Derek Birch & Son

St Peter Port

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Active since 1964

About

Derek Birch & Son is a St Peter Port jeweller founded in 1964 by Derek Birch, an engraver. His son, Mike Birch, now owns the business and is a GIA certified gemmologist and goldsmith. The team includes goldsmiths Louise Parsons and Matthew Horton, with three bench jewellers in total, who are visible to customers in the in-shop workshop. They create bespoke and handmade jewellery, including their own Lily Collection of Guernsey Lily pendants, and offer stone setting, repair, and remodelling services.

Quick facts

Established
1964 · 62 years
Facilities
In-shop workshop, with the jewellers at the bench visible to customers in the shop
Specialises in
Bespoke and handmade jewellery

People7

  • Louise Parsons — goldsmith
  • with the business since 2019
  • Matthew Horton — goldsmith
  • trained by his father Phillip Horton FCL FIPG
  • Mike (Michael) Birch — owner
  • goldsmith
  • and son of founder Derek Birch

Services offered

  • Own 'Lily Collection' of Guernsey Lily pendants
  • designed and assembled in house (platinum, 18ct and 9ct gold, silver)
  • sold online from £150
  • Handmade jewellery made to order
  • stone setting
  • repair of existing pieces
  • and remodelling/redesign of old jewellery

Credentials

Qualifications

  • Mike Birch is a GIA certified gemmologist

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun
Closed

Contact

Address
4, 6 The Pollet, Guernsey GY1 1WH, Guernsey

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