William Cheshire

After completing an art foundation course in Bedford, his home town, he went on to a degree course in furniture design at Leeds Metropolitan University. Here he developed a rich feeling for design and a sharp sense of rhythm. Setting up a digital studio in his flat he wrote and produced splintering dance tracks. Cutting a 12" white label and teaming up with DJ's he played live PA's in clubs around the north and London, always travelling back to Leeds in the early hours of the morning ready for college. Successfully completing his BA honours degree he moved on to London. Arriving in Shoreditch in '92 he shared a workshop covering the rent by welding up bunk beds for a local comunity centre. Soon after, he was employed full time by an Islington based designer. It was here he developed a love for jewellery working on orders for Paul Smith, Dunhill and A Bathing Ape. A huge part of his time here was designing customer commissions and collections for the shop on Upper Street. In an apprentiship atmosphere Will learned many of the jewellery skills and subtleties he values today. With the 21st century on his mind 2001 was the perfect time to leave and start the William Cheshire jewellery label. With huge support from family and friends the moment had come. An exciting concept for a new direction in jewellery for men began. A trip around his favourite contemporary jewellery shops was the beginning of a big interest in his work, and his stellar line of mens jewellery, primarily in sterling silver with commission pieces available in 18ct gold began to seriously catch fire. Collections include Spitalfields, King and Branded- Will's brand of urban, masculine chic is one to take note of. Some of our favourite pieces include the branded rings, his fabulous continental cufflinks and his quirky sapphire lightening bolt necklace, all now selling at Rockoko. View William Cheshire Jewellery






