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HAMILTON & INCHES, EDINGBURGH SINCE 1866
Hamilton & Inches is Scotland’s luxury jewellery house, with distinctive workshops and an iconic customer showroom
A FORMER RESI ENCE until its renovation in 1835 by architect, avid Bryce, our showroom in the heart of Edinburgh, offers customers an exclusive opportunity to experience the world’s most aspirational brands, presented by in-house experts and craftsmen in fi ne jewellery, watches and silverware.
The 150-year-old workshops, housed in the three floors above our showroom, bring to life the craft heritage of the company with unrivalled distinction, personality and care. From exquisite silverware to family treasures through the generations, the customer service and expertise of the Hamilton & Inches workshops is a mark of quality. Many notable commissions have been created at the hands of our awardwinning craftsmen, including an exquisite centrepiece and candlesticks for Bute ouse, the residence of the First Minister
For over 120 years, Hamilton & Inches has been continuously recognised by the Royal Household of Scotland, the fi rst ever Triple Crown Trophy for the Six Nations Championship and the silver adornments on J.K Rowling’s, The Tales of Beedle of The Bard, which sold at Sotheby’s for 1.95 million.
For over 120 years, Hamilton & Inches has been continuously recognised by the Royal Household with various appointments. Today we hold a Royal Warrant as ‘Silversmiths and Clock Specialists to Her Majesty The ueen’.
In May 201 , amilton & Inches commenced the celebrations of our 150th anniversary with a series of exclusive events, standout product launches and a partnership with celebrated Scottish sculptor, r Andy Scott, creator of the iconic Kelpies. The Kelpie icon has now been translated into a series of stunning silver artefacts bearing r Scott’s signature.
However, the most notable of launches was the unveiling of our Hamilton & Inches 150th Anniversary Signature Suite. A showcase of heritage entwined with a passion for the future of Scottish jewellery making, the Anniversary Suite was the brainchild of ebbie McKernan, ead of Jewellery. The three piece suite consists of a diamond collar, diamond earrings and a diamond cuff. The traditional honeycomb setting with double rows of 0 collection quality round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 40.41cts, is a tribute to our company trademark. The cuff carries the H&I signature, hand-engraved to mark its authenticity by Master Engraver Ruaridh Malcomson. The fringe design of the Signature Suite collar originates from Edwardian times when tiaras were converted to neck pieces; the earrings are classic in their design and the cuff is a contemporary piece – all are set in 18ct white gold.
In 150 years, the original philosophy of Hamilton & Inches remains true, that pieces, whatever the price, should be of high quality and good value. The company has a proud heritage of customer service and craftsmanship –values which continue to be held in high importance to this day.