Our Story
1948
The beginning of our journey in fine jewellery craftsmanship, Cliff Baker the original founder of Woods Jewellers.
1960
A flyer from roughly 1960 when we were more commonly known as "Woods Watches and Clocks"
2000
Back when we were one shop, later expanding into the wool shop next door in 2004.
2004
Matt our Senior Goldsmith, with Terry our Proprietor just behind him, featured in the Guardian Newspaper in 2004.
2015
Our Gemmologist Charlie accepting her FGA
2017
in 2017 we won our first ever award, recognised as "Independent Retailer of the Year" at the Croydon Business Awards.
2018
2018 marked our 70th Birthday, we celebrated in style all donning our best 1940's get up with prosecco and prizes.
2023
In 2023 we were first recognised as one of the top 150 independent jewellers in the UK and Ireland by Retail Jeweller, and we're proud to say we've made the list every year since!
2024
In 2023, 2024 and 2026 we have been shortlisted for "Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year" at the UK Jewellery Awards.
2026
Step inside today to explore a shop floor brimming with treasures, while behind the scenes our expert goldsmiths, designers, and gemmologists craft bespoke masterpieces.