Vintage glamour at its best in this shop, with costume jewellery from all periods beautifully…read moredisplayed like Elizabeth Taylor's boudoir. With a lot of vintage minxes out there you can be sure to find something from your preferred decade - if not the real thing (some things are very pricey!) then the owners know their stuff to point you to something that will look the part for your budget. They are happy for you to browse and enquire about different pieces.

This is an utter treasure trove of jewellery - it's really quite mindblowing. It's a plush and…read moreornately adorned shop in Clifton Arcade, which has the widest and most aesthetically impressive aray of jewellery I've ever seen (and I've been dragged to a few shops in my time). This is true one on one customer service, as the kind gentleman behind the till, Mr Graves of the name, will find you, without fail, a piece that you'll fall in love with. Their secret power is the fact they cater to all - they have really affordable items, from £8, to things that most of us couldn't afford in a long time, as their catalogue extends to items near £8000. Nevertheless, the quality of service to both the £8 customers and the £8K customers is just as good. Even if you're not after a purchase, it's worth a look to be overwhelmed by the beauty of the shop itself, and then the items they keep. With adverts placed in Vogue, Tatler, and Harper & Collins, they have some serious clients and are decidedly Cliftonian, but these are all good things in my opinion. Go search for those gems!

A girlie girl's heaven!…read more Jewellery Lane, situated just outside St Nicholas' Market is a teeny tiny shop filled with gold and silver pieces at top notch prices. But don't dear if these are outside your budget as they also stock more reasonably priced costume pieces as well as beaded necklaces and bracelets. The shop owner is exceptionally friendly and always happy to chat (especially about the pieces in store). My favourite part about jewellery lane is the fantastic window displays which change to suit the season. They also will be able to help with repairs and alterations.

Tucked on a busy corner of the market, this is a very very small shop! It is pretty much all window…read moredisplays and then a counter inside. It has a great selection of expensive and unusual gold and platinum but also round one side has cheaper dress jewellery and work by local makers. This section has some unusual pieces, from ultra-modern to hippie/gothic styles. The owner is very friendly, items are wrapped lovingly in coloured tissue papers and ribbons so makes for perfect gifts. They also provide a repairs and alterations service, which is sent off site so not on the spot. I had a very delicate gold chain altered and she took a lot of time to get it right when I was in the shop and the work was completed with great care.

Fantastic and friendly boutique in Clifton. I was surprised at the clothes in here - unique and for…read more20-30something age group. They had some seriously funky sequin mini dresses in here for just £35. They also have a lot of jewellery - a mix of silver and costume jewellery. I particularly liked their vintage-esque brooches. Very unusual shop for us girls who like pretty and sparkly things!

Go in! Nice shop…read morewith lots of interesting jewelry, clothing with beautiful fabric, scarves and accessories. Hannah helped me and was just lovely and friendly. I picked up an aqua scarf to layer for spring.

Sparkle is located on the lower end of Gloucester Road. It's quite a large shop with a good…read moreselection of what is to offer in the shop window. I am always distracted by the sparkly pieces whenever I walk past! Their stock ranges from quite plain, everyday pieces to very expensive diamondy things. Their prices are slightly higher than the high street jewelers but I personally think the quality and variety of their designs are much better. It's definitely worth a trip in if you are in the area.

Well, things here do indeed Sparkle. I'm not really sure how I feel about the stock, I quite liked…read moresome of the things but didn't like a quite a lot of it, so I suppose they are trying to reach out to all sorts of different girls and fulfil their sparkly needs! What is really cool about this place is they can re-size your great aunt's ring so it fits your younger slender fingers or engrave rings/cufflinks/tags etc. They also do repairs. All of this they actually do on site rather than have them sent away so you get exactly what you ask for and it doesn't take weeks!

I love this shop, the window is always set out really well tempting me to go in and treat myself…read more Every now and then I do just that and I haven't been disappointed with anything that I have had from here. The prices vary but most items are really competetively priced. Not only do they have a wide range of beautiful jewellry and watches for you, they also have quite an extensive range of gift items as well. I bought a christening bracelet and mug from here and they wrapped them beautifully for me at no extra charge. The service is friendly but without being too pushy or you feeling rushed into making your purchase decision

So, Diana Porter is a real person and everything. She set up a jewellery making business a few…read moreyears back and it's gone from strength to strength until she even acquired a team of staff, a handful of awards and a glorious shop in the desirable location of Park street. I personally can't afford (nor do I desire a lot of) the jewellery they sell - one-off silver pieces of very contemporary design (I'm more of a wooden beads or a costume jewellery kinda gal). Still, they've been v.successful, pioneering jewellery design in the West. And it isn't just for the ladies as the men's stuff is chunky, funky and cool. They do some hefty cufflinks (with hefty pricetag) as well as unique wedding and engagement rings, all created in the Diana Porter studio.

WOW, Diana Porter is amazing. I can never walk past without spending a good 5 minutes studying the…read moreshop window for all that glistens and shines. They have some absolutely amazing necklaces which cost a small fortune but if you have the money then it's worth it. I got the feeling I was being looked down on when I went in, probably due my age and choice of clothing. However the staff weren't unpleasant, just left me to umm and ahhh then exit without buying anything. Most of their designs are unique and have wonderful coloured jewels encrusted in the silver/platinum. Oh to be rich.....

Funky florist - Tilly's use bright wrapping and some unusual flowers making it the perfect place to…read morebuy for friends and girlfriends who aren't impressed with a garage-bought selection (and who is?). You can pick up ready-made bouquets for about £20 or ask for something unique for any price. So if your friend hates roses and loves the colour yellow, then they can do a yellow rose-free bunch in a few minutes. I have bought flowers from here for gardeners and they have been impressed, which kinda says it all. Staff are really friendly and listen to what you are trying to explain, most importantly really excited about making something for you that works. They also deliver locally but, trust me, if you're a man walking down the street with flowers you will get a smile from all the ladies!

This is a wonderfully refreshing and vibrant florist right in the heart of the city centre. One of…read morethe most refreshing things about it is the service - a very personal touch from Ms Tomlinson herself who has built the business from scratch. It is her knowledge and dedication to the industry that really shines through in this wild pink and green floral bouquet of a store. This isn't a run-off-the-mill florist offering baskets of pre picked flowers and plants fit for a student's bedroom. On the contrary it is something very unique and different; a shop where specific types of flower are bought in and sold similarly specific. Bunches and bouquets can be arranged for any occasion from a christening, to a wedding, to a wake. Even if you're not sure what flowers would be best for what occasion, rest assured Tilly Tomlinson and her more than able staff will be happy to assist. A colourful, happy shop built with love and smelling oh so beautiful.