The short answer: bespoke jewellery can mark a company milestone or an employee's long service when the gift is personal, tasteful and planned with enough time, and for international teams it needs extra care over delivery, duty and tax. Tell us the occasion and the number of recipients and we advise on what is possible.
Corporate gifts are often forgettable, while a well designed piece can be treasured. Here is how to approach it.
Occasions
- Long service awards.
- Retirement.
- Company anniversaries.
- Milestone achievements.
What works
| Gift | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cufflinks or a lapel pin | Smart and subtle for formal teams. |
| Pendant | Simple and personal. |
| Signet ring | Classic for senior awards. |
| Matching design with variations | A shared motif with personal details. |
Personalising
Add initials, a date or a short message, and ask us about the options. Take care with logos and marks, since the right to use them needs to be clear before they are made into jewellery.
A shared motif with personal details
One approach that works well for a team is a single design with small variations. Everyone receives the same pendant or pair of cufflinks, but each carries the recipient's initials, years of service or a birthstone. It feels like a set, and each piece still belongs to one person. We draw the base design once, then show each variation for approval before making.
Across borders
Recipients in different countries mean different delivery and tax rules. Recipients usually pay any import duty and tax that apply where they live, and the rules differ by country, so plan this early and decide whether the company or the recipient bears the cost. Delivery is by insured, tracked FedEx, and we explain the delivery steps for each destination before you order.
Practical questions to settle early
- Who approves the design: one person at the company, or each recipient?
- Are the gifts a surprise, or can recipients be asked for ring sizes and preferences?
- Will pieces go to an office for presentation, or to each person's home?
- Is there a fixed presentation date, such as an annual dinner?
Answering these at the start saves time and avoids last minute changes.
Choosing a design that suits many people
- Choose a classic style that works across ages and tastes.
- Offer a small choice of metals or stones, if the budget allows.
- Consider pieces that do not need sizing, such as pendants or cufflinks.
Presenting the gift
How a piece is handed over shapes how it is remembered. A short card explaining the design, the occasion and what any engraving means turns a gift into a story the recipient can share. For a presentation at an event, ask us to time delivery so the pieces arrive a few days early, giving you a margin for any customs delay.
Group and corporate orders
Tell us the occasion, the number of pieces and the timing, and we explain how we can handle it, including how the design is approved in writing before anything is made. We talk through quantities and how to organise the order, so ask us early. Our guide to corporate gifting for milestones covers the occasions in more detail.
Planning
- Define the occasion and number of gifts.
- Agree the design and budget.
- Approve in writing before making.
Our standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, which can vary with your location and how busy we are, so allow longer for several pieces. Pieces start from £600. See written approval and retirement jewellery gift ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make large orders? Ask us, and we explain what is possible for your numbers and timing.
Can you invoice a company? Ask us about the details.
Can recipients choose? Ask about options.
Can each piece be personalised? Yes, for example with initials or years of service on a shared design.
Can you deliver to several countries? We can discuss it, and we explain the steps for each destination.