Introducing the Stephen Barnett Jewellery Tool Shop
Handmade Tools by a Professional Goldsmith
I’m excited to announce the launch of my new Stephen Barnett Jewellery Tool Shop, offering bespoke handmade jewellery tools created right here in my Farnham workshop.
As a professional goldsmith and jewellery tutor with over 20 years of experience, I understand how important the right tools are to the success of any jeweller — whether you’re a student just starting out, a hobbyist working from home, or a professional stone setter in a busy workshop.
Why I Started Making Tools
Over the years, both through my own bench work and while teaching students from all over the world, I’ve seen how difficult it can be to source high-quality traditional stone-setting tools. Many of the most essential tools — such as bull sticks, scorpers, pushers, and burnishers — simply aren’t available to buy ready-made, and most jewellers end up having to make their own.
That’s why I decided to offer a bespoke toolmaking service, crafting handmade jewellery tools that perform beautifully and last a lifetime.
Tools Made by a Jeweller, for Jewellers
Every tool in my range is individually handmade using solid soft wood and high-quality tool steels chosen for their performance and feel at the bench. My scorpers are made from premium Glardon Vallorbe tool steel, and my pushers and burnishers are crafted from durable professional-grade tool steel, ensuring sharpness, strength, and precision.
Each piece is made with the same care and attention to detail that I apply to my jewellery work — balanced, comfortable, and built to perform flawlessly.
The Only UK Online Seller of Handmade Jewellery Tools by a Professional Goldsmith
I’m proud to say that my shop is currently the only UK online source for handmade jewellery tools created by a working goldsmith and teacher. This means every tool is designed with a deep understanding of real workshop needs — informed by decades of experience both at the bench and in the classroom.
Who They’re For
Whether you’re:
A professional jeweller or stone setter looking for tools that match your precision standards
A student or hobbyist who wants to learn traditional techniques using quality tools
Or someone who wants to commission a specific tool made to their exact requirements
— you’ll find something special in my collection.
Learn to Make Your Own Tools
In addition to selling my handmade tools, I also offer toolmaking workshops in my Farnham studio. These one-to-one classes teach you how to make and customise your own jewellery tools — an invaluable skill for anyone serious about traditional craftsmanship.
Handcrafted with detailed precision.
Each bespoke tool made by Stephen Barnett Jewellery is hand stamped with my logo that is made up of a CAD drawing of a Butterfly carrying a jewel.
Visit the Shop
You can browse my growing range of handmade jewellery tools online at StephenBarnettJewellery.com. Each piece is made to order, with typical delivery in around two weeks.
If you’re looking for tools that combine craftsmanship, heritage, and precision — made by someone who understands the needs of real jewellers — then my handmade tool collection is for you.