Good auld Joseph Rea, eh?…read more I'd bet that there's not a soul in Belfast who hasn't heard of or bought something from Joseph Rea's. They have a reputation for being able to undercut the bigger chains on prices and for that reason, have a very loyal customer base. I like it because it still has the mentality of a family-run business, and the service is great. The staff are well trained and can give you advice based on what you want, not what they want you to want!

They have two shops in the city centre. There's one in Ann Street and one in Castle Lane. I've…read morealways used the Castle Lane shop. The great thing about places like this is that they're a local, independent jewellers, which means they're much more realistic about prices and get a lot of trade from word-of-mouth and repeat customers. And because it's a long established family jewellers they very much built a reputation entrenched in older values and ideals - their attitude when they started off (at a time when Belfast was a more cash-strapped place) was obviously that if they provided a personal customer service, gave a good price and a decent discount for, say, wedding rings, then your friends and family would come to see them when they were looking for similar items. It worked, too. There are people who won't go to any other jewellers, at least until they've checked out Joseph Rea first. They have a wide selection of all kinds of jewellery, carry out repairs on watches and jewellery, and also buy scrap gold that's no good to you anymore.

We decided to brave the Boxing Day sales today and head for Victoria Square. My girlfriend wanted…read moreto get a nice watch and after looking in a few different shops we went to Fossil. Despite it being really busy the girl working by the ladies watches was extremely helpful. She was chatty and accommodating letting my girlfriend try on watches. She even chatted to me despite me not buying anything. I was really impressed with the customer service and I think that's what swung it! Excellent shopping experience on one of the busiest days of the year!

I have only been in this Fossil store a few times and to be honest i think they need to up their…read moregame in terms of customer service. The first time i purchased something from this store was on Boxing Day, the guy serving me barely made eye contact with me and i didn't get a thank you when i left the till. I thought this was just because it was just after the Christmas holidays and the store was quite busy but you would expect a thank you when spending over £100 on a watch. I went in store again this week to get a strap replacement because the strap on my watch discoloured quite a bit. I was initially approached by a shop assistant who walked away after i explained what strap i wanted, another shop assistant came to where i was standing and start looking into the drawers beside me and then said something to me. I then realised that this girl was now serving me - she didn't even say she was taking over. I asked her would the watch straps normally discolour like mine had done - she responded but i didn't really understand what she meant so i asked again and she responded... 'like i said...' and repeated what she said initially. I thought this was rude as i just didn't understand what she meant by vegetable dye. They didn't have the size of strap i needed so i asked her if she could order a strap in for me but she was trying to get me to take one of the straps that they had in store. She eventually took my details and told me someone would be in contact within 2-3 weeks. I am not sure if this girl was a trainee sales assistant or if she just couldn't be bothered because it was the July holidays. I do like Fossil watches but I think there are other jewellery stores in the city centre that would be more than helpful and grateful for your custom.

They have two shops in the city centre. There's one in Ann Street and one in Castle Lane. I've…read morealways used the Castle Lane shop. The great thing about places like this is that they're a local, independent jewellers, which means they're much more realistic about prices and get a lot of trade from word-of-mouth and repeat customers. And because it's a long established family jewellers they very much built a reputation entrenched in older values and ideals - their attitude when they started off (at a time when Belfast was a more cash-strapped place) was obviously that if they provided a personal customer service, gave a good price and a decent discount for, say, wedding rings, then your friends and family would come to see them when they were looking for similar items. It worked, too. There are people who won't go to any other jewellers, at least until they've checked out Joseph Rea first. They have a wide selection of all kinds of jewellery, carry out repairs on watches and jewellery, and also buy scrap gold that's no good to you anymore.

There's just something exquisite that draws you to Joseph Rea's shop window even if you have no…read moreintention of buying anything. Maybe the fact that it's a family run store that has been around Belfast for years, or the 'Established since 18--' sign, but it just exudes quality in a way that chain stores such as Lunn's and H.Samuel's could never emulate. If I'm ever deliberately out looking for an expensive piece of jewellery (rarely, I tell you) then Joseph Rea's is my first stop. You just can't go anywhere else; they're unbeatable.

What girl could possibly resist such a charming jewellery shop? Eh, not me anyway…read more The Silver Store isn't your Lunns / Joseph Rea type jewellery store, mainly because the jewellery isn't the top end, exorbitant kind, but also because of its quaintness, as well as its chilled atmosphere. You could just drift around all day, imagining that ring on your finger, or that necklace around your neck...sigh. The Silver Store is one of the jewellery shops you know you'll find something you like. There is everything you could possibly want - costume jewellery in the most beautiful colours, sterling silver stack rings, fascinators, scarves, tiaras...the list goes on. The tiaras were of particular interest, as my sister had decided she wanted one for her formal (next year mind you, but it pays to be organised), so we had a wee nosey at this stunning range. Oohs and aaahs from my sister said it all really...such dazzling jewellery. Meanwhile, my brother waited patiently outside, knowing that this sort of shop really wasn't his scene. With no mens jewellery, it definitely is one for the girls. Heaven really.

Ooh the beauty of The Silver Store. Exceptional jewellery, good prices and a cat that frequents the…read morestore for a saucer of milk :) Ah how I love the pretty little boxes which all contain such beautiful items of 'bling' (not the tacky, gawdy type, just nice pieces of decoration). Christmas times and Birthdays tend to mean a piece of jewellery from The Silver Store and ah, how I look forward to them. *Heart* Nearly every item in this small but exquisitve shop is crafted to perfection. It's really hard to come in here and not leave without buying something, so I have to hold back from visiting too often. I've been bought some real (methaphorical) gems from here. It's located in the charming and peaceful Scotch Quarter area in The Courtyard, Carrickfergus. There are also some great shops in this area so check them out if you're around here, oh and keep an eye out for the resident moggy who comes and goes as he pleases, so very sweet! The Silver Store sells all sorts of jewellery and not only in silver as the name would sugest. They offer; wedding rings (made to order), jewellery and accessories, antiques and diamonds, engagement rings, bridal jewellery and tiaras, handbags, hats and scarves.

Nope, nothing to do with the band whatsoever. I hope there won't be an Uprising (ahem) among you…read moreall when I say it's actually primarily a costume jewellery store, but it also sells a few shoes, tights and the like. I've found myself quite a few bargains in Muse, it has to be said. I picked up a necklace for £2 for my sister (which died a sudden and premature death when she decided to wear it out in the rain and it turned a funny shade of green), as well as one for myself (which has gotten plenty of compliments and is still in intact). Both necklaces were those long dangly ones too, so I think £2 was pretty sweet. Yep, when Muse do a sale, they really do a sale. The rest of the year (ie non-sale time), the jewellery and shoes are comparable in price to the likes of Accessorise and Topshop (ie fairly expensive). The type of jewellery is also very much similar to the aforementioned stores, and in fact, they even sell some Dorothy Perkins stuff. Interesting. I don't think there'll be too much of a 'Resistance' if you pass by Muse...

This tiny little shop in Castlecourt stocks pretty much any type of jewellery you could ask for…read more It's run by the same company who supply the jewellery for Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge, so it's not surprising that there is quite a bit of overlap in the stock. The jewellery is generally reasonably priced, so it's pretty useful to call in if you need something to set off an outfit. They also do hair accessories and bags, but they aren't really to my taste, so I tend to avoid!

I have bought things out of here a number of times throughout my life. The most notable was a great…read morewatch I had when I was about 13 that I saved up for for ages, only for my sister to borrow it and subsequently velcro it to the wall of a train to Dublin and lose it on me. That aside, the service in here is really good I think. The staff are friendly, helpful, never pushy and always willing to let you try on another ring or bracelet or check out another watch. It has a nice corridor entrance which means you can check things out without feeling that you are in the way or under any obligation to buy anything.

What a gorgeous jewelry store!…read more I went in here with mom for a browse and we ended up caught up in here for about twenty minutes trying on rings. Mom and i both love semi precious, and precious gemstomes, so it was easy to spend time there. They shared with us that all jewelry there is made inhouse. They are not re-sellers. They buy the materials and make the jewelry. The prices there are a little higher, but not out of this world. But quality does come with a gentle premium. If you are looking for a higher end gift, this is the place to go.

I think it's a fair assumption that jewellery isn't something I have a strong passion for or any…read moreknowledge about, but that said occasionally I do have to venture into this world when presents have to be purchased for my girlfriend or family. The range on offer comprises of an array of amber jewellery as the name would suggest. The pieces do seem to be of a very high quality, detailed and solidly made. They are also quite tasteful, nothing too excessive or gaudy. I was in the market for a pair of earrings for my sister's 18th birthday. Now to be honest I wasn't born we a particular penchant for jewellery made from what is essentially tree sap but I did get some solid advice from the woman running the stall. It's hard to know what an 18-year-old would wear these days (that does make me sound like some Dickensian gent) so I left with a simple pair of tear drop amber earrings, nothing too flashy. Pretty well priced and presented in a decorative display box.