About Wharton

Wharton Goldsmith is the UK leading independent specialist retailer of fine jewellery and watches, specialising in diamond engagement rings, wedding rings and platinum diamond rings. Wharton Goldsmith operates two stores in St. Albans and Cambridge and supplies the full range of Christopher's designs. Christopher Wharton also supplies his range of British made fine jewellery to over 150 stores within the UK (please visit www.wharton.uk.com to find these stockists).

Rarely are the words 'modern' and 'traditional' used together to define a designers style, but Christopher Wharton has succeeded to combine both these elements in his collection of fine jewellery. Born into a large traditional English family his artistic and creative abilities were recognised and encouraged especially by his father, a well-known watchmaker in St. Albans. A five-year apprenticeship with a renowned London gave him the knowledge and quality standard that were to.... read more ›

It has always been Christopher Wharton's belief that strong clear designs make timeless wearable jewellery.

Specially selected fine white diamonds from Russian mines are used in our designs. A Diamond standard of rare white colour and vs clarity is used, and Exceptional White colour of the 'River Collection'.All diamonds can be certified upon request.

Christopher Wharton fine jewellery designs are original and all design registered. The look of the design is as important as the hallmark which is the authenticity of a genuine wharton piece.

Gone are the days of grooms-to-be using a beer can ring pull, a Hula Hoop or a Haribo sweet ring as an improvised engagement ring! Leading jewellery designer Christopher Wharton has solved the eternal question for men of what engagement ring to choose, when proposing to their girlfriend.

Christopher Wharton Goldsmith have designed and launched the "Proposal Ring" which looks like a classic modern diamond and platinum engagement ring engraved with the words "Marry Me" which is used for "the big moment" of proposal. The couple can then return to Wharton's St Albans or Cambridge Showrooms and choose her dream engagement ring together from a wide selection of beautiful rings designed and handmade by Christopher Wharton. The Proposal Ring costs just £125 which you would get back off the price of the chosen ring plus an additional credit of £125.Not only that you would be entitled to a generous discount of of the matching wedding ring.