After shopping around I took a recommendation from a good friend to go to Caine's, and it's the best move I ever made... Great service and friendly staff, I purchased an engagement ring in 2007. They worked closely with us to finalise the design and choose a diamond that was exactly to my budget before the ring was handmade. It was then immediately and independently valued for insurance purposes (just in case) and was valued at a LOT more than the price I paid! Looking at comparative quality diamond rings since then, I'm very pleased to say I actually spent approx. 1/3 of the price advertised in other more 'well known' jewellery retailers.
I went back in 2008 for wedding rings, with hers being again designed and hand made to match and fit alongside the engagement ring.
Since then I have bought two watches for myself and numerous gifts for friends and family, the staff remember me by name and make me feel as welcome on each visit as they did on the first. I cannot recommend them highly enough, so much so that I won't go anywhere else now. read more