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Treowth — Andrew Geoghegan’s Anglo-Saxon Discovery Sparks a New Fine Jewellery Chapter

A father–son discovery in Lincolnshire inspires a new fine jewellery chapter

A Saxon gold fragment discovered in Lincolnshire inspires Andrew Geoghegan’s new Treowth collection, beginning with the Goldwin eternity band

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Andrew Martyniuk

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Feb 20, 2026
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Some collections begin with sketches.,This one began with a moment of pure serendipity in the English countryside.

 

While metal detecting in Lincolnshire with his son Arthur, Andrew Geoghegan uncovered a small but intricately detailed gold fragment — a mysterious relic believed to be Anglo-Saxon and potentially up to 1,500 years old. Its beaded textures and spiralling gold-wire motifs stood apart immediately, unlike the routine finds typically unearthed on such trips. It was a discovery that fused Geoghegan’s lifelong fascination with buried history and his 30-year career as a fine jewellery designer.

 

The find did not prompt Geoghegan to recreate the ancient artefact. Instead, it inspired him to create something new in its honour — a contemporary collection shaped by the spirit, detail and emotional resonance of the relic.

 

That collection is Treowth, an Old English word meaning faith, trust and loyalty.

 


 

A Designer Moved by History — and a Place Close to Home

 

The moment of discovery altered Geoghegan’s relationship with his craft.

He reflects:

 


 

“For more than thirty years I’ve designed fine jewellery, but this was the first time my lifelong fascination with buried history and my profession truly met. Holding something shaped by human hands fifteen centuries ago brings perspective. It connects you to a lineage of craft.”

 

Andrew Geoghegan - Founder

 


 

The story carries its own personal resonance for me as Editor of The Jewels Club.

I grew up spending weekends with my dad in Spalding, not far from where this fragment was unearthed, and there is something profoundly moving about seeing a quiet stretch of Lincolnshire soil influence a modern fine jewellery collection. Treowth feels like a rare moment where heritage, emotion and contemporary design genuinely meet.

 

The combination of place, family and craft gives the collection not just historical context but humanity.

 

Treowth Gold Find


 

Goldwin — The First Piece in the Treowth Collection

 

The inaugural piece, Goldwin, translates the textures and spirit of the Anglo-Saxon relic into a modern eternity-style band. Rather than imitate the ancient fragment, Geoghegan used its visual language — beading, spiral-like forms and rhythmic detailing — to shape a contemporary piece with subtle historical echoes.

 

Goldwin is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, 18ct rose gold or platinum, and can be set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies or tsavorites. For the first time in his career, Geoghegan also introduces lab-grown diamonds, forming a quiet dialogue between ancient inspiration and modern innovation.

 

The piece launches on 28 February 2025, with inaugural pricing available until 4 March, before moving to full retail. It marks the beginning of a broader Treowth family, which will continue exploring historical motifs through Geoghegan’s distinct sculptural lens.

 

Treowth Gold Find


 

A Contemporary Interpretation of Ancient English Craft

 

What defines Treowth is not reconstruction or literal replication — but interpretation. The collection draws inspiration from early English metalwork, honouring its textures and symbolic forms while reimagining them with modern precision.

 

Goldwin carries the emotional imprint of the Lincolnshire discovery, translated through Geoghegan’s signature sculptural approach: refined lines, tactile depth and a sense of balance that feels both ancient and new. This is contemporary fine jewellery anchored in heritage yet entirely wearable today.

 

The collection’s name, Treowth — faith, trust, loyalty — reinforces this connection to lineage, meaning and continuity.

 

Andrew and his son Arthur in Spalding, Lincolnshire


 

A Designer Rooted in Modern British Fine Jewellery

 

Based in Yorkshire, Geoghegan is known for his distinctive engagement rings and sculptural fine jewellery, worn by clients including Pippa Middleton. Treowth adds a new layer to his creative identity — one rooted in history, emotion and the quiet significance of a single discovery.

 

The Anglo-Saxon fragment may be small, but its impact is profound.

It has shaped a collection that bridges centuries of craftsmanship while staying true to Geoghegan’s modern design language.

 

 

 


 


 

 

Treowth Collection


 

The Jewels Club Take

 

Treowth is one of the most thoughtful British fine jewellery launches of 2025 — rich in narrative, grounded in heritage and executed with contemporary elegance. Goldwin sets a strong foundation for the collection, demonstrating how meaningful inspiration can evolve into timeless design.

 

This is fine jewellery that honours where it came from while shaping where British craft is going next.

 


 

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