A LOVE letter you can wear
The story of Clogau jewellery dates all the way back to 1854, when gold was discovered at the Clogau St David gold mine in Snowdonia, North Wales. Producing the finest Welsh gold until its first closure in 1911, the mine lay dormant until 1989 when it was rediscovered by local businessman William (Bill) Roberts.
Bill began a small-scale operation to find any undiscovered gold hiding inside. In 1992, he spent countless hours turning the precious metal into exquisite jewellery, inspired by the area of outstanding natural beauty in which it was found. Now, Bill’s son Ben runs the business, still using rare Welsh gold mined last century to create every unique piece.
It's great to have a day dedicated to celebrating those we love most. But we believe love should be a continued practice – and meaningful, timeless jewellery can offer a reminder of a bond shared like no other.
Love can be expressed in countless ways, but jewellery has a unique way of speaking for itself. Whether you’re selecting a piece for someone special, receiving one to mark a meaningful moment, or treating yourself to something beautiful, a timeless accessory is more than just adornment – it’s a symbol of love, memory, and personal significance.
Clogau is a second-generation, family-run British heritage jewellery brand celebrating over 30 years' experience creating unique, hand-finished jewellery of the highest quality and originality, inspired by the natural beauty of Wales. Containing the rarest and most sought-after after Welsh gold, Clogau’s pieces have captured the hearts and imagination of people all over the world.
Treasure the ones you love and moments shared with timeless jewellery
”
When I first visited the mine with my father, I saw the gold in its raw form. I was struck by the pale rose-yellow tone, caused by nearby copper deposits, giving the gold a quality unlike anything I had seen or have seen since.
“
Ben Roberts, Clogau Managing Director
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Best-kept secret
Despite North Wales once being the area to produce the most gold in the UK, mining no longer takes place. As such, Welsh gold is now one of the most rare and sought-after precious metals, and stock is in high demand.
Every Clogau piece contains just a small amount of the Welsh gold mined by William Roberts and his family, making them not only completely unique, but an instant heirloom. This small addition of the precious metal gives Clogau jewellery extra special meaning, while preserving supplies and making the brand accessible to all.
An instant heirloom
Welsh gold holds a cherished place in the history of the Royal Family, particularly in matters of love. A kilo of the rare metal was once donated to the Royal Family and has been used to make their wedding rings for over 100 years. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the first to wear a Welsh gold wedding ring when she wed the then Duke of York, later King George VI, in 1923.
This tradition was proudly continued by their daughters – Queen Elizabeth II when she married Prince Philip in 1947, and Princess Margaret when she wed Antony Armstrong-Jones. It remains very much alive today, with King Charles and Queen Camilla choosing Welsh gold to cement their vows in 2005, and both Prince William and Prince Harry followed suit for their own ceremonies in 2011 and 2018.
Fit for a Queen
Services available
Want to add that little special something and really make your gift personal? At present this service is available on selected items for just £15. With years of experience behind them, you can be sure that our engravers will give your Clogau items
that personal touch that you desire.
Engraving
The concept of an engagement ring is simple, yet keeping the design contemporary, meaningful and elegant is an art within itself. Using a wide range of quality materials – such as gold, silver and diamonds – our designers thrive on the challenge of developing unique ring designs that make you stand out in the most beautiful and stylish way possible.
Compose
If you’re after something highly personalised, Clogau’s in-house experts are available to design and create the perfect piece of jewellery for you.
Bespoke Design
Editors'
picks
I’m captivated by Clogau’s Past Present Future collection, particularly this Inner Charm Heart Pendant. The sentiment behind it makes it special for anyone to receive, and the versatile design means you never have to take it off.
Past Present Future Heart Collection
£209
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Named after the Welsh word for ‘beloved’ or ‘sweetheart’, I would wear these timeless silver stud earrings all the time - elevating everyday wear or adding that finishing touch of elegance to occasionwear.
Cariad® Sparkle Silver
Stud Earrings
£139
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As someone who prefers minimal, understated jewellery, this would be my perfect engagement ring. The epitome of quiet luxury, not only is it stunning, the meaning behind the intricate design
makes it extra special.
Tree of Life Diamond
Engagement Ring
£1450
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ones just how much they mean to us.
And while there are many ways to show love, jewellery definitely speaks for itself. Whether
you’re picking out a piece of jewellery for someone special in your life, receiving one on a special occasion or gifting one to yourself, there
is something very special in cherishing a
timeless accessory that carries not only beauty, but also meaning.
When it comes to finding a piece of jewellery that will speak the language of love, not many do it as well as Clogau. The Welsh, family-owned jewellery brand has a longstanding history of creating unique hand-finished jewellery of the highest quality and originality, inspired by the natural beauty, myths, legends, traditions and heritage rooted in Wales.
Designed
for LOVE
Treasure the ones you love and
moments shared with timeless jewellery
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It all started at the Clogau St David's gold mine, situated in Bontddu, near Barmouth in Gwynedd, North Wales. Gold was discovered at the mine in 1854 and the location continued to be part of the ‘gold rush’ until 1911.
In 1989, William Roberts discovered the disused gold mine and planned to turn it into a tourist attraction. But because the mine is deep in the Snowdonia mountains, the Snowdonia National Park Authority stopped him from going ahead with his plan. Instead, he decided to see if any gold could still be found somewhere inside the mine. The risk paid off and the first Clogau jewellery collection, made up of just five pieces, was born in 1992. They were sold in small gift shops near the mine, but the gold mined at
that time is still used in Clogau pieces being made today.
As well as being deeply connected to the region’s history, the Clogau business is also a family business - in more ways than one. William and his wife Margaret spent hours designing the first jewellery pieces together and William’s family is still in charge of the company today. And that family connection was also present in the mines - the miners who worked the Clogau St David's site in the 90s were the direct descendants of the original miners who first struck gold there in 1854.
Clogau’s special history
The story of Clogau jewellery dates all the way back to 1854, when gold was discovered at the Clogau St David gold mine in Snowdonia, North Wales. Producing the finest Welsh gold until its first closure in 1911, the mine lay dormant until 1989 when it was rediscovered by local businessman William (Bill) Roberts.
Bill began a small-scale operation to find any undiscovered gold hiding inside. In 1992, he spent countless hours turning the precious metal into exquisite jewellery, inspired by the area of outstanding natural beauty in which it was found. Now, Bill’s son Ben runs the business, still using rare Welsh gold mined last century to create every unique piece.
Best-kept secret
”
Finding gold in most mines around the world is like finding the cream in a sponge cake. Finding Welsh gold on the other hand is like finding the sixpence in the biggest Christmas cake you could imagine. There’s no pattern, no logic, and you never know when you’re just inches away.
“
Ben Roberts, Clogau Managing Director
The story of Clogau jewellery dates all the way back to 1854, when gold was discovered at the Clogau St David gold mine in Snowdonia, North Wales. Producing the finest Welsh gold until its first closure in 1911, the mine lay dormant until 1989 when it was rediscovered by local businessman William (Bill) Roberts.
Bill began a small-scale operation to find any undiscovered gold hiding inside. In 1992, he spent countless hours turning the precious metal into exquisite jewellery, inspired by the area of outstanding natural beauty in which it was found. Now, Bill’s son Ben runs the business, still using rare Welsh gold mined last century to create every unique piece.
Best-kept secret
You can add an extra special touch by engraving pieces for just £15.
Engraving
You can build your own piece step-by-step, by picking the metal, the ring design and the diamond.
Compose
If you wish to design your dream piece of jewellery, you can rely on Clogau’s in-house experts to help you make your dreams come true.
Bespoke
Services available
Editors'
picks
I rarely take off my trusty necklace that looks similar to this. I love that it works for both day and evening and has a stand-out charm that catches your eye. Pretty, memorable and conspicuous.
Hannah Fernando,
Editor-in-Chief at
woman&home
£1470
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Best-kept secret
As someone who prefers minimal, understated jewellery, this would be my perfect engagement ring. The epitome of quiet luxury, not only is it stunning,
the meaning behind the intricate design
makes it extra special.
Tree of Life Diamond
Engagement Ring
SHOP now
£209
I’m captivated by Clogau’s Past Present Future collection, particularly this Inner Charm Heart Pendant. The sentiment behind it makes it special for anyone to receive, and the versatile design means you never have to take it off.
Past Present Future
Heart Collection
SHOP now
£139
Shop now at clogau.co.uk