Following the devastation of the First World War, a new era of cocktail-sipping, jazz-loving, innovative individuals emerged from a war-torn world, refusing to dwell on the past. The Women's Suffrage movement in the early 20th Century bore fruit during World War 1, with women assuming hands-on roles that were once occupied by men. Fashion transformed into bold and fun styles, elevated by the high spirits following the allied victory. These elegant pieces continue to stand the test of time, many of which you can find in our shop windows and on our website below.

As Ogden of Harrogate continued to flourish in its relatively new James Street premises in Harrogate after the First World War, founder J. R. Ogden established himself as a legendary figure in the jewellery world. Hired by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon to analyse jewels from tombs in the Middle East, he soon found himself at the foot of Tutankhamun's tomb during its opening, subsequently testing items of King Tutankhamun's gold before passing it on to the British Museum. Meanwhile, the shop caught the attention of royals and public figures alike, with commissions, such as a silver cigar box for Winston Churchill, in high demand.