About Mercy Madge

Our Story

Established online in 2008, Mercy Madge is a small, independent business based on the rugged North Yorkshire coast of England — close to Whitby, the historic heart of the Victorian jet jewellery industry. It's a fitting home for a shop with a deep love of jewellery history.

We offer a thoughtfully curated collection of antique and vintage jewellery, sourced throughout Great Britain with a discerning eye for beauty, rarity, and enduring craftsmanship. Each piece is chosen not only for how it looks, but for the sense of history and character it carries.

Restoration is approached with a light touch: every item is professionally cleaned and carefully prepared to present beautifully, while preserving the patina and individuality that give genuine antique jewellery its soul. These are pieces with presence and provenance — jewellery that has been worn, treasured, and lived with over generations, now ready to continue its story with someone new.

Our Promise

With thousands of sales to customers around the world, we know how important it is to get things right. Here's what you can expect when you shop with us:

Risk-free shopping — We offer a no-quibble money-back guarantee on every purchase. If you're not completely happy, we'll make it right.

Beautiful presentation — Every piece is gift wrapped and carefully packaged, ready to give or to keep.

Free tracked shipping — All orders are shipped free of charge with full tracking and insurance as standard, both domestically and internationally.

Honest descriptions — We are members of the Society of Jewellery Historians and take care to describe each piece accurately, including its age, condition, and any relevant history.

We have a genuine fascination with adornment and the stories objects carry — to us, each piece is a little work of art, and something we'd be happy to own ourselves. We hope you feel the same.

Welcome to Mercy Madge. Whether you're looking for something for yourself, for investment, or for a truly special gift, we look forward to helping you find it.

Find Us

We also sell on Etsy, where we have over 1,300 five-star reviews: mercymadge.etsy.com

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