Artisan jewellers move to Bridgnorth
A Shropshire couple has opened a new jewellery shop with a unique artistic twist.
Bridgnorth couple Ian Worton and Valerie Blount have recently opened a new Artisan Jewellery shop in Central Court in Bridgnorth. Ian Charles Jewellers will be stocking a large range of artisan and contemporary jewellery including many hand-painted pieces.
Valerie is creator of Val B’s Wax Jewellery, which is a unique process where works are hand-painted in beeswax and sealed in resin and glass. Val started creating and selling her jewellery in Central Court seven years ago in a shared hut with her sister. Since then she moved to open a shop in the Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury, and has now returned to Bridgnorth.
Val explained: "I am so excited to be bringing my jewellery back here. I care a great deal about Bridgnorth as I was born here and lived in the area all my life.
"There are a lot of lovely independent shops and business in Bridgnorth and Central Court is delightful. Just the right place to come for a mooch around and only a few steps off the centre of the High Street."
Ian added: "We are delighted to move into the Court. It is such a beautiful setting, there is a lovely selection of shops here and the shop lends itself to the artisan look that we were aiming for as the jewellery will be hand crafted in the shop."
