Andrew Kay revisits jewellery craftsman Jeremy Hoye

Slash Medium Unisex Wedding Ring in 18ct rose gold with pave’ set diamonds, RRP £1,775

Band of gold

Jeremy Hoye, of House Of Hoye, is best man when it comes to engagement rings and wedding bands. It’s no secret that when it comes to buying an engagement ring or a wedding band, Brighton is the place to shop. For over twenty years now, Jeremy Hoye has been making beautiful rings for brides and grooms, rings that reflect the truly creative nature of his work.

When Jeremy opened his shop, it was no coincidence that he chose a location in the busy lanes. The maze of tiny alleyways had long been the place to go to buy antiques and jewellery, so his Ship Street premises were at the heart of that destination shopping district for the newly engaged, and brides and grooms to be.

That choice of location certainly paid off, and pretty soon Jeremy Hoye was at the forefront of both public and media attention and his rings were much sought after. Each craftsman-made piece is individually made for each client, a bespoke service that has appealed to those of us who want something that little bit more special, something that you won’t see on every high street across the UK and beyond.

He has, over the years, created beautiful wedding jewellery for men and women, many of whom have returned subsequently to buy gifts for anniversaries, birthdays and christmas. He even has clients who are the children of those early wedding customers, a fact of which he is rightly proud.
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Today he is delighted to be back at the creative edge of his business and still making rings for those very special occasions. And with the change in the law allowing both civil partnerships and now same sex weddings, he is delighted to say that he is making a huge number of wedding bands for gay men and women, an audience that really appreciate that with a Jeremy Hoye ring you are getting something to mark a special bond that is truly beautiful.

House Of Hoye have a wide range of designs, both classics from early collections and new designs, and although the service is genuinely bespoke it need not be expensive. Jeremy has always been proud of the fact that his collections are priced for all pockets.

Whether you are popping the question or taking the vows, pop into House Of Hoye and make that special day extra special.

The Mary Ring 18ct white gold with 0.75pt marquise diamond, RRP £3,775