ABOUT
Stephen Webster
A Career Spanning Four Decades
Since the brand was first established in 1989, Stephen Webster continues to break the rules of fine jewellery and homeware with designs that are intelligent, thought-provoking and visionary. Stephen’s keen eye for detail, commitment to ethical production and respect for traditional British craftsmanship have helped him achieve numerous accolades.
Future-Proofing British Craftsmanship
Passionate about future-proofing British craftsmanship and goldsmithing, Stephen actively nurtures emerging design talent. From offering in-house mentorship programmes, to partnering with the British Fashion Council, to support emerging British talent under NEWGEN (first established in 2012 under Rock Vault).
Stephen is one of the 5 founders and active members of The Leopards, a collective group of jewellery professionals with the shared passion for preserving skills and craftsmanship, encouraging inclusivity and mentoring young people into the British jewellery industry, who are critical to its future.
Stephen Webster, MBE
In 2013, Stephen’s unique approach to nurturing British talent was recognised by HRH King Charles who presented Webster with an MBE in the New Year Honours list, for his services to training and skills in the British Jewellery Industry.
Rebel With a Cause
Throughout a four decade-spanning career, Stephen has been an advocate of ethically sourced materials, travelling to mines in Tanzania and Peru to meet the mining communities and trace the origins of the precious materials he uses in his work.
Since 2011, he has been a supporter of Fairtrade Gold, becoming one of the first brands in the world to receive a license. In 2016 Stephen Webster was awarded the prestigious Butterfly Mark certification powered by Positive Luxury, recognising the brands’ long tradition of producing the finest possible jewellery with sustainability at the heart of every step.
Global Presence
In recent years, the brand has successfully expanded globally with 100 points of sale worldwide including the United Kingdom, United States, Dubai, Hong Kong and China, with Franchise stores located in Seoul and Kiev.
With a workshop and design studio based in Mayfair and Boutique located in London’s iconic Burlington Arcade, Stephen Webster is widely considered to be one of the international scene’s most accomplished and innovative contemporary designers.
The Next Generation
In 2018, the next generation was introduced to the business, Amy Webster, Stephen’s daughter. Impressed by Amy’s film campaigns she produced for a Berlin-based advertising agency, he persuaded her to return home to London and join the company as Art Director.