Founder

Helen Davies

Helen founded Aardvark Jewellery and has spent twenty years helping people choose stones they will wear every day. She still picks every gemstone that comes through the studio.

An oval ruby with strong red saturation on a grey background

Studio Notes

From the bench: a ruby commission in three acts

A client's grandmother's ruby, a broken Victorian setting, and six weeks of quiet problem-solving. A commission diary from the studio bench.

5 August 2026Helen Davies

A deep blue sapphire held in dark tweezers against a neutral ground

Buying Guides

How to choose a sapphire

Colour first, certificate second, carat last. A working guide to picking a sapphire you'll still love in thirty years, from the stones we see across the buying desk.

5 August 2026Helen Davies

AtelierHandcrafted in the UK
ProvenanceEthically Sourced
DeliveryComplimentary UK Delivery
AssuranceTen-Year Warranty