If you run an independent shop and you're looking for wholesale gifts your customers won't find in the next shop along, this page covers what Silver Hollow Jewellery offers UK retailers. Handmade in West Sussex from genuine antique cutlery, tarnish resistant, waterproof, and with a story that genuinely helps sell the product — here is everything you need to know.
What Makes a Good Wholesale Gift for an Independent Shop
Independent retailers have a specific challenge that large wholesale catalogues don't address: they need stock their customers can't get anywhere else. Products that sell consistently in independent shops tend to share one quality — they prompt a question when someone picks them up. What is this? How is it made? Where does it come from?
A product that answers those questions well is far easier to sell than something beautiful but anonymous. It gives your staff something genuine to say, and it gives your customers a reason to buy from you rather than online.
Silver Hollow's spoon rings and whale tail necklaces are built around exactly that kind of story. They come from real antique cutlery. They are made entirely by hand. Each one is slightly different. That combination — provenance, craft, and genuine individuality — is what works on a shop floor.
The Products
Silver Hollow currently offers two products for wholesale to UK independent retailers. Both are handmade in Chichester, West Sussex and come ready to retail with no additional finishing required.
Sterling Silver Spoon Ring — Trade £10 | RRP £20
Handcrafted individually from genuine vintage silver-plated cutlery. Each ring features the original spoon handle design, meaning no two rings in a set are identical — the pattern, texture, and character vary from piece to piece. The rings are cut, shaped, and finished entirely by hand.
Originally made to withstand daily use as cutlery, the silver-plated layer on each piece is extra thick. This makes the rings genuinely tarnish resistant and waterproof — suitable for regular everyday wear without the care requirements of fine jewellery. They work well as stacking rings, as standalone statement pieces, and as gifts.
Available in a wide range of sizes. Minimum wholesale order: 25 units, which can be mixed across sizes.
Whale Tail Necklace — Trade £12.50 | RRP £25
Each whale tail pendant is handcrafted from a genuine antique spoon. The whale tail shape is cut directly from the bowl of the spoon using a fine jeweller's saw and filed by hand into the finished design. Part of the spoon's stem forms the loop that attaches to the cord. Because every piece is made to order from a real antique spoon, each pendant varies slightly in shape and character.
The thick silver plating makes these pieces tarnish resistant and suitable for regular wear. The pendant comes on a 20-inch adjustable faux leather cord. Minimum wholesale order: 10 units.
Pricing, Margin and Minimum Orders
The wholesale terms are straightforward:
Spoon Ring
Trade price: £10 per unit
Recommended retail price: £20
Margin: 50%
Minimum order: 25 units (mix of sizes)
Minimum outlay: £250 | RRP value of stock: £500
Whale Tail Necklace
Trade price: £12.50 per unit
Recommended retail price: £25
Margin: 50%
Minimum order: 10 units
Minimum outlay: £125 | RRP value of stock: £250
You set your own retail price — the RRP is a recommendation, not a restriction. Orders can be placed for both products together. Reorders can be placed at any time with no minimum reorder quantity, typically fulfilled within two weeks.
Why These Products Work in Independent Retail
Three things make these pieces reliable retail stock rather than a gamble.
First, the price point. At £15–20 retail for a spoon ring and £25 for a necklace, both sit in the accessible gift range — considered enough to feel like a real gift, not so expensive that it requires a long decision. They work as impulse buys and as planned gifts equally well.
Second, the durability. Tarnish resistant and waterproof means customers won't come back with complaints about the pieces dulling or deteriorating after a few weeks. That matters for your reputation as much as it matters to the customer.
Third, the story. The upcycled-cutlery origin is genuinely unusual. Most customers have never seen a ring made from a spoon before. That novelty creates engagement on the shop floor — and engagement converts.
Who Is Already Stocking Silver Hollow
Silver Hollow is currently stocked in twelve independent shops across England. The spread of shop types is worth noting — these pieces aren't niche to one retail context.
Shore Watersports, Chichester — a watersports and outdoor lifestyle retailer. One of Silver Hollow's strongest performing stockists. The sustainability angle and unique character of the pieces connects with their customer base in a way standard jewellery doesn't.
Handmade Design, Ashbourne — an independent gift shop in the Derbyshire Dales specialising in handcrafted products from over 100 UK makers. Their model is built around exactly what Silver Hollow offers: genuinely British made, independently produced, with a story. Silver Hollow spoon rings were their first wholesale order.
Ozzanes, Brighton — a curated jewellery boutique and home for independent makers, sourcing handmade pieces from vetted independent businesses. Being selected here, alongside other carefully chosen jewellers, is one of the more meaningful endorsements Silver Hollow has received.
Oakapple Trading, Petworth — a curated homeware and gift destination in historic Petworth, stocking British brands throughout. The Silver Hollow pieces sit naturally alongside ceramics, textiles, and artisan goods.
Sister Sister Collective, Stow-on-the-Wold — a fashion accessories boutique on The Square in one of the Cotswolds' most visited towns. The pieces perform well for visitors looking for something to take home that they won't find on a high street.
All About Audrey, Brighton — a vintage and bohemian boutique stocking handmade and ethically sourced pieces alongside vintage clothing. A natural fit with the upcycled, handmade ethos.
The Types of Shops We Work With
The current stockist list includes independent gift destinations, fashion accessories boutiques, homeware shops, lifestyle retailers, and a dedicated handmade makers' boutique. The common thread is not the shop type but the customer — someone who chooses independent retail because they want something with character rather than something mass-produced.
If that describes your customer base, Silver Hollow's pieces are likely a good fit. If you're not sure, get in touch and we'll have an honest conversation about whether it would work for your shop.
How to Stock Silver Hollow Jewellery
Dan Scott, the silversmith behind Silver Hollow, handles all wholesale enquiries directly. You'll speak to the maker — someone who can answer questions about the pieces accurately and without a sales script.
Silver Hollow works with retailers on two arrangements. Wholesale — you purchase stock outright at trade price, with the margin and MOQs set out above. Sale or return — stock is supplied and Silver Hollow takes a percentage of each sale, with the remainder going to the retailer. This arrangement suits shops that want to reduce upfront outlay and risk. The percentage split on sale or return is discussed and agreed individually with each stockist.
To discuss stocking Silver Hollow's range, email contact@silverhollowjewellery.com with the subject line Wholesale Enquiry. Include a brief note about your shop — what you stock, where you're based, and what you're looking for — and we'll come back to you with a wholesale order form and current availability.
For more on the craft and history behind spoon rings — useful background if you're considering them for your shop — our guide to the art of spoon rings covers the making process, the materials, and what makes each piece unique.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find unique wholesale gift suppliers in the UK?
Look at what is already selling well in shops similar to yours, visit trade shows like Spring Fair and Top Drawer, or search specifically for UK-made and handmade suppliers rather than general wholesale catalogues. Small independent makers who sell direct often offer lower minimum orders and more personal service than large distributors — and the products they supply are less likely to be stocked by your competitors.
What margin do UK wholesale jewellery suppliers offer independent retailers?
Silver Hollow's wholesale price is 50% of the recommended retail price on all products. Spoon rings are £10 wholesale with a £20 RRP. Whale tail necklaces are £12.50 with a £25 RRP. You are free to set your own retail price if your shop supports a higher margin — the RRP is a recommendation only.
What is the minimum order for Silver Hollow wholesale jewellery?
Minimum orders are 25 units for spoon rings and 10 units for whale tail necklaces. Sizes can be mixed within each product. There is no minimum reorder quantity once you are stocking the range — you can top up in any quantity as needed.
Are the products tarnish resistant and suitable for everyday wear?
Yes. Both the spoon rings and whale tail necklaces feature an extra thick silver-plated layer, making them genuinely tarnish resistant and waterproof. They are designed for regular wear, which means your customers are unlikely to experience deterioration with normal use. This is worth communicating as a selling point on the shop floor.
Do you offer sale or return?
Yes. Silver Hollow works with retailers on both wholesale and sale or return. Wholesale means you purchase stock outright at trade price — straightforward and gives you full control over the display and pricing. Sale or return means stock is supplied and Silver Hollow takes an agreed percentage of each sale, with the remainder going to the retailer. This suits shops that want to reduce upfront outlay and carry less risk. The percentage split is discussed and agreed individually with each stockist. Get in touch to discuss which arrangement works best for your shop.