BURHOUSE LIMITED

What BURHOUSE LIMITED does

BURHOUSE LIMITED is a UK-based wholesale trade supplier of jewellery-making components, materials, and finished jewellery, founded in 1976 and headquartered at Unit 1 Quarmby Mills, Norcross Avenue, Oakes, Huddersfield. The company has operated continuously for over 50 years, supplying the UK jewellery trade with a broad catalog spanning jewellery findings (clasps, jump rings, ear wires, settings), charms and pendants, chains (including premium European-manufactured and sustainable ECO Silver ranges), gemstone beads and cabochons, finished wholesale jewellery, beading supplies, tools, and packaging. House brands such as BH Stampings, STS Essentials, Luxe Range, Memory Jewellery, and Permanent Jewellery sit alongside third-party tool brands including Beadalon, Xuron, and Parawire.

The business operates as a private limited company with no disclosed parent, no external funding, and an 8-employee operating footprint. Its go-to-market is sales-led and trade-focused: approved Trade Members access tiered quantity discounts, annual spend benefits, postage discounts, clearance offers, and potential account credit facilities, while orders are placed via the burhouse.com e-commerce platform, a phone-based sales office (01484 485100), or in-person visits to the trade showroom. There is no minimum order requirement, making the company accessible to individual makers, designers, small brands, and market sellers alongside larger retailers.

The revenue model is wholesale B2B at ex-VAT trade pricing across multiple product categories, with the trade account programme serving as the primary mechanism for customer retention and repeat purchasing. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across jewellery makers and designers, jewellery brands and retailers (including gift shops), and market traders operating at craft fairs and markets, all served within the United Kingdom with no disclosed international expansion. The technology stack is a standard e-commerce storefront with no disclosed AI, proprietary algorithms, or platform differentiators; competitive positioning rests on catalog breadth, UK-based supply and fast delivery, no minimum order flexibility, sub-brand segmentation, and 50 years of accumulated trade relationships rather than on technology advantage.

Name

BURHOUSE LIMITED

Legal name

BURHOUSE LIMITED

Website

https://burhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BURHOUSE LIMITED is a UK-based wholesale jewellery supplies company founded in 1976, serving jewellery makers, designers, brands, retailers, and market sellers with findings, chains, gemstone beads, charms, finished jewellery, and beading supplies via trade accounts and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Jewellery Supplies

NAICS

Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers (424310)

SIC

Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAKAAAL

Fine Jewelry Wholesale & Trading

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Fine Jewelry (Precious Metals & Gemstones)

SECONDARYCRALACAE

Beading & Jewelry-Making Supplies Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Arts, Crafts & Hobby Supplies Retail

Keywords

• Wholesale jewellery supplies
• Jewellery findings
• Gemstone beads
• Jewellery chains
• Beading supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Jewellery Supplies: BURHOUSE generates revenue through wholesale B2B sales of jewellery findings, chains, gemstone beads, cabochons, charms, pendants, finished jewellery, and beading supplies. All prices are quoted ex VAT at wholesale trade pricing. The company offers trade accounts with tiered quantity discounts and annual spend discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BURHOUSE LIMITED is a UK-based wholesale trade supplier of jewellery components and finished jewellery, selling findings, chains, gemstone beads, cabochons, charms, pendants, finished jewellery, and beading supplies to jewellery makers, designers, brands, and retailers. The company offers trade accounts with tiered quantity discounts and annual spend discounts, all priced ex-VAT at wholesale trade rates, with no minimum order requirement and fast delivery from its Huddersfield headquarters.

Product overview

BURHOUSE LIMITED is a wholesale jewellery supplies company operating as a single unified e-commerce platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio of jewellery-making products and supplies, organised into core product categories: Jewellery Findings (components and findings), Charms & Pendants, Chains (including Superior premium Italian-made chains and ECO Silver sustainable options), Gemstone Beads, Cabochons & Facets, Wholesale Jewellery (finished pieces), and Beading Supplies (tools, cords, packaging). Key sub-brands include STS Essentials (value sterling silver), the Superior Range (premium European-manufactured chains with anti-tarnish finishes), ECO Silver (95% recycled/5% ethically mined silver), Permanent Jewellery supplies, Memory Jewellery, BH Stampings, and the Luxe Range. The company serves the UK jewellery trade with over 50 years of experience, offering no minimum order requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECO Silver: Sustainable silver range consisting of 95% recycled sterling silver and 5% ethically mined silver
• STS Essentials
• Superior Range
• Standard Range
• BH Stampings
• Luxe Range
• Memory Jewellery
• Permanent Jewellery

Products and services

• Jewellery Findings Core component supplies for jewellery making including earring findings (chandelier fittings, ear clips, ear hoops, ear leverbacks, ear studs, ear threaders, ear wires, ear settings, scrolls), findings (clasps, crimps, beads, bead caps, cord ends, eye pins, head pins, jump rings, necklace ends, split rings), jewellery components (bangles, bracelets, brooch bars, connectors, key rings, rings, solderable accents, hair accessories, tie pins), jewellery settings (bangle, bezel cups, bracelet, brooch, cabochon, cufflink, facet, necklace with cups, ring, scarf ring settings), pendant and dropper settings (bead and spiral pendants, dropper settings, cinch mounts, pendant bails, pendant mounts, pendant frames, pendant settings), and metal options (silver plated, gold plated, rose gold plated, black plated, rhodium plated, sterling silver, gold vermeil, rose gold vermeil, silver filled, gold filled, 9ct gold, copper, stainless steel). Intended for jewellery makers, designers, and trade buyers.
• Charms & Pendants Decorative charms and pendants including novelty charms, initial charms, gemstone charms, CZ charms, birthstone charms, Christmas charms, heart charms, religious charms, tassels, finished pendants, lockets, and various themed shapes (angels, animals, crosses, feathers, flowers, hearts, leaves, moons, ocean, stars, tree of life, zodiac). Intended for jewellery makers and trade buyers.
• Chains Extensive chain collection including finished chains, loose chain, extension chains, slider chains, extendable chains, chokers, and various styles such as ball, beading, belcher, box, cable/trace, curb, figaro, paperclip, popcorn, prince of Wales, rope, satellite, snake, wheat, tubular, sunburst, and serpentine. Available across multiple metal options including the ECO Silver sustainable range and the Superior Range European-manufactured premium chains. Intended for jewellery makers, designers, and brands.
• Gemstone Beads Wide variety of gemstone beads including agate, amazonite, amber, amethyst, aquamarine, aventurine, carnelian, citrine, garnet, hematite, howlite, jade, lapis, malachite, moonstone, obsidian, opal, pearl, peridot, rose quartz, sodalite, smoky quartz, tiger eye, turquoise, and more. Also includes pearl beads in biwa, keishi, freshwater, baroque, rice, potato, button, and disc varieties, plus healing gemstone beads. Intended for jewellery makers and beading craft buyers.
• Cabochons & Facets Cabochons including gemstone cabochons, calibrated gemstone cabochons, shell cabochons, glass cabochons, synthetic opal cabochons; faceted gemstones including amethyst, aquamarine, citrine, cubic zirconia, diamond, garnet, iolite, peridot, topaz; and special cut gemstones including emerald, ruby, tanzanite, tourmaline. Intended for jewellery makers and designers.
• Wholesale Jewellery (Finished Jewellery) Ready-to-retail finished jewellery including earrings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, rings, gemstone jewellery, sterling silver jewellery, pearl jewellery, birthstone jewellery, chakra jewellery, CZ jewellery, and themed collections (yoga, celestial, synthetic opal, Christmas, children's). Intended for jewellery brands, gift shops, and retailers.
• Beading Supplies Jewellery making supplies including jewellery packaging, display, storage, cords (leather, silk, elastic), beading thread, beading wire, metal sheet, wire, books and DVDs, glue, tools, and craft accessories. Also includes branded tools from Beadalon, Acculon, Beadsmith, Parawire, Artistic Wire, Griffin Silk, Xuron, John James, Stretch Magic, Devcon, C-lon, and BB Tools. Intended for jewellery makers and craft buyers.
• STS Essentials (Sterling Silver Essentials) Value-oriented sterling silver collection offering essential jewellery-making components at accessible price points. Intended for trade buyers seeking affordable sterling silver findings and components.
• Superior Range Premium quality chain range manufactured in Europe with superior finish, featuring Italian manufacturing quality. Most products now supplied using eco silver, a sustainable mix of recycled and ethically mined silver. Intended for trade buyers seeking premium chain options.
• ECO Silver Sustainable silver option consisting of 95% recycled sterling silver and 5% ethically mined silver. Used across chains, findings, and other jewellery components for environmentally conscious jewellery making. Intended for trade buyers seeking sustainable silver supplies.
• Permanent Jewellery Collection of products and supplies for permanent jewellery making, including tools, materials, and machines for getting started. Intended for trade buyers entering the permanent jewellery retail segment.
• Memory Jewellery Jewellery collection featuring memory wire components that retain their shape for creating adjustable, wrap-style bracelets and rings. Intended for jewellery makers and craft buyers.
• BH Stampings Proprietary stamping blanks and components branded under BH (Burhouse) for jewellery making. Intended for jewellery makers and craft buyers.
• Luxe Range Premium jewellery components collection offering higher-end materials and finishes. Intended for trade buyers seeking premium component options.
• Stamping Blanks Metal blanks designed for hand stamping, embossing, and personalising jewellery with letters, numbers, and symbols. Intended for jewellery makers and craft buyers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Old Bicycle Shop (Gemporia trade) / Gems Trade: UK-based gemstone and jewellery retailer with growing trade supply operations. Comparable to Burhouse in the loose gemstone and finished jewellery segments, though primarily consumer-facing with growing trade channel.

Direct peers

• Cooksongold: UK-based wholesale and retail supplier of jewellery-making supplies, findings, chains, gemstones, and beads to makers and trade customers. Direct comparison to Burhouse: same product mix, same UK trade customer base, and multi-channel (online + showroom) distribution.
• A W Smith & Sons: Long-established UK wholesale supplier of beads, findings, and jewellery-making components to the trade. Closely comparable to Burhouse in heritage, UK trade focus, and product mix spanning beads, findings, and accessories.
• Kernowcraft: UK wholesaler and retailer of jewellery findings, beads, gemstones, and silversmithing supplies targeting jewellery makers and Trade members. Overlaps directly with Burhouse on findings, gemstone beads, and sterling silver components for the UK trade.
• The Bead Shop (Beads Unlimited): UK-based bead and jewellery-making supplies retailer/wholesaler offering findings, gemstones, charms, and beading supplies. Direct competitor to Burhouse in the UK beading and findings segment, serving both retail and trade customers.
• Beads & Beyond: UK online retailer/wholesaler of jewellery findings, beads, charms, and chain supplies. Direct competitor to Burhouse in the UK beading and findings niche, with similar online-first distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Rio Grande: Major US-based wholesale supplier of jewellery-making supplies, findings, gemstones, metals, and tools to professional jewellers and trade customers. Shares Burhouse's horizontal supply model and focus on trade pricing / trade accounts, but at significantly larger scale.
• Stuller: One of the largest US-based wholesale jewellery supplies companies, offering findings, mountings, diamonds, and finished jewellery to the trade. Comparable to Burhouse in product scope (findings, chains, gemstones) but operates at much larger scale and serves a global trade customer base.

Others

• Etsy (Etsy Inc.): Online marketplace supporting independent jewellery makers and small retailers — Burhouse's downstream trade customers. Not a direct competitor but a key demand channel for the maker community that Burhouse supplies with findings and components.

Regional players

• Jewellery Maker (TV shopping / online): UK-based jewellery supplies retailer broadcasting via TV shopping and online channels. Overlaps with Burhouse on findings, gemstones, and sterling silver components, though reaches consumers and hobbyists rather than focusing exclusively on trade accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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