Personal Creations in Silver & Gold COMBINED with Enamel
Crafting unique, elegant precious
jewellery for every occasion
About Precious Ironbridge
My Craftsmanship
At Precious Ironbridge, I’m Peter Bird. After 45 years designing and making Bicycles and Tandems, I’ve returned to my roots in Goldsmithing. I now create distinctive silver and gold jewellery that captures personal stories and celebrates each wearer’s unique connection to Ironbridge, Shropshire.
MY SIGNATURE LINE UP in SILVER - LAunching november 2026
The Iron Bridge Circle of Love Necklace - 40mm
The Iron Bridge Circle of Love Necklace - 40mm
Many couples have chosen the iconic Iron Bridge as the setting for a proposal, often by the Circle of Love, while others have captured their special day with wedding photographs here.
This beautiful necklace is the largest piece we make here in Ironbridge, making it a particularly special keepsake of this historic and romantic location.
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Many couples have chosen the iconic Iron Bridge as the setting for a proposal, often by the Circle of Love, while others have captured their special day with wedding photographs here.
This beautiful necklace is the largest piece we make here in Ironbridge, making it a particularly special keepsake of this historic and romantic location.
It is supplied on a Sterling Silver 3.9mm Round Trace Chain, measuring 22" (55cm) in length, and is fully hallmarked.
If preferred, the chain can be made to a shorter length on request.
The Iron Bridge Circle of Love Necklace - 20mm
The Iron Bridge Circle of Love Necklace - 40mm
As our largest Iron Bridge Circle of Love but in a delicate 20mm diameter.
Supplied on a Sterling Silver 1.0mm Diamond Cut Curb Chain 18" (45cm) in length 100% Recycled Silver.
If preferred, the chain can be made to a longer length on request.
The Iron Bridge Circle of Love Earrings - 20mm
To match or to stand alone the Iron Bridge Circle of Love Earrings.
Supplied with Sterling Silver hook wires for pierced ears only.
The Iron Bridge Circle of Love Earrings - 10mm
As our Iron Bridge Circle of Love 20mm Earrings but in a petit size of 10mm diameter with studs for pierced ears only.
Supplied in Sterling Silver with butterflies
1709 Crucible Necklace
This necklace design was inspired by the shape of the building that houses Abraham Darby’s Old Furnace in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire.
Here, in 1709, Darby pioneered an iron-smelting technique that transformed how cast-iron was made. It brought about mass-production and played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution.
Supplied on a Sterli
This necklace design was inspired by the shape of the building that houses Abraham Darby’s Old Furnace in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire.
Here, in 1709, Darby pioneered an iron-smelting technique that transformed how cast-iron was made. It brought about mass-production and played a pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution.
Supplied on a Sterling Silver 1.0mm Diamond Cut Curb Chain 18" (45cm) in length 100% Recycled Silver.
If preferred, the chain can be made to a longer length on request.
1775 Inspired Earrings
The 1775 Inspired Earrings are inspired from Thomas Farnolls Pritchard – an architect from Shrewsbury.
He Combined engineering expertise and new iron-casting techniques, to propose the world’s first iron bridge design in 1775.
In 1777 construction began. Overseen by Abraham Darby III after Pritchard’s death, who updated his design it was
The 1775 Inspired Earrings are inspired from Thomas Farnolls Pritchard – an architect from Shrewsbury.
He Combined engineering expertise and new iron-casting techniques, to propose the world’s first iron bridge design in 1775.
In 1777 construction began. Overseen by Abraham Darby III after Pritchard’s death, who updated his design it was to be a cast iron single-span bridge of 30 metres, with five main semi-circular ribs, completed in 1779 and formally opened on New Year’s Day 1781.
Supplied with Sterling Silver hook wires for pierced ears only.
1775 Inspired Necklace
1779 North & South Earrings
The 1775 Inspired Necklace, is superb on its own or matched with the earrings.
Supplied on a Sterling Silver 1.0mm Diamond Cut Curb Chain 18" (45cm) in length 100% Recycled Silver.
If preferred, the chain can be made to a longer length on request.
1779 North & South Earrings
1779 North & South Earrings
Earrings representing the North and South ends of the Iron Bridge. Inspired by the art deco era
If preferred, the chain can be made to a longer length on request.
Supplied with Sterling Silver hook wires for pierced ears only.
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Precious Ironbridge - Where it all began
My Background
My life as a Goldsmith began at Sir John Cass School of Art in London, where I completed a pre-apprenticeship goldsmithing course in 1976–77. At the time, there was widespread publicity surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, which inspired us to create
an exhibition showcasing our work.
I appear third from the left on the top row,
at the ripe old age of seventeen.
The Indenture
I was fortunate to secure an apprenticeship with Edward Barnard & Sons, the oldest Silversmithing business in London (if not the world?), whose origins date back to around 1680.
The terms of the apprenticeship were very much of their time, right down to the pay, which is worth a second look.
I was required to keep the secrets of my master, obey his lawful commands, and, notably, refrain from all fornications…
Admission into the Mystery of Goldsmiths
I received this large certificate after completing my apprenticeship. However, the rise of the Silver Bears (the Hunt Brothers, American investors who acquired nearly a third of the world’s silver) led to a downturn in the trade and ended my time in the industry.
Freeman of the City of London
One of the great benefits of serving my time in the City’s Square Mile was being awarded the Freedom of the City of London as a Citizen and Goldsmith — very cool!
My Masterpiece
One of the historic requirements of a Goldsmith’s apprenticeship is to design and produce a piece from start to finish. I was proud to complete this work at the end of my time with Edward Barnard & Sons.
The Fluted Rose Bowl was, without doubt, the most challenging piece I had ever made. Each flute was intended to bear a hallmark representing its respective period of Edward Barnard & Sons, but unfortunately I was unable to afford completing that final stage.
Hallmarks
For those that are interested your Hallmark is an important part of your history and can be tracked back over the years.
My Hallmark Today
As you can see only 4mm long and 1.25mm high, tiny for some items produced by Precious Ironbridge, although laser marking can be even smaller today!
Explore the artistry of Precious Ironbridge custom enamel's
I plan to add colour to all of my future work so this image will give you an idea on what we have in mind for our creations.
Offering rings, bracelet's, necklace's, brooch's, ear rings and cuff links all to custom colours and also without in both silver and gold.
MY Contact DETAILS
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