Our Story
A Jeweller Built on Trust, Craft & Care
Heritage
Independent. Local. Trusted.
Jewellery has been part of Simon Handley’s life from an early age. Growing up around the trade, he developed an appreciation for fine craftsmanship, exceptional gemstones and the importance of personal service.
With family roots stretching back to London's historic jewellery quarter of Hatton Garden, Simon combines traditional expertise with a modern, client-focused approach. Today, Handley's of Holywood continues that tradition, helping clients celebrate life's most important moments with carefully selected diamonds, bespoke engagement rings and fine jewellery.
Whether you're choosing an engagement ring, marking a milestone or searching for the perfect gift, every consultation is guided by honest advice, expert knowledge and a commitment to helping you find something special.
Our Philosophy
Every Piece Made to Last Generations
Materials chosen with care. Craftsmanship held to the highest standard. Jewellery designed to mean something.
The foundation of everything Handley's creates begins with the materials. Stones are selected for their character and provenance, sourced from suppliers whose ethical standards match the values of the jeweller. Metals are procured responsibly, with an awareness that what goes into a piece of fine jewellery carries a history long before it reaches the bench. For the Handley's client, provenance is not an afterthought, it is a promise.
Each commission that leaves the workshop has been made to exacting standards, whether it is a bespoke engagement ring built from a conversation and a sketch, or a treasured family heirloom brought back to life through careful repair. Skill and patience are not optional here. They are the measure of the work, and the standard is never lowered because the piece is smaller or the timeline is tight.
At Handley's, jewellery is not product. It is a vessel for memory, for meaning, for the milestones that define a life. That belief informs every decision made in the workshop and on the showroom floor. When you wear something made or chosen here, it carries the care of the people who made it and the weight of the moment it was made for.
The Showroom
A Place to Take Your Time
Step into Handley's and the first thing you notice is the quiet. There is no pressure to browse quickly, no sense of being moved along. The showroom in the heart of Holywood is a calm, welcoming space where every visitor receives the jeweller's full and undivided attention. Time here is given generously, because the decisions made here deserve it.
A visit to Handley's is an opportunity to explore the full range at your own pace, to ask the questions you have been turning over, to handle pieces, to discuss a commission from the earliest idea, or to seek expert advice on a repair or alteration. You will be guided by someone who brings genuine expertise and a genuine curiosity about your story, not a script or a sales target.
The showroom welcomes walk-ins, and clients are always made to feel at home. For those who would prefer a dedicated, unhurried appointment with the team's full focus, a personal consultation can be booked in advance. It is the ideal way to begin a commission, explore an important purchase, or simply discover what is possible when you work with a jeweller who truly listens.
Begin Your Story
We'd Love to Meet You
Whether you have a commission in mind, a piece to restore, or simply want to explore what's possible — come in and meet the team. We're here to help you find something truly meaningful.
Prefer to get in touch first? Visit our appointments page to send an enquiry.