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A Very British HistoryCelebrating 250 Years
Since its founding in 1775, Mappin & Webb has harnessed a rich and storied history within the watch and jewellery industry. Now, as we celebrate 250 years, we continue to embrace tradition with contemporary design, cementing our position as a British treasure built upon the foundations of excellence, superior quality, and exquisite craftsmanship.
Where It All Began
Our story began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield. His mission was to create the most beautifully crafted silverware for British society.
The years that followed saw the company expand internationally, receiving Royal Warrants and commissions from Monarchs around the world, and becoming synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and all things undeniably British.
The company continued to trade throughout both World Wars and its acclaimed Campaign watch, supplied to the Admiralty in 1914, played an integral role in the brand’s widespread popularisation during this time.
Mappin & Webb has been silversmiths to the United Kingdom’s sovereigns since 1897. Today we continue as Jewellers, Goldsmiths, and Silversmiths, to His Majesty The King.
Mappin & Webb Today
Today our clients will discover our own luxury jewellery collections, ranging from classic diamond pieces to high-jewellery showstoppers, as well as an unparalleled selection of beautiful watch and jewellery pieces from our luxury brand partners.
We are proud to host luxury watch brands to include ROLEX, Cartier, OMEGA, TUDOR and TAG Heuer, alongside our luxury jewellery brand partners. From the romanticism of Roberto Coin to the unique craftsmanship of luxury American brand, David Yurman – each luxury brand presents a curation of superb jewellery pieces that represent the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship.
Our own elegant fine jewellery collections take inspiration from jewellery pieces in our unique archive, reimagined with a modern-day interpretation that echoes the original design. We pride ourselves in crafting scintillating gemstones set within thoughtful and exquisite designs that encapsulate a rich and inspiring British heritage.
Our Jewellery Workshop continues to service His Majesty The King, our showrooms, and our valued clients in both restoration and repair, and the creation of the most incredible bespoke pieces of jewellery.
With 250 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and fine jewellery, Mappin & Webb continues to build upon a legacy of exquisite fine jewellery, elegant silverware, watches, glassware, and the unique lifestyle accessories that have long been at the heart of affluent British society.
Our Timeline
Discover our historic timeline, with key events depicted by year.
Our Royal Warrants
Royal Warrants are a highly treasured mark of recognition for individuals or companies that have supplied goods or services to the Households of His Majesty The King. Here at Mappin & Webb we are honoured to have fulfilled this role, having served Monarchs and marking some of England’s most historic moments, over a period of 128 years.
“It is our great pleasure that in May 2024 we received the Royal Warrant to His Majesty The King as Jewellers, Goldsmiths, and Silversmiths. As a grantee of a Royal Warrant, it signifies and reinforces our exemplary service, quality, and excellence of the highest calibre. The appointment is judged on the sustainability and environmental policies we have in place within the group and to have been awarded this for five years is testament to the hard work we have put in within our company.”
Karl Bailey - Senior Manager at Mappin & Webb Regent Street
The Crown Jeweller
Our Mappin & Webb master craftsmen have served in the prestigious and honourable position of Crown Jeweller since 2012. Firstly Martin Swift, and subsequently from 2017 to this very day, Mark Appleby LVO.
The Crown Jeweller is the custodian of the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London and is responsible for the annual maintenance of the Crown Jewels, as well as attending the Royal Maundy Service, Royal Christenings and Baptisms. Also attending The State Opening of Parliament and of course highly significant occasions such as a State funeral of a Monarch, followed by a Royal Coronation, both of which Mark Appleby LVO has had the great honour of attending during his time as custodian of the Crown Jewels.
Our Jewellery and Silver Workshop
Our London Jewellery Workshop services all our Mappin & Webb showrooms for their repairs and restoration needs and is revered for its incredible one-off bespoke jewellery pieces. Our highly skilled craftsmen and women have amazed many discerning clients with the most incredible and unique pieces of handmade jewellery.
Our Jewellery Workshop has a highly skilled and professional team of mounters, gemstone setters, renovators & restoration experts, CAD technicians, polishers and gemmologists who, together, channel their passion for jewellery into the most exquisite creations.
Mappin & Webb is very proud to not only have its own state-of-the-art Jewellery Workshop, but also a Silver Workshop based in Greater London. Our experienced team consists of silversmiths, polishers, platers, and engravers who have worked on some incredible pieces in recent years. From the restoration of mayoral regalia to the very prestigious Ascot Trophies.
Celebrate 250 years of expertise and craftsmanship with Mappin & Webb. Explore our stunning collections, where timeless design meets exceptional quality.
Discover a world of luxury online or in our showrooms.
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Our Showrooms
We welcome new and existing clients to experience the expertise of our highly trained colleagues in one of our 17 luxurious showrooms around the country.
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