Meet the Team at Meaden: Decades of Jewellery Expertise
At Meaden, every piece we create is a testament to our team’s collective skill, experience, and dedication to quality. Our jewellers, setters, and designers each bring specialist knowledge that ensures your jewellery is crafted to the highest standard.
Gary Meaden — Owner, Founder & Master Jeweller
With a career beginning at Graff Diamonds in London, Gary has trained under some of the world’s finest diamond mounters.
Gary’s approach is defined by an uncompromising attention to detail and a deep respect for traditional techniques, which he balances with a modern design sensibility. As owner and master jeweller, he oversees all bespoke work to ensure it meets Meaden’s exacting standards.
Andrew — Master Jeweller
Andrew brings over 40 years of bench experience to the team. He is known for his meticulous craftsmanship in all aspects of jewellery making; from hand-fabricated mounts to precision repairs.
His skill set includes advanced soldering, stone setting, and restoring antique pieces with sensitivity to their original design. Andrew’s work is a benchmark for quality in the workshop, and he is often the go-to jeweller for particularly complex or delicate jobs.
Neil — Master Diamond Setter
A specialist in diamond and gemstone setting, Neil has decades of experience placing stones securely while optimising their brilliance. He is adept at all forms of setting; from classic claw and bezel work to advanced micro pavé.
Tim — CAD Designer
Tim transforms client ideas into precise, technically sound CAD designs. His expertise lies in translating even the most ambitious concepts into highly detailed digital models, ready for production.
With deep experience in jewellery-specific CAD software, Tim ensures every design is structurally feasible and proportionally perfect before it reaches the bench. This allows for seamless communication between client, designer, and jeweller, and reduces the need for alterations during production.
Hermant — Master Jeweller
Hermant has developed a reputation for versatile, precise bench work, with the ability to adapt to a wide range of designs. His particular strengths include hand fabrication, careful finishing, and problem-solving challenging custom projects.
At Meaden, Hermant is valued for his consistent quality and ability to execute both traditional and contemporary styles to the highest level.
Connor — Jewellery Apprentice
Connor is developing advanced skills in bench work under the guidance of Meaden’s master jewellers. Having transitioned from a building apprenticeship to fine jewellery, he brings strong foundational skills in precision and planning.
His training focuses on stone setting, soldering, repairs, and finishing, ensuring he gains a comprehensive understanding of traditional craftsmanship with modern expectations of quality.
Amy — Accounts and Administration
Amy’s role is critical to the smooth operation of Meaden’s showroom and workshop. She ensures client orders, repairs, and custom jobs are tracked accurately and delivered on time.
The Meaden Standard
Every member of the Meaden team is dedicated to excellence in jewellery making. From initial design to final polish, our combined experience and skill ensure your piece is made to last and to be treasured.