Sonkai Jewellers

Sonkai Jewellers Expert working jewellers in the heart of Norwich. Offering bespoke designs, upcycling, and repairs. Please browse our photo's for examples of our work.

Sonkai is a family-run independent, manufacturing and retail jewellers; producing bespoke commissions for the public and unique handmade pieces that are sold from the shop, alongside other contemporary collections from designers based in the UK and abroad. Our Sonkai store is fairly unique in the fact that we have our own jewellers who work on-site and the jewellers workbenches are in the shop its

elf, on full view for all to see. Where possible we carry out nearly all of our work by hand and in-store using traditional methods, which is then supported by the use of modern technology in the form of computer design and casting, for an all-round service. Our head goldsmith Craig is a qualified jeweller with many years experience. We undertake many commissions of all types including re-using existing metal and gemstones to produce something modern and new.

We've been busy in the workshop hand-making these simple beauties! 9ct yellow gold bezel-set solitaires with halo bands ...
02/06/2026

We've been busy in the workshop hand-making these simple beauties!

9ct yellow gold bezel-set solitaires with halo bands with either a polished or satin finish - perfect for adding a pop of colour to your summer wardrobe!

🥳 Congratulations to a lovely couple on getting engaged! 🥳Of course, we love the ring! The customer's own inherited diam...
13/05/2026

🥳 Congratulations to a lovely couple on getting engaged! 🥳

Of course, we love the ring! The customer's own inherited diamond sits proudly in the centre, with twin royal blue sapphires either side in curled bezel settings, all held together with a swirling twiggy band and leaf details on the sides - this design really transports you into the middle of the forest!

If you're thinking of asking that all important question, and want to present your partner with something as unique as they are, contact our design team today. We will take your ideas and turn them into reality!

We're embracing the spirit of May by showing off this recent bespoke commission featuring May's birthstone - Emerald! 💚T...
08/05/2026

We're embracing the spirit of May by showing off this recent bespoke commission featuring May's birthstone - Emerald! 💚

The customer wanted a ring that could sit beside her ruby engagement ring, but it needed to be shaped into a curve to get around the engagement ring's setting. We organised her assortment of diamonds and emeralds into a random pattern that trails around the curve. Having a mix of different sizes and shapes of stone really helped make this design work!

Our team of designers are always on hand to discuss your bespoke design ideas - drop us a message, or pop into the shop today!

28/04/2026

We love, love, LOVE this bespoke Flint Corset ring! 😍

Made using the customer's own gold, diamonds, and dark blue sapphire, this impressive dress ring features a tapered Flint textured band with a mix of polished and satin finishes, and a cascade of bezel-set gemstones and bobble details down the middle. A true pleasure to design and make!

Turn your inherited/broken/unworn jewellery into a new family heirloom - speak to one of our experienced designers today to start your own bespoke journey!

What a beautiful start to the week! 😍 I don't know about you, but we certainly feel more alive when the sun comes out! 🌞...
07/04/2026

What a beautiful start to the week! 😍 I don't know about you, but we certainly feel more alive when the sun comes out! 🌞 It's the perfect weather to get your jewellery out and sparkling ✨😎

We know at least one of our customers will be glittering out there with this stunning new Reed Multistrand ring!

Having inherited her mother's original engagement ring, our customer wanted to transform the traditional flower cluster style into something with more flow and movement. Our Reed style fits perfectly with this, and in going for a wider design we were able to spread the diamonds out like islands in the stream.

If you would like to reimagine some old or inherited pieces, speak to one of our designers today.

There's just something about the combination of emerald and diamond that works well! This bespoke commission was created...
27/03/2026

There's just something about the combination of emerald and diamond that works well!

This bespoke commission was created using the customer's own emerald, diamonds, and gold from a variety of inherited rings, and has been reimagined into one of our beautiful Reed Crown rings!

If you have jewellery you have inherited, or no longer wear, please get in touch with one of our designers to begin making your ideas into reality!

05/03/2026

A colourful little number for you here! 😍

This customer had her own emeralds, and some sentimental gold to use, and wanted to create a cluster ring with colours that would complement the bright blue-tinted green hue of the emeralds.

We sourced a variety of stones for her to choose from, and settled on this beautiful combination of blue and teal tourmalines and a lab grown diamond to add some sparkle! ✨

We love these colourful cluster rings - infinite possibilities! If you are interested in creating one of your own, get in touch with one of our designers today!

If you're a jewellery lover, you will probably have seen similar posts over the last few weeks...Gold is at an all-time ...
12/02/2026

If you're a jewellery lover, you will probably have seen similar posts over the last few weeks...

Gold is at an all-time high (having risen by approximately 60% over the last year), and platinum is also seeing a marked increase. As a small independent jewellers we have had to carefully consider how we approach things going forward... we could drastically hollow out and slim down our designs to cut down on weight, but this would lead to items not being as strong and long-lasting as they could be. We could follow in the footsteps of other larger companies and switch to lower quality materials, but we take pride in the fact that our jewellery is made to become modern heirlooms, and be passed down to future generations.

Ultimately, we value quality over all, and truly believe that the materials we use, and the way that we use them matters. We refuse to compromise on the integrity of the pieces we make, so we will reluctantly be updating the prices of some of our stock items from the 24th of February. In light of this, if there are items you have had your eye on for a while, and would like to purchase them at their current prices, we encourage you to do so before then.

We really appreciate your continued support, and endeavour to keep bringing you the designs you love at the quality you deserve.

One aspect of our work that we truly enjoy is being able to give existing jewellery a new lease of life. One lovely cust...
11/02/2026

One aspect of our work that we truly enjoy is being able to give existing jewellery a new lease of life.

One lovely customer sadly lost her husband a number of years ago, and felt it was time to reimagine her wedding and eternity rings. She wanted to include a little colour in the new ring, and as his birthday is in December we sourced a beautifully vibrant tanzanite for the centre. As there was an even number of diamonds in the eternity ring, they worked perfectly split equally either side in semi-bezel settings, all held together with a Reed crossover band.

A beautiful new ring full of beautiful memories!

We're always happy to help with redesigning precious jewellery into something new - pop in for a chat with one of our designers, or send us a message!

Address

9 Royal Arcade
Norwich
NR21NQ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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