Antrobus Designs specializes in handcrafted, custom-made jewelry. Designer and goldsmith, Peter Antrobus has been making jewelry for over twenty five years. Melissa Antrobus, partner and jewelry designer, learned everything about jewelry from Peter. Melissa has a background in fine art and graphic design, which brings creativity to her work.
Reviews (4)
Patrick C.
Nov 27, 2017
I walked into Antrobus Designs recently without an appointment looking for a ring of the engagement variety. They could not have been more courteous or accommodating, especially considering that I wasn't really sure what I was looking for. Their eagerness to help me despite my cluelessness earns them five stars!
Anne F.
Aug 08, 2017
I have used Antrobus Designs for several repairs as well as rebuilding a set of rings made by another local jeweler who had made the bands too narrow for the inset stones, so the stones were getting damaged. Pete Antrobus had always been thoughtful about the work, and I had admired many of his designs in the store. For a (big) birthday I asked Pete to make a pair of earrings for me that adapted the design of a bracelet in the store that I loved.
He listened to what I wanted, sketched ideas, modified plans to meet my goals, and applied his expertise to ensure the final design and product made sense structurally and aesthetically. They are perfect! If I could include a picture I would - but regardless, a trip to the store is well worth your time if you are looking for something lovely and lasting.
He listened to what I wanted, sketched ideas, modified plans to meet my goals, and applied his expertise to ensure the final design and product made sense structurally and aesthetically. They are perfect! If I could include a picture I would - but regardless, a trip to the store is well worth your time if you are looking for something lovely and lasting.
Jeffrey K.
Oct 16, 2014
Kaitlin D.
Apr 30, 2013
I can't review this place from a purchaser point of view, but I'll do my best to relay what I've heard and experienced first hand. In December, my boyfriend was frantically looking for a place to set his grandmother's diamond after a mishap with another setting. He happened upon this nice little shop and was met with helpful and enthusiastic service.
Though the setting he wanted and the diamond that he had wasn't the ideal combination for the jeweler here, since they particularly do customization and their own designing, everything worked out perfectly. Onto my dealings with the couple that own this shop. I had to come in to get the ring sized. This was also in December, so we had to account for cold hands and such, but I did end up going twice for sizing.
The first time, I was told I "have no knuckles" and need to get the ring sized pretty small, so that's what we did. It ended up so small that my finger was very uncomfortable and there was an immediate purple line where the ring was. Upon going back, I was discouraged from going up a portion of a size (I think we only ended up going up a half or quarter) due to my lack of knuckles again.
This got a little frustrating, since I knew that where it was then was uncomfortable and not what I wanted. In the end, after a second sizing, we found the perfect size for me and I couldn't be happier. Despite some hangups and the whole process of getting the ring sized more than once (and fighting for it) being a little stressful, I'd definitely recommend coming here for customized jewelry needs. They do great work and are genuinely nice people.
Though the setting he wanted and the diamond that he had wasn't the ideal combination for the jeweler here, since they particularly do customization and their own designing, everything worked out perfectly. Onto my dealings with the couple that own this shop. I had to come in to get the ring sized. This was also in December, so we had to account for cold hands and such, but I did end up going twice for sizing.
The first time, I was told I "have no knuckles" and need to get the ring sized pretty small, so that's what we did. It ended up so small that my finger was very uncomfortable and there was an immediate purple line where the ring was. Upon going back, I was discouraged from going up a portion of a size (I think we only ended up going up a half or quarter) due to my lack of knuckles again.
This got a little frustrating, since I knew that where it was then was uncomfortable and not what I wanted. In the end, after a second sizing, we found the perfect size for me and I couldn't be happier. Despite some hangups and the whole process of getting the ring sized more than once (and fighting for it) being a little stressful, I'd definitely recommend coming here for customized jewelry needs. They do great work and are genuinely nice people.
