Our Story

Woods Jewellers is a family run independent jeweller established in 1948. We've come a long way since Cliff Baker (pictured above in 1950) took over the business, Our craftsmen still use the same techniques as the founders, but combined with modern manufacturing techniques and computer aided design, this allows our workshop  to manufacture the majority of our showroom stock as well as bespoke one-off designs.

Situated in Coulsdon Surrey we offer an exquisite range of Modern and Antique Diamond and Gem set jewellery, watches and giftware.

Our team of specialists who all share a passion for jewellery, can offer advice from sales to service and design enquiries.

We are proud that all the products on our website are designed and manufactured in our in-house workshop.

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.