Our Story
I’m Melissa Holt, founder of Holts Jewellery. I have always been drawn to the history, craftsmanship and individuality of antique jewellery, the idea that every piece has already lived a life before finding its next home.
What began as a love of sourcing original antique jewellery has evolved into Holts Jewellery today, a vintage inspired engagement ring brand centred around craftsmanship, antique design and a more considered approach to modern jewellery.
Alongside our collection of original antique engagement rings and vintage jewellery, we are now best known for our exclusive Celeste Diamond® engagement rings, handmade in Hatton Garden and designed to capture the romance and detail of antique jewellery in a way that feels wearable for modern life.
I look forward to welcoming you to our Bath showroom or helping with any enquiries you may have.
How It Started
My jewellery career began at the age of eighteen, working within my grandfather’s traditional jewellery shop. It was there that I developed an eye for craftsmanship, antique detail and the subtle qualities that make a piece truly special.
Over the years, I immersed myself in the world of vintage and antique jewellery, learning how to recognise exceptional craftsmanship and sourcing pieces with real character. I founded Holts Jewellery in 2013, wanting to create a more personal and thoughtful approach to jewellery retail.
Every antique piece you see within the collection has been personally hand selected by me for its beauty, rarity or character. Researching the history behind these pieces remains one of the parts of the business I love most, imagining where a ring may have been worn and the lives it may already have been part of.
My Designs
Alongside sourcing original antique jewellery, I also began designing my own vintage inspired engagement rings, influenced by some of my favourite antique pieces discovered over the years.
Each piece is designed in Bath and handmade to order in Hatton Garden using traditional goldsmith methods. Many feature details inspired by antique jewellery, from hand engraving and mill grain edges to delicate basket settings and antique cut diamonds.
At the centre of the collection are Celeste Diamonds®, our exclusive antique cut lab made diamonds designed to capture the softer character and romance of vintage stones in a way that feels suited to modern life and ethics.
Qualified Diamond Grader
Alongside over a decade of industry experience, I also hold the DGA Diamond Grading Diploma qualification with The Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
The Experience
When I founded Holts Jewellery, I wanted to create a more personal and relaxed approach to engagement and wedding ring shopping.
Based within a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Bath, our vintage inspired showroom was designed to feel calm, welcoming and unhurried. A place where couples can sit down with a coffee or glass of champagne, explore different styles together and receive expert guidance without pressure.
Appointments are guided personally by me, whether you are searching for a vintage inspired Celeste Diamond® engagement ring, an original antique piece or handmade wedding bands. Choosing jewellery to wear for a lifetime should feel exciting, thoughtful and memorable.