Hallmarked luxury jewellery at Studley Grange

Swindon jewellery maker Sabrina O'Keeffe has opened for business at Studley Grange Garden Centre in Wroughton's Hay Lane.

She offers hallmarked collections, bespoke commissions and private jewellery-making experiences.

Black Hive Jewellery, the jewellery house founded by Sabrina, has opened its first shop showcasing Sabrina's own collections, handcrafted in sterling silver, alongside a carefully curated selection of jewellery and accessories chosen for its craftsmanship, quality and enduring design.

Every piece Sabrina makes carries her own registered maker's mark and is independently hallmarked by an Assay Office – the centuries-old guarantee of precious metal content that sets genuine fine jewellery apart.

It is a mark of quality that independent jewellers can offer, and it places Black Hive firmly in the world of heirloom pieces made to be worn, treasured and handed down.

“Opening at Studley Grange Garden Centre is a dream realised,” said Sabrina.

“I wanted a space where people can see, touch and try on jewellery that has been made by hand, with real precious metals and real care.

"Every bespoke piece that leaves my bench is hallmarked, and that's a promise of quality I take very seriously.”

Alongside the collections, Sabrina takes a limited number of private bespoke commissions each year.

From engagement and wedding rings to milestone gifts and the reworking of treasured family pieces, each commission begins with a personal consultation and is designed and crafted entirely by Sabrina in silver or gold in her own unique style.

“A bespoke piece should tell a story that belongs to one person only,” said Sabrina. “Working with a client from the first sketch to the moment they hold the finished piece is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.”

Black Hive also offers intimate hands-on workshops for small teams and family occasions, giving guests the rare chance to work precious metal alongside a hallmarking jeweller.

Guided by Sabrina, participants create and take home a piece of their own.

Experiences start from £85 per person, with all materials included, and are ideal for team away days, celebrations, hen parties and family gatherings. Group sizes are kept small to ensure personal tuition throughout.

With easy access from the M4 and ample free parking at Studley Grange, Black Hive Jewellery is set to become a destination for anyone seeking something truly special across Wiltshire, the Cotswolds and beyond.

Sabrina has always been interested in making jewellery, but she moved it from a hobby into her career after redundancy four years ago and has gone on to register her own maker's mark, set up a studio space at home and now out in the community.

Her shop opens 10am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday. For more information visit https://blackhivejewellery.co.uk/