The Best Places to Buy Jewellery Making Tools in the UK
- Alys Power
- Sep 16
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 3
Cookson Gold – The UK’s Leading Jewellery Supplier
Cookson Gold (also known as Cooksongold) is one of the biggest names in the UK for jewellery making supplies. They stock everything from starter kits and hand tools to professional-grade rolling mills, torches, and polishing equipment. You can shop online or visit their stores in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and Hatton Garden, London.
Why we love them
Huge range of tools and materials
Fast delivery across the UK
Ideal for beginners
Great customer service
HS Walsh – Quality Tools for Jewellers and Watchmakers
HS Walsh has been supplying jewellery tools in the UK for over 70 years. Their online store is easy to navigate, and their showrooms in London and Birmingham let you see products in person. They’re especially strong in specialist tools like engraving and stone-setting equipment.
Why we love them
Really knowledgeable and helpful
Great range of precision tools
Professional and high quality
Proops Brothers Ltd – Affordable Tools for Beginners
Based in Leicester, Proops Brothers is perfect for hobbyists or students looking for affordable jewellery making tools. Their online shop carries pliers, saw frames, mandrels, and more at budget-friendly prices. Many of their tools are manufactured right on site. You can even visit their factory!
Why we love them
Affordable tools range
Local small business
Close enough to shop in person
Maddisons Of Durham
One of the UK’s go-to names for jewellery and watch-making tools, loved by both hobbyists and professionals. They offer a huge range of high-quality tools and supplies—from pliers and mandrels to specialist watch parts—all at competitive prices with fast, reliable delivery. With thousands of positive reviews and a reputation for excellent service, Maddisons makes it easy to get everything you need for your next project in one convenient place.
Why we love them
Great range of our favourite enamelling powders
High quality, professional tools
Wonderful customer service
Online Marketplaces – eBay, Etsy and More
If you’re on a budget, second-hand jewellery tools from UK sellers on eBay or Etsy can be an affordable way to build your kit. This is especially useful if you want to try a tool before investing in a premium version.
DIY and Other Specialist Tool Shops
Some of the tools used in jewellery making are also used in other trades, crafts, and industries. Don't limit your tool shopping to only jewellery tool stores; you might find some really useful things in your local DIY store too.
The NJS Tool Shop
If you are shopping in person, then we have a tiny tool shop of treasures right here in the NJS workshop. We stock the essentials you'll need to start your jewellery making. All the tools we stock are the ones we use in classes, so you can try them before you buy them.
We don't sell individual tools on our website, but we do stock a range of curated tool kits. Perfect for beginners.
Tips for Buying Jewellery Making Tools in the UK
Start with essentials: A good set of pliers, files, a hammer, and a bench block is enough to get going.
Compare prices: Many UK suppliers run regular discounts or student offers.
Read reviews: Look for ratings and recommendations to ensure you’re buying reliable tools.
Think about future growth: Buy tools that will still be useful as your skills improve.
Conclusion
With so many great options, buying jewellery making tools in the UK has never been easier. Whether you shop at big names like Cookson Gold or smaller online stores, investing in quality tools now will save you time, money, and frustration later—and make your jewellery making journey even more enjoyable.
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