I have been working as a hand engraver for many years, during which time I have endeavoured to create a workshop unique in Great Britain and learning as many skills in the field of engraving to the highest level possible.

I studied under a master engraver, the late Mr. Sid Perkins, at the School of Jewellery faculty at the University of Central England in Birmingham achieving a distinction in the City and Guilds Advanced Craft qualification. On Mr. Perkin's retirement, I was honoured to follow in his footsteps as the engraving lecturer at the School of Jewellery, further developing the City and Guilds course and training many students in engraving skills. During my time there I achieved Senior Lecturer status before leaving after 10 years to pursue my own business interests once more.

I am also proud to be a fellow and founding member of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths, an organisation that promotes excellence in all aspects of the jewellery trade , silversmithing, and design.

Throughout my career, I have continued to study the different aspects of the engravers art. I have amassed a broad range of skills to offer a rare complete engraving service to an extremely professional standard:

I firmly believe that it is always possible to continue to learn and to perfect the skills I have acquired.

 Neil Oliver was trained by the finest master engravers and has followed in their footsteps to produce the best hand engraving, preserving the highest qualities of traditional craftsmanship and old-fashioned customer service. 

All Neil's work is done by hand - where others use mechanisation to cut corners or save time - you can be sure that your product is 100% the product of a master craftsman.Because everything is hand-made you can also be sure that every product from Neil Oliver is unique - your signet ring will truly be a signature, yours like no other in the world.

"Neil Oliver the sealmaker" was started some years ago by Neil and his wife Kim and is now growing, with the aid of the internet. We offer a very special "bespoke" service in which a seal engraved signet ring is hand made for you by Neil Oliver. With this unique personal contact between you and the craftsman we can ensure that the item you purchase will be to your exact requirements. An important part this unique service is that we are available, by e-mail or telephone, to offer expert and friendly advice to answer any queries and questions you may have.