Weldons was founded around 1900 by the late Louis Weldon, as he was recorded as a jewelry wholesaler in the 1901 census. In 1915 he ventured into the retail side of the business, which was continued by his late son Herbert Weldon and now currently run by his son Nigel Weldon. A fourth generation in the business is Nigel's daughter, Tamara, who is a Certified Gemologist.
Weldons are members of The National Association of Goldsmiths of Great Britain, an institution you have to be proposed to, then seconded and vetted to be allowed to be members. They are also among a select group of jewelers that are asked for their advice when national laws governing the description and hallmarking of precious metals are being reviewed.
While it may be a little far to the store on Lord Street, Southport, England, the same eclectic, diverse and interesting selection of new, antique and estate jewelry is now available at the new family run store at 2132 Gulf Gate Drive in Sarasota where along side the jewelry, clientele can purchase antiques and objects d'art from round the world.
Weldons are always looking for fine antiques, antique, vintage and estate jewelry to satisfy their clients, not only here in Sarasota, but for their UK store.