There aren't many little, old-fashioned jewelry stores like this around anymore. They are like…read moremagnets to Mrs G (me to a lesser degree!). We found a beautiful, unique pre-owned gold charm at the oldest jewelers in the UK (Parsons in Bristol) a few years ago. So of course we had to look here too and success! In this lovely old (122 years) store right in the center of Manchester she found another unique piece. Obviously a tiny store like this doesn't have the broad selection of jewelry typical of a national chain - but they do have unique pre-owned pieces! Review #118 2019

Do not sell or buy here. I took jewelry in to sell and was offered £450 for the lot. I particularly…read moreasked about a ring for which i was given £55 . I was told the stone was glass and chipped and it would be melted down for the gold. The bracelet was sold for £165. Thinking i was being dealt with fairly and thinking that the company had integrity i sold the items. Imagine how disappointed i was when i looked in the window a couple of weeks later and saw the ring priced at £295 and the bracelet priced at £895. I went into the shop and questioned the extortionate price increase. No reasonable explanation was given. The manager offered to sell me back the two items which i was willing to do but when he pulled the receipt out he hadn't itemised the pieces sold and would only sell for £450. I was unwilling to do this as it would have meant the giving the other items away for nothing. Was the reciept deliberately vague to counter complaints such as mine? Makes me wonder. I feel as if i have been dealt with in a very underhand manner. I'd never really understood the meaning of daylight robbery before. I do now! I would advise anyone from buying or selling from Arthur Kay. They lack integrity and decency and you'd be better going elsewhere. I expected more from an established family company. Shame on you!

Have you noticed recently all those adverts on TV offering to buy your gold if you send it to them?…read moreApparently the value of gold has soared in the last year or so and everyone is cashing in their sovereigns and hoops. I came to May's to do that, and got a rather reasonable £60 for something I never would have worn again. If you're really desperate, you can pawn something you DO want back on the premise that they'll loan you the amount it's worth. They'll keep the item for up to 7 months, although I don't like the idea of not being able to keep up with the repayments (plus their interest) and losing that cherished heirloom forever... There's loads of great deals on second hand and new jewellery too, with diamond rings starting as little as £50 and continuing upwards of £2,000 but when I look at some pieces I can't help wondering whether the previous owners were unlucky or willing sellers.

I've shopped with Mays for over 20 years and have always received great service from the staff!…read more Their prices are really competitive and they offer great prices when pawning items too. Highly recommend to everyone I know!

Not to be confused with your everyday jewellers, Christopher James is a place that should be…read morereserved for your most Kanye of moments. Designing and creating ultra high end diamond jewellery set in 18ct Gold or Platinum I find this store the most effective way to determine the UV protection offered by your new sunglasses. Not that I've ever bought anything in here it is shop I like to frequent whilst in my gym attire if only to make myself chuckle at the nervous tension one badly dressed man can cause whilst acting perfectly well mannered.

From the owner: Unique hand crafted pieces using only the finest metals and the highest quality certified diamonds…read moreto suit all tastes and budgets. We specialize in Certified Diamonds, Bespoke Jewellery, Engagement & Wedding Rings. All of our jewellery is designed and hand made in the UK by the most prestigious designers and setters.

I'm not going to lie, I love looking round jewellery shops even those out of my budget. This stems…read morepartly from working in a shop that sold jewellery. Everytime a customer tried a necklace or bracelet on and then bought it, my heart would pang for it. Why hadn't I noticed the transforming power of this piece before? Anyway, Jenny Jones has some good antique looking pieces here - fine gold and silver, victorian and edwardian styles and for those who love bling, diamond, platinum, emerald and ooh my favourite sapphires. For those more in the know on jewellery design labels, Jenny Jones stocks the ubiquitous Pandora in addition to Ortak, Hot Diamonds and Mexican Silver. The shop is nice and quiet; the staff left you browse to your heart's content unless you need any help. As elegant as the merchandise.

I have been in this shop a couple of times and it's my favourite jewlers in manchester…read more The range of items is incredible they have really vintage items to modern types. I love looking in the window everytime I'm in manchester at the new rings. Me and my partner recently got engaged so I new were I wanted to go to look for a ring, I wanted something a bit different and I love vintage items. The staff are incredible they were getting all the ring out for me to try on. I finally found the one and the staff were really nice congratulating us both and even gave us a bottle of champagne. I would definitely reccomend this jewlers for any type of jewelry they have some really different items. It's a great atmosphere as it's family run business.

Some more gold on the Curry Mile. I wouldn't really know much about jewellery, but I know that this…read moreplace is much visited for Asian weddings. It has its share of regular customers who want to get that something special made, get something engraved or maybe just have something absolutely stunning made. If you like gold, you would like here.

I went here to get my rings resized. After getting quotes at a number of jewellers, they had by far…read morethe best price, about a third lower than anyone else I asked. They did the rings in one day, polished them really nicely, and made a further adjustment with no hassle when I tried them on again. Very helpful, very positive experience, I would definitely go back.

Chisholm Hunter is a cut above your average high street jewellery store. The customer service is so…read moremuch more personal (almost like the kind of service you'd expect at Tiffany's) and the range of brands cover many tastes and pockets. If you buy a gift here for your loved one you'll also get it beautifully gift-wrapped. Although they market themselves as diamond merchants, Chisholm Hunter sells a range of mid-range contemporary jewellery including Thomas Sabo and Amore & Baci, DKNY and more as well as a the best watches from Gucci to Tissot. A great place to start your xmas shopping this year.

The worst customer service. No refund if you change your mind about the product you purchased. Very…read morepushy staff.

Oh it's the good stuff…read more Things are getting serious now. Goldsmiths is Arndale's posh jewellers. The fact that it has all of its walls, doesn't stock sovereigns depicting people fighting, has staff that dare to venture out of navy blue and try out crazy upmarket shades such as dark grey and light grey means it basically wins by default. Now this is good livin'!

Another store in the Arndale to give direct competition to Ernest Jones…read more With over 180 branches, it aims at all the Arndale dwellers to walk in and empty their vaults on their valuables. But they are good, and they're posh. They were the first ever to stock the famous Rolex back in the 1919's. Today they stock all the expensive and exquisite Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Gucci and many other reputable watch brands. It's a delight to even just browse through here and feel the jewellery call out to you and finally you turn to the wishing well inside your head and place your coins carefully.

This place is great for buying some fashion jewellery for your party frock or just to wear in…read moregeneral. They have some gorgeous pieces and it is all affordable too which is what we all like to hear dont we? They also do watch repairs which is a God send for me as my watches are always dying on me. I get my watch straps from here and they are around 2 quid and excellent quality. If they do not have what you need then they will get it for you. What better service could you ask for really?

Great little shop despite the unimaginative Johnathan. You will find Jewellery for every occasion…read morehere. Very inexpensive and the Jewellery does not fall apart after a week like many other costume Jewellery pieces do. Staff are great....Johnathen obviously knows his stuff, excluding branding that is!

Ernest Jones used to be a single jewellery store in London's Oxford Street and now it has grown…read moreinto a chain of 190 stores! We're talking about the one in Arndale. They have a magnificent collection of diamonds, including engagement rings, eternity rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and much more. They also specialise in exquisite watches from the world's finest most prestigious watch brands, such as TAG Heuer, Gucci, Emporio Armani, Rado, Omega, Dreyfuss & Co and Rolex. They are rather very popular for wedding rings. You will always find a rich and famous crowd walking in and out of here with the biggest smile swept across their faces. Yes Ernest Jones has a big hand in keeping quite a few eternally happy!

If somebody has to tell you that they're honest then they're probably not…read more Don't turst a word that that gold peddler Jones says! Seriously, what kind of store has to get rid of all its walls just so that an unwitting 'customer' might stroll in?

Sounds like a character from Sesame Street, looks like Superman's north pole lair, sells a wide…read morerange of men and women's watches and jewellery. In business since 1919, Beaverbrooks are wedding ring specialists and the store has a team of experienced staff to helping you pick out the perfect one for your big day. Although I've heard that if you buy your wedding ring in the Arndale, God stops loving you.

I am speaking for the girls here lads and doing you a massive favour. If your thinking of popping…read morethe question to your special lady friend anytime soon don't go to Beaverbrooks in the Arndale if you want a positive response. Now don't get me wrong I am not a snob I am merely trying to help you avoid buying a ring that wont last and comes in a horribly tacky box. If your on a budget there are tons of independent Jewellers were you will find something really special and unique. You want your special lady to friend to think you have really planned this, that she is truly special. Rushing into the dreaded Arndale and finding the most obvious and unoriginal Jewellers is not gonna sway her....if she does need swaying ...a little. Make the moment priceless and put your thinking cap on again..it will be worth it :)