This is an absolutely gorgeous little independently owned jewellers in the centre of Carrick…read more The shop is small and intimate with beautiful decor following their recent refurbishment, and a wonderful range of jewellery on offer. They offer well known brands such as Pandora, Michael Kors, Guess, Pilgrim and Thomas Sabo, along with their own range of jewellery. The pieces on offer are stunning and priced competitively. The customer service is fantastic, as when I enquired about a ring I was after and had seen elsewhere, they didn't stock it but were able to get it in for me the following week. Fantastic local business!

A lovely independently owned jewellery shop, they stock a wide range of silver and gold items…read more Ideal for buying birthday gifts if you want something a wee bit different as they stock their own range as well as all the usuals Thomas Sabo, Guess, pandora, Pilgrim etc The shop had makeover and it is lovely, very bright and airy inside giving the jewellery cabinets a good backdrop for viewing. The staff are helpful and will order something in for you if you ask.

Castle Jewellers are a quite small local business on West Street in Carrick and they have been in…read morebusiness for many years. Small is often an advantage because they do offer an individual service that you don't get in the big named high street outlets. There is always something that is a bit different to what you see elsewhere. Small does mean there is not the range of choice available, but it is amazing how often I find just what I am looking for. These days it is always worth while to haggle a bit; why pay full price when there might be a bit of leeway? Repair work is also available; watch batteries replaced, safety chains fitted, etc

DO NOT SHOP HERE!!!!!! I would give this shop zero stars if…read moretheir was an option. I purchased a dress here on 12th April 2019, however I did not like it on and returned it within the 7 day full refund period and was told the amount was too large to put straight back onto my card so would be done by Lisa herself that evening, its now the 29th May 2019 and I have still not received a refund as promised and they will not answer my calls or messages and have blocked me from Facebook. Totally unprofessional and Hannah one of their staff members was down right rude and ignorant and should not be allowed to speak to customers the way she did. On another note they have a really lovely girl called Bethany that works in store and I would like to thank her for all her help.

This stunning little boutique is just what Carrick needed! In the current trend of high street…read moreshops closing their doors, this fab little shop has breathed new life into West Street, and Carrickfergus town centre as a whole. They offer a wide range of gorgeous dresses, shoes and bags, with some sale items too. The shop itself is beautifully decorated and it's a lovely place to spend some time (and money!)

Parr Jewellers is a small, family owned jewellers situated on Bangor Main Street…read more It's the sort of shop that you just walk past or glance in the window but never actually call in for fear of spending money that you don't actually have. So when I got engaged and my ring needed resized I was more than delighted to pay a visit to this shiny shop. I was greeted a lovely lady who was more than helpful. She took one look at my ring and exclaimed that she remembered selling it and called in another woman to come and meet me. The two of them recounted the whole story of my (then boyfriend) coming in and buying the ring. It was really nice to hear as he hadn't provided much of the details and made the experience very special for me. They apologised that the resizing would take a week and ensured me that they would ring as soon as it was returned. Less than a week later I got a call to pick up my ring. I couldn't go so sent my mum to pick it up and she too came home singing their praises. My husband went back to get me jewellery for the wedding and I believe they walked him through exactly what to get, asking for details of the suits/décor/venue etc to try and make the best choice (which they did). Such a great shop, where the personal touch is more than remembered. Recommend this entirely if you are looking for that special ring or even a nice piece of jewellery for your other half. :)

The following conversation ensued between my sister and I over lunch yesterday…read more.. Lynne: Eh, what was that watch shop called off High Street? Sister: Watchcraft you mean? Lynne: Aye, that's it [pauses] Sister: You do know why it's called that, don't you? This is the only reason I remember it. Lynne: Hmm...no? Sister: Duh Lynne, it's a play on words...like witchcraft:? Watchcraft? Lynne: Ahhh!! [looks at sister in astonishment]. Gosh, she never fails to surprise me. I had no clue as to the name of the shop, and that pun went way over my head, yet my little sister who thought Ward Park and Castle Park were the same thing (which they're not) spotted both. Wow. It was actually my sister's suggestion to go see this little watch shop, and I happily complied. She'd been in with my mum before, and informed they had a lovely collection of watches, jewellery and novelty clocks. When we popped in yesterday, there was a little old lady with her zimmer frame and another lady with her buggy, and due to the size of the shop (ie. fairly compact), there wasn't a whole lot of room left for my sister and I. However, we had just enough time to take a quick look round at the various watches (cheap), jewellery (equally as cheap, and coming in all sorts of forms - brooches, necklaces, rings), and those cute novel clocks (they're like little figurines, in the form of golf bags, pianos, boats etc). Catchy name, a lot of good stock, and a watch-fixing service...yep, it's a goodie.

Watchcraft is another of Bangor's hidden treasures. It is an old fashioned jewellers/ clock and…read morewatch repair shop situated in the town centre. If you are looking for something a little bit different I would call into witchcraft and see what they have to offer. They have a mix of unique jewellery, watches and accessories. Watchcraft managed to fix a watch of mine that another of Bangor's jewellers said was unfixable. The difference is at Watchcraft the seem to be trying to save you a few quid rather than trying to get you to purchase a brand new watch. As well as being old fashioned in what they sell they still believe in old fashioned customer service which is a breath of fresh air.

Argento stuff is always great. It has a range for everyone. Both in terms of look and price…read more In particular I love the Dirty Ruby range. It's more quirky that other stuff. It's also a great price. This shop is very new and a heat addition to the street. It has a great use of space inside.

These places can often be a bit stuffy and unwelcoming, making it not a completely pleasurable…read moreexperience to go in and check things out. While this place doesn't exactly roll out the red carpet, particularly for anyone under 30, they aren't as stuffy as some other places. You can get lots of stuff here if you are looking to splash out on a gift for a loved one or just to treat yourself. There are bracelets, rings, and all sorts of women's jewellery as well as a really large collection of Tag Heuer and Omega Watches. Its located in Bloomfield Shopping Centre so it is nice and easy to get to with ATMs and free parking on site.

I could have absolutely sworn this place was called Antiqua (sounds like a character from Star…read moreWars, doesn't it?), with the emphasis more on the antique-y part of the shop. However, upon a second look, it is actually called Artiqua (sounds like a chilly North Pole shop of some description, doesn't it?), with the emphasis more on the arty side of the shop. I'll let you get your head round all that before I proceed... Thankfully, the latter name seemed more applicable to this rustic boutique. It is overflowing with expensive jewellery (oooh, it was lovely), models of aeroplanes and cars, bronze ornaments made by some German company, those Granny handbags which almost resemble some weird tapestry, and animal ornaments and figurines. I spotted an unusual beanie ornament type thing, with a cat on it (yes, I know, I'm useless at explaining things), which hugely resembled our own wee puss. I had to do a double take. The shop keeper was in deep conversation with an elderly man about some antique he owned, so we didn't get a chance to natter with him. The shop is very well-kept, and laden with great gift ideas for those awkward people in your life. I'm already eyeing up a Concorde model for my dad for Christmas...he'd better not be reading this! Could always buy the cat that strange beanie thing and pretend its a mirror...

From the outside this shop looks like it is going to be filled with expensive little bits and bobs…read moreand guess what? It is! It's a boutique on the High Street in Holywood so you would expect the items to be a little pricey. I was drawn in by the window display which includes... ladies - this is amazing, wait for it....here we go! - replica jewellery that has actually appeared in episodes of Sex In The City! Seriously this shop stocks jewellery by the same designer and if you want it be prepared to pay for it - over £100 for some pieces. I would. This is one of those shops that keeps thinks like tapestry bags with dogs faces on them - I never really know who would buy these, I certainly wouldn't. There are other cool things like funky shopping trolley things that you usually see in tartan and being pulled by an elderly lady - this gives that bag a new twist with a cool look to it. One other thing really took my fancy and that was the jewels for dogs - bling! bling! silver and diamante collars and funky little, expensive looking necklace thingys for your mutt - you gotta love it, I'm definitely getting our Toby something from here for his woof-day.