Our Story

Paresh Thaker has been creating hand-crafted jewellery, made from silver, gold and gemstones, since 1995. His love of jewellery making started with a course in 1990. This was followed by extensive travel in Africa and India where he learnt the art of gemstone carving and created many of his trade mark rings and pendants that we see today.

Paresh met his partner Andrea Bingham in India and together they came back to England and set up their business, Saffron Alice. Paresh makes contemporary pendants, rings and earrings using traditional jewellery-making techniques, machine engraving and modern methods. The gemstones are all hand chosen and are of excellent quality. Andrea complements Paresh’s style with her beautiful beaded jewellery made from semi-precious stones with sterling silver and gold plated beads.

In the heart of Oxhey Village, you will find this gem of a studio gallery offering a range of contemporary jewellery and local artwork. Customers are welcome to browse and are offered a personal friendly service to help choose the right piece of jewellery for themselves, a gift or create a specially designed bespoke item.

Both Paresh and Andrea are Yoga teachers and they offer a range of Om jewellery and chakra pendants alongside their unique contemporary jewellery.

Paresh has had many years experience as a jeweller and has undertaken a number of commissions. Each bespoke item presents new design challenges which he fully enjoys and engages you in. This personal service gives you the opportunity to ensure a special piece of handmade jewellery is created to your specific requirements. Paresh can also re-design your existing jewellery into something new and has done this for many happy clients.

Wedding commissions, engagement rings are also undertaken and made to specification. Why not make your wedding day really special by designing your own rings. Make an appointment with Paresh at your earliest convenience.

Covent Garden

Paresh and his son Zach sell the jewellery at Covent Garden Apple Market from Wednesday to Saturday. Pop along for a chat and look at some of the collection, try the jewellery, they will be happy to meet you and help with any enquiries.

All of the websites photographs have been taken by their daughter Tehya Bingham Thaker.