Meet the 24-year-olds who have taken over long-standing jewellery store My Silver Shop in Ossett Wakefield

The former owner of My Silver Shop, Joy Carlton, had been looking to retire after running the business since 2009. 

Her 24-year-old daughter, Rose Mateer, decided to "step up to the challenge", quitting her career as a swimming teacher to take over the store in Ossett. 

She will be running the shop, now named Mateer Jewellery, alongside her husband, Sam Mateer.

Also 24, Sam said: "Joy, the previous owner, she's excited for retirement. She will be coming in one or two days a week to help out which we are excited about.

"[The takeover] has not been an easy thing. And I don't think it will ever be in the future, or at least in the near future, but we're definitely determined to try and make it work."

The couple decided to renovate the property before the launch, which took place today (January 9). 

The shop, located in Market Place, has now been repainted and new cabinets have been fitted in.

Sam said: "We've made it less cluttered, so that people can see and have a look around and we can take them through that jewellery journey."

At present, Mateer Jewellery sells women's jewellery, leather goods such as bags, purses and wallets, and cashmere scarves.

Sam said that customers can expect "lots of options" as well as a "strong understanding of gemstones, birthstones and different types of metals". 

The shop is looking to expand its offering and aims to sell a men's jewellery collection as soon as possible. It also hopes to offer engravings and piercings in the future.

Find out more information about Mateer Jewellery via its social media channels.