Albermarle Bond is a pawnbroker. Here they have a wide variety of things on offer, mostly…read morejewellery. It was also nice to know they are fairly quick at pricing things up and telling you what you want to know about an item. Unlike some other Pawnbrokers they were honest about what was real i.e. gold and what wasn't (or so it seemed.) They had some nice pieces of jewellery here and all the items were well priced. The staff were friendly and polite and it was clear that they are very experienced. The only negative thing is that the shop is quiet small and probably has enough room for five people to walk around on the shop floor. However, this is a good place to raise some cash, find a good gift for someone or treat your-self and get advice on certain items like jewellery.

I'll always have a browse in the window of Uncle's in Northfield as I am absolutely obsessed with…read moreearrings and have found some really unusual pieces in this pawnbrokers window. This is mainly second hand jewellery, but that's the beauty of this shop because there are items appearing in the window that you're not going to find in other jewellers shops. Of course it also means that you can only choose from whatever they happen to have in that week, but nine times out of ten I'll find something I like - although whether I can afford it or not is another matter. Uncle's obviously puts the most interesting items in the window and you can usually expect to see necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings in the window. All are hallmarked gold and prices are very reasonable in my opinion with hollow hoop earrings starting at around £15, with solid hoops costing around the £60 mark. Everything is displayed beautifully in the window and it always makes me want to go inside and have a look at what Uncle's has in the glass cabinets inside. To be honest it's always a bit of a disappointment inside as the really gorgeous stuff is usually in the window for everyone to see! Inside they'll have a few bangles, stud earrings, the plainer necklaces and things like that. All of it is cheaply priced because to be honest it's not the best quality and the designs are plainer than those you'll see in the window. Uncle's also offers a pawnbroking service, which is now he gets his gold in the first place. I've never used this service but have seen money changing hands when I've been inside browsing. It looks a simple enough process, I think you just have to take your gold in and fill a form in to get your money. You then have a few months to pay the loan back with interest added.

Helpful staff, but tend to be long queues. Standard Credit Union type shops can send money abroad…read morehere.

Went to uncles with 63g gold on 21.2.22 they tested and weighed.made an offer of £544.surely that…read morecan't be right unless they pay 9.50 a gram I soon walked out with a thought of you keep your money il keep my gold.

The title says it all really. The shop is a box shape and they sell jewellery and some pretty nice…read morepieces too. The shop didn't 'Wow' me but I did leave with a good impression. Soon as I walked in, I realised half of the products were on display in the window. They also accept cash for gold and silver; a bit like a pawnbroker. Gem Box had some beautiful trinkets and gifts to suit most occasions. My favourite was the diamond rings. The prices are very competitive good value for money.

I have dealt with gem box for a number of years now and they have always been very helpful and…read morefriendly the products they sell are top class and reasonably priced, The repairs they carry out are spot on and again the charges are very good.I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone, family and freinds Thank you Gem Box

won't give me an address to return my item what fell to pieces for a refund and has been on holiday…read morefor 8 weeks and on going but he is still trading on eBay my advice is keep away

I first visited Nightingale Jewellery when I was looking to buy a Zippo lighter for a friends…read morebirthday, this was about 10 years ago and I've used them for my jewellery repairs and for purchases ever since. It's a traditional jewellers shop, rather than the jeweller/pawn brokers which seems to be the norm now. They will buy in unwanted gold and jewellery but they do not offer any kind of cash loan service, I've sold to them once or twice and got a fair price for the scrap gold I had - more than if I'd left all the broken chains and odd earrings sitting in my jewellery box! This is a popular jewellers so if you see something in the window or display case that you really want then I suggest you buy it or leave a deposit as they have a high turnover and tend to have completely different items by the following week. Even if I'm not planning on buying anything I will always have a look in the window because their more unusual pieces are displayed here and sometimes I'll see a pair of earrings or bracelet that I 'just have to have'! Everything is clearly labelled so the price can be seen from outside, this is great because I can see at a glance whether I can afford is as there is nothing worse than having to go in to ask the cost only to find that you can't afford it after all! Once inside the shop has a calm, quiet feel like any good jewellers shop. The glass display cabinets are sparkling clean and show the jewellery and gifts inside off beautifully. There always seems to be a lot of necklaces and link bracelets for sale inside the shop, as well as gold charms and pendants. I think the prices are extremely reasonable, obviously there are the more expensive pieces but you should be able to find something nice within your budget. Nightingales also sell a range of clocks and gifts including those gorgeous hologram pendants featuring a photograph you provide. I also like their crystal ornaments and have bought several as presents over the years - of course I also bought the Zippo from years ago which my friend still has and was beautifully engraved with her name. The staff in Nightingales are excellent, they never seem to rush you and are content to let you browse for as long as you need. I always get the impression that they want me to make the right purchase decision and not the most expensive option. This is great because sometimes in jewellers shop I get the feeling I am being nudged into the most expensive item, but not in here.

Buying and selling almost anything from televisions, computers and PS3 games to guitars, jewellery…read moreand watches, this handy, independent cash exchange is definitely worth checking out. Whether you're desperate for cash or just seeking some great bargains, you're highly unlikely to be disappointed by what Rounds has to offer. The store is remarkably clean inside and TVs, DVD players and electronics are all displayed switched on, as proof that everything here is in working order. The staff are helpful and the store's atmosphere is pleasant enough, but the games and DVDs are not organised into any logical order and, as an avid film lover and gamer, this made my shopping experience here awkward and a tad annoying.