OUR STORY
OUR STORIES ARE WHAT MAKE US...
Founded in 2012 in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, Hold upon Heart was created by designer-maker Melanie with a simple aim, to create deeply personal jewellery with meaning at its heart.
From cremation ashes and fingerprints to children’s handprints, pawprints, handwritten messages and treasured photographs, each piece is designed to capture the people, moments and memories that matter most.
Lovingly handcrafted in sterling silver and solid gold, our jewellery is made to tell your story in a way that feels personal, lasting and uniquely yours.
IT STARTED WITH OUR OWN STORY
It was our own journey through parenthood, and the love we felt for our family, that first inspired us to begin making jewellery.
Over the years our story has evolved, but the heart behind our work remains the same. Every piece we create represents a connection, a celebration of love, remembrance, family and the moments that shape us.
Rich in sentiment and carefully made to last a lifetime, our jewellery transforms meaningful memories into something tangible and beautiful to wear every day.
Using a combination of traditional goldsmithing techniques, modern technology and skilled craftsmanship, we create jewellery designed to be treasured for generations.
MADE WITH LOVE, CARE & CRAFTSMANSHIP
Every piece of Hold upon Heart jewellery is created in our workshop at Maws Craft Centre, nestled within the historic Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire.
From the first sketches and careful design work, to sawing, forming and finishing precious metals by hand, every stage is carried out with patience, skill and attention to detail. Each piece passes through our hands many times before it reaches yours.
Because our jewellery is individually handmade to order, our process can take a little longer than mass-produced alternatives, but we believe that truly meaningful jewellery should never be rushed.
The result is jewellery created with genuine craftsmanship, care and heart, designed to be worn, loved and cherished for a lifetime.
TRULY HANDMADE
MEMORIAL JEWELLERY
MADE IN THE HEART OF SHROPSHIRE
♡ Made by Hand ♡
♡ Made with Love ♡
♡ Worth the Wait ♡
GOT A QUESTION?
The best way to contact us is by e-mail - send a message using the form below or e-mail studio@holduponheart.co.uk - we usually respond very quickly.
WHY CHOOSE HOLD UPON HEART
Established in 2012, our memorial jewellery is handmade in the UK by goldsmith, Melanie. Crafted with care and attention, we’ve created thousands of memorial keepsakes.
We use precision laser engraving, ensuring lasting depth and clarity, so your personalised messages will not fade with wear.
Many of our designs can be personalised with your own handwriting at no extra cost, creating a truly unique and deeply sentimental keepsake.
We use recycled silver and gold wherever possible, and all of our packaging is thoughtfully designed to be eco-friendly.