A city centre jewellery shop which has been trading for more than 70 years is set to close on Christmas Eve.
M. Kemp Antiques and Fine Jewels, in Derby Road, even sold jewellery to a young Dame Judi Dench in the 70 years it has been trading.
But owners Katie Kemp, 68, and her granddaughter Mia, 34, said the time has come to shut up shop.
They announced in February this year that they intended to close, and the date has now been confirmed as December 24.
Katie, who began working alongside her husband, Melville, when she was just 19, will be retiring after 49 years.
And Mia, who is now six months pregnant with a baby girl, will be focusing on bringing up her child when she is due to be born in February next year.
"I feel quite sad really," Katie said. "I've been working here since I was 19, I feel like this is home. But it just feels like the right time."
Before the store closes down on December 24 this year, Katie said all their products must go.
From Sheffield plate silverware dating back to 1750 to modern day silverware and engagement rings, it all must go.
Mia said a closing sale is being held to help sell the items, and more than 600 letters have been sent out to their loyal customers to inform them of the closure.
"I think some people might be shocked, as we said that until we sold the building we will still be here," Mia added. "Now my situation has changed. I will miss working for myself but I feel relieved that I can see an end.
"There has to be a stopping point, I cannot have a newborn and work full-time here.
"I do not want to employ staff because it's a family business. It's the training too.
"It's not like going to into a modern shop, it's more personal. My plan now is to have a baby and have a year off and then go back to work somewhere."
The business was first set up by Morey 'Mick' Kemp, who specialised in cheap watches and bought and sold gold like his brother, Jack. Over the years it faced two smash and grab robberies, as well as a shotgun raid.
It was taken upmarket by his son Melville - who passed away five years ago - and his wife, Katie.
Mia, who trained in Antwerp to become a diamond grader and a professional gemologist, began to help her mother continue the business to this day.
The shop moved a few doors down Derby Road in 1989, but despite being closer to the city centre, 'changing tastes', Brexit, and the rise of the online marketplace led to decreased sales.
Despite closing down, Mia revealed that she may carry on the repair side of the business for their customers who come from all over the world - including as far away as Australia.
"I'm thinking of carrying it on for our good customers," she said. "And I might still find bespoke jewellery for them too."
But for now, she said it will be nice to relax over Christmas "without having to worry" about the business.
