A PRIVATE JEWELLER
Michael Thornton is a private jeweller in Islington, London, creating bespoke fine jewellery exclusively by commission.
Each piece is unique, designed and handcrafted for you, the discerning client, who values the finer things and delights in the collaborative process of bringing your imagination to life.
With a degree in jewellery design and silversmithing, he went on to work in high jewellery sales at one of London’s pre-eminent maisons. During his 25-year tenure, he managed the brand’s Bond Street flagship and established boutiques across the Middle East and Asia.
In 2020, Michael founded his own namesake brand, continuing to uphold that same benchmark of excellence: the finest gems, design, and craftsmanship, with a bespoke service shaped entirely around you.
Today, he works privately, welcoming commissions from clients in the UK, the USA and the Middle East. He personally handles every commission, from the initial conversation to the final jewel. These range from statement necklaces and elegant drop earrings to colourful cocktail rings and diamond solitaires, with many clients taking as much pleasure in the step-by-step creation process as in the finished piece itself.
Michael sources gems from London and during his travels across Europe and Asia, selecting only exceptionally cut stones in diamonds, rubies, and Paraíba tourmalines, among others. With each gem as a starting point, he designs unique pieces fashioned from an array of materials, including 18ct gold, titanium, and lacquer. Each piece strikes a balance between innovation, elegance, and precision. With the creation entrusted to goldsmiths from the foremost ateliers of London and Europe, these works marry traditional craftsmanship with the latest techniques.
Michael welcomes you by appointment at his studio in Islington or, if preferred, in the comfort of your own home.
Every commission is personally guided from the first meeting to the final presentation, offering a private experience built on trust, discretion, and the belief that exceptional jewellery deserves an equally exceptional journey.
