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Stratford shop is a gem for clients




IT’S a memorable time for Shipton & Co who are celebrating 60 years of trading in Stratford creating fine jewellery which has been the cornerstone of its business since the company was founded in 1870.

Situated opposite Stratford’s historic town hall in Sheep Street, staff have already been celebrating this significant milestone of trading in town with a visit from the mayor, Cllr Kate Rolfe, earlier this year, which was marked by a special cake for the occasion.

Shipton & Co assistants Diana Marshall and Alison Prewitt raised a glass this week to celebrate 60 years of the jewellery store in Sheep Street, Stratford. Photo: Mark Williamson
Shipton & Co assistants Diana Marshall and Alison Prewitt raised a glass this week to celebrate 60 years of the jewellery store in Sheep Street, Stratford. Photo: Mark Williamson

Debbie Hickey, retail operations manager at Shipton & Co explained why Stratford is so special to the company.

“We will always carefully consider location and there was no question that Stratford is a prime tourist location and has worked well for us attracting many international students and tourists into our shop. Our gemstones attract many people from all over the world.

We’ve always been located in Sheep Street and Stratford is one of our best locations and we enjoy welcoming clients from Stratford and visitors to the town,” Debbie Hickey said.

Shipton & Co specialise in gemstones and has seen five generations of pure dedication applied by this jewellery dynasty which is in the safe hands of leading gemmologist Lord May, who is the great, great grandson of the founder.

Based in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, the company has shops in Stratford, Bowness-on Windermere, Oban, Keswick, Scarborough and Newquay.

“We are very proud to celebrate 60 years in Stratford,” said Debbie Hickey, retail operations manager. “I joined the family business five years ago looking after six shops across the UK and Scotland and I’m really proud to work alongside a great team of people. The company has never lost its focus on the customer and family values. The gemstones and diamonds we specialise in are beautiful, interesting and from all over the world.

We like to believe we make outstanding and exclusive works of art in solid gold and sterling silver which are handmade by talented craftspeople, using skills passed down through five generations.”

There’s also a warm welcome at Shipton & Co in Stratford with the local team based in Sheep Street which includes Annette Rigg, Alison Prewitt and Diane Marshall. The emphasis is on customer satisfaction and expert knowledge on jewellery.

Debbie said: “We focus on the birthstones throughout the year offering a ten per cent discount on the birthstone of the month. We can offer an appointment with Jeremy Wheeler our UK production manager and master jeweller to discuss bespokes or remodelling. All jewellery making is undertaken at our Spencer Street location in Birmingham and Jeremy is available to discuss with customers the detail of new designs to support our longstanding knowledgeable team in the shop.

The celebration at our Stratford shop continues throughout May with special discounts and gifts on offer so do join us for a glass of Prosecco and join in with the fun while we help advise and answer your jewellery requirements.”

This year, Shakespeare Hospice marks 25 years since it started caring for people with life limiting conditions.

Having been in Stratford for 60 years, Shipton & Co knows only too well the vibrancy and care for the community in abundance in the Bard’s home town which why it has chosen to support Shakespeare Hospice.

“As a local charity that will touch and support so many local families, Shakespeare Hospice complements our brand values. We aim to promote them from the shop and at any events that we can because it plays such an important supportive role in people’s lives both patients and families,” Debbie said.

Situated in the heart of Stratford, Shipton & Co is enjoying its 60 glorious year throughout this month and no doubt the glasses of Prosecco currently being raised will toast many more years to come.



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