metal is poured into the space it leaves behind.
Cutting & filing
Each piece is cut from the silver tree and filed by hand to remove every rough edge.
Polishing
Hand polishing brings out the mirror shine, before gold plating and stone setting where the design needs it.
Final check
Every piece is checked at the bench for fit, finish and sparkle before it is packed for you.
925 sterling silver, gold-plated pieces and sparkling stones, in every style.
Nickel-safe and independently tested to UK and EU REACH standards.
Every order arrives in a pouch or gift box, with free UK delivery.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across more than 25,000 reviews, from over 160,000 happy customers.
Bespoke design
Your idea, made real
Because we design from sketch to finished piece, we can create something just for you, from a personalised gift to an engagement ring.
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