The Studio Workshop

"I am absolutely delighted. I was quite nervous about leaving my treasured wedding and 3 stone diamond engagement ring with Jonathan as the only recommendations I had were these online. I had been looking for a craftsman jeweller for some time as my rings, constantly worn for over 30 years, were not only too small but also rather battered and worn. I didn't want to leave them with a jeweller who would send them off to a workshop somewhere else, which I found was the case when exploring the job. Jonathan assured me that he could enlarge them both and also totally reset the diamond ring. The result is amazing. Thank you Jonathan, especially for your patience. They are even better than new. You are a busy man and yet were endlessly patient with me. I'll miss the walk up those funny stairs and ringing your bell. All good wishes. Mavis"

"Jonathan did a wonderful job rebuilding my engagement ring. It had worn on the sides where it had rubbed against my wedding ring and my grandmothers when she had worn it originally! He rebuilt the ring beautifully and I felt he put so much care and attention into it. I would recommend Jonathan to anyone who has a piece of jewellery they love and need someone they trust to bring it back to its original glory. I am delighted with what he did and love my ring all over again!"

"Jonathan May rebuilt a diamond cluster engagement ring for my daughter-in-law. It had belonged to my late mother and therefore it was very special. The result was superb, Jonathan took all the stones out, he replaced a faulty stone and cleaned everything before reassembling the ring. It looked wonderful and I am very happy with the result. I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan to anyone who required similar work doing. Just to add that I have now had my 50 year old wedding ring revamped by Jonathan, he has done a superb job again, the ring looks better than brand new, and he re-engraved the design on the ring, which had worn with age. Highly recommend Jonathan's work."

"Working with Johnny is a real treat! Although I had designed my (replacement) wedding ring, I wasn't tempted to make it and went to Johnny instead. He understood my design, and he crafted it perfectly. I have had lots of compliments on my ring, and always tell people about a great jeweller I know in Kendal! I even know his telephone number by rote because I have recommended him so many times."

"BUYER BEWARE! Although I genuinely believe Jonathan means well, his complete lack of organisation skills let us down tremendously. We commissioned him to design and create bespoke wedding rings for our wedding, over 6 months ahead of time. Despite clear instructions from us, and numerous attempts to contact him, it took him over 2 and a half months for him to decide that after all, he was not able to do it. The way that he unceremoniously "dumped" us was also very upsetting to us, considering that our wedding rings are such an integral and emotional part of the marriage. He is a very charming man, and I am sure that his work is beautiful, we just never got the chance to witness it, and were burned in the process."