They say diamond's are a girl's best friend, but personally anything with a bit of sparkle comes…read morepretty close too! This is why Not Cartiers in the Guildhall Market specialises in glitz, glamour and costume jewellery. What you see here may not be antique, but that won't stop you from wanting to shop! With necklaces, earrings and bracelets in a range of styles, colours and prices you're bound to find something to suit your price range and personal preference. Not Cartiers is also willing to buy as well as sell, so if you're looking to make a bit of money on some unwanted jewellery - take it along for an evaluations.

Whenever I pass by this intriguing little place with my girlfriend, she seems to switch into some…read moresort of bizarre magpie mode, where she is completely unable to prevent herself from being drawn straight to all of the pretty, shiny things inside. From my logical man's perspective, I'd have to say that not everything they sell here is worth the money, but plenty of the slightly more expensive items are very eye catching and unusual. It's worth taking a look here if you're after a present for a female member of the family and want to play it safe with jewellery, but fancy getting something a little more out of the ordinary than usual. There's loads of stuff to dig through, so it can get a little overwhelming, but just ask the lady in the shop for some help and she'll be more than willing to oblige.

One of two Bloomsbury shops in Bath, this store specialises in the more expensive and exclusive…read moreitems they have to offer. There's jewellery, furniture and limited edition books to be had at this outlet, located just a two minute walk away from its sister shop! This Bloomsbury on Quiet Street is just that; quieter, slicker and a bit for refined. You don't the 'thrown together' fun that you get from the other store but the quality of the jewellery here is significantly better. Be expected to pay anything upwards of £60 for a necklace and £30 for cufflinks. The staff are slightly more pretentious at this shop, but are equalling willing to help. There are some lovely pieces here, so check it out if you've got a birthday coming up or you want to treat yourself to something a bit special.

I love this jewellery shop and it is definitely my favourite in Bath! It is sister to Bloomsbury's…read morelovely gift shop a street away and has a similar quirky attitude. You won't like this shop if you are a fan of chain store jewellers. The store has a very modern look and sells the work of mostly British jewellery designers - lovely hand made items. Despite some quite pricey stock the shop is not at all intimidating and the staff are friendly and helpful.

In the winding back streets on South Gate's shopping district you'll find Azendi. Everything about…read morethis shop screams bling; from its oh-so-shiny window displays to the sparkling display stands inside. This shop is a jewellery lover's dream. There's a mix of silver, gold, necklaces, earrings, watches and cufflinks to suit both boys and girls. The prices are pretty varied too - ranging from £30 to £200 for necklaces alone. The designs are very trendy and of the moment, so I wouldn't expect to find a classic piece here. But what they do stock is fun, unique items for men and women.

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.....

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!

W R P Jewellery is a very conventional jewellers on Clifton Street, near the city centre. It stocks…read morea good selection of silver and gold jewellery, a lot of which is really well priced and s make ideal gift ideas. Items include a good range of charms and fancy link chains as well as fashion pendants and crosses. They also carry a large selection of earrings, with hoops in both silver and gold. Somewhat inevitably they also offer a reasonable range of engagement rings and wedding bands. They also buy scrap 9ct - 22ct gold. After hours phone number: 01374 601470 Unlike many of the shops on Clifton Street, business levels at W R P Jewellery Don't seem to have been too adversely affected by the new one way system that the council implemented about a year ago. This is probably mainly due to the fact that W R P Jewellery have been around for quite a long time and are well known for performing repairs and modifications. They also provide a valuation service for insurance purposes, as well as reselling. With the price of gold going through the roof during the recession, a lot of people have been tempted to sell their unwanted pieces of gold jewellery for scrap, and so I imagine that W R P Jewellery have performed more valuations than usual over the last couple of years.

I can't recommend this jeweller highly enough. Following a reasonably priced chain repair I asked…read morethem to repair a very precious (to me) ring. It was a difficult job but they did it and now I can wear a very special item of jewellery that means the world to me.

Crystal is a lovely little jewellery shop located on Park Row in the bustling area of Park Street…read more They sell a variety of pretty and dainty jewellery items such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings etc and they have a very unique style to them. Prices vary a lot here, if you are on a budget you can find something for a bit cheaper and If you fancy splashing out a bit they have some nicer more expensive pieces, to there's something to suit all needs! The shop itself is very small, but they fit enough in here and in my opinion it doesn't need to be any bigger - if it were there would be just too much to look at. If they don't have the sizes you want the staff are very helpful and will order in what ever you want. I really like the designs of their stuff here and often pop in to see what's new, I would recommend it as one of the nicer and more contemporary jewellery shops on Park Street.

This is for me quite an interesting shop for a few reasons…read more I think one of the biggest things is the way the shop comes across. Having recently returned from South America I got quite involved with crystal healing - an alternative form of therapy. Out there crystals are often sold on street corners and in markets in a less than glamorous setting, where the focus is on the healing value of the stone. It is quite interesting therefore to see the stark juxtaposition of such a well kept and orderly shop in Bristol. One of a chain of 24 shops in the South West, this branch focuses on jewellery, fossils and crystals. Using sources from all over the world they tend to deal in only grade A stones - that is, to say, the finest. After a stage of crafting the final product ends up here. The thing I like about this shop is despite the high street demeanour the staff have kept a very holistic and down to earth approach to their work, recognising the different worlds of people involved with this market. From a regular buyers point of view there are a lot of very nice stones and fossils here at some very affordable prices and behind the counter, a wealth of information.

Local, long-established jewellers in the hisorical and very quaint Cheap Street…read more The front windows are a glittering Aladin's Cave of jewellery and gems, from antique settings to modern designs, some by local craftsmen. Inside there are all sorts of goodies for sale - they carry an extensive selection of watches and Christening gifts along with an engraving service. They also have a watch-repair point which is extremely useful. When I've had occasion to use them, the staff have always been extremely friendly and helpful, going the extra mile to find out if my repairs could be done. They do repairs in good time, and will always offer to phone you to let you know when the items are back in for collection. Reasonable prices and very good quality items, along with good service.