Following the sead loss of my mother I was left with a great deal of jewelry. Carters dealt with me…read morein a very understanding and honest way. Previous jewlers only offered a "gold price" Carters took the time to explain the valuations and took into account the stone value in many of the rings. A good deal was negotiated against a top quality ring to my design of which I am very pleased.

Warren James' is a cut-price jewelers. The items are brand new, hallmarked and good quality but as…read morethey buy in bulk and often charge extra for packaging etc it means yuo can buy the actual goods at a very affordable price, ideal for when you're buying as a gift! The place is well presented both the interior and exterior with well lit and aesthetic displays. The staff are always helpful, professional and have good product knowledge.

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!

Situated opposite the under cover market at the bottom of Market walk…read more This past year i have bought several items from here for special occasions. They have a good range of collectables as well as reasonably priced jewellery. We have bought two Christening items and each came well presented with and offer for free engraving, because we were buying more than one item they also knocked a bit off the price. You really can't ask for more. I find it to be good value for money and good service thrown in.

i have purchased a few items from here and the staff have always been friendly and helpfull. i was…read moremost pleased when i recently had an insurance claim when the stone fell out of my engagement ring. the staff were amazed i managed to loacte the stone (i had walked around a park for ages looking) and were genuinely pleased i had managed to do so. they sorted the claim quickly and effeciently getting my ring back in half the thime they had predicted. i fully intend to use them again. the stock a nice selection of watches and jewellerly as well as gifts. the store is nicely desgined and is always clean and well presented