The creators of £1m cufflinks

The creators of £1m cufflinks

James and Henry Deakin They make posh cufflinks for everyone from rock stars to royalty from their historic base in Birmingham, but they remain one of the UK’s best-kept secrets. Jon Griffin meets Deakin and Francis directors James and Henry Deakin. Deakin and Francis is England’s oldest family jeweller, […] Click here to view original…

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Deakin & Francis: Kings of cufflinks

Original web page at Deakin & Francis: Kings of cufflinks Fashion and Jewellery I try not to think about Deakin & Francis being a seventh-generation family business – there’s enough pressure. But we’ve lasted so long because we’ve stuck to core values. When I took over, my dad said, "Let other people make cufflinks cheaper,…

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FEATURE: Deakin & Francis celebrates 230 years in the trade

Original web page at FEATURE: Deakin & Francis celebrates 230 years in the trade Professional Jeweller travelled to Birmingham Jewellery Quarter to meet the Deakin & Francis team, tour the workshop, reminisce about the company’s past and discuss plans for the future… Deakin & Francis may be celebrating 230 years in the trade this year,…

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