Delacy Jewellery is a jewellery shop with character. The jewellery here is bold and brash, with…read morelong chunky jewel-encrusted rings that would probably take up half a finger, gold clown pendants, St. Christopher pendants and rings, chunky gold chains and hoop earrings and a wide variety of rings and chains that appear to be aimed at men, with a chunky, angular appearance. This is not an aesthetic that would appeal to everyone, in fact it probably only appeals to a minority of people for whom gold 'bling' has a particular appeal - whether genuine or ironic - or possibly to some Travellers, for whom St. Christopher is the Patron Saint. I happen to love its brashness and I think it adds character to the range of shops on offer in the market and helps to ensure that Leeds Market appeals to as many different cultures, tastes and people as possible.

I make no secret of the fact that I am quite a magpie. Whilst walking down the street something…read moreglistens out of the corner of my eye and I feel myself gravitating over to the window. Well aren't I in for a treat. It stands out from some of the other high street jewellers as the window display is kept so clean the diamonds are extra sparkly. All the designs are classical and elegant, I have difficulty finding something I don't like. I know I am here just to browse, I am pretty sure the sales assistant knows this to but bless him he treats me like he would a paying customer. I don't feel like I have to walk out of the shop when I notice a ring that costs more than my house and can just stare in awe for a while. When that lottery win comes in I will be back to actually buy something. In the meantime this is just one of my places to look but at least you aren't made to feel uncomfortable for doing so.

went to leeds for the day with the wife just for the day out.. stopped to look in the window of…read morejohn dyson and within 20 mins i was considering trading in my beloved breitling bentley motors watch for a breitling bentley supersports.... paul the manager just offered me such an unbelieable deal that i had to do it... my original watch was 4 years old and cost me 5 grand..... he offered me 5 grand for the watch against the supersports which was £7500.... fantastic offer and a done deal........ will be back again as the service over the four following visits was the best i have ever had... cheers paul....... daz and gaynor

I love love love this jewellery shop. It is pure vintage and antique heaven. It's hard because I…read morealways feel a bit guilty visiting O & A Hyman, like I'm playing them off against Year Dot, but really that is quite silly. I am allowed to love more than one jewellery store, it is not cheating. They always have beautiful and inspiring second hand vintage jewellery on display in their window, often at discounted or competitive rates. Usually there are ring boards which cover all the precious stones - rubies, sapphires, opals, emeralds, diamonds, garnets, amethysts and so on. Those alone are enough to make me stare for ages! As well as this there are a number of chains, necklaces, pendents, cuff links, watches, ornaments and all other associated items - many more of which you can view inside, with lovely patient staff to help you. Excellent stock, great staff, lovely prices and all that jazz.

O & A Hyman sells a vast array of antique and vintage jewellery, pottery, crockery and ornaments…read more The range of jewellery is quite impressive, with many unusual and interesting pieces at a variety of prices, though generally on the pricier end. They have a glass cabinet full of vintage ornaments, many including their original boxes and mostly animals. One memorable piece was a Humpty-Dumpty sat precariously on a wall with a comically aghast expression! Some larger ornaments sit on shelves at the back including some quirky dogs with bizarre yet lovable faces. The shop is small but packed full of glistening goodies to suit a wide range of tastes. The staff are friendly and helpful but are more than happy to let you browse at your leisure. Their product range is diverse and in addition to the items listed earlier, they generally seem to specialize in anything that's unusual with a bit of history, including medals, trays and pocket watches. A wonderful place to find unique items if, like me, you go for things with character and delight in the fact that a piece has been pre-loved in a mysterious past life.

Sona Chandi Jewels is probably one of the most unusual jewelers in Leeds. Their jewellery is of a…read morevery high quality and exquisitely detailed with a very striking and unique style. Some pieces resemble the kind of elaborate jewellery that might be unearthed from an Egyptian tomb. Such unusual treasures do not come cheap, as many of the items are 22 and 24ct gold and also in stock are platinum, silver and diamond jewellery. They also sell some more demure pieces with simple bangles and pretty, understated rings. They provide a cash for gold service and can be contacted on 0845 347 5681 for a consultation. If you're looking for stunning jewellery with a difference and have cash to spare then I'd definitely recommend a trip to Sona Chandi Jewels.

Sona Chandi Jewels is probably one of the best jewellers in Leeds, Roundhay Road. Their jewellery…read moreisn't very expensive and cheap to buy, depending on the rates. They have a variety of silver and gold jewellery to meet your specific needs. If there isn't something in the shop then you can order it through them. I love the display outside the shop, it's very elegant and different compared to other types of jewellery.

Although Armley probably isn't the first place that springs to mind when you're thinking of where…read moreto go to buy some classy jewellery, this working jewellers offers a good selection of gold and silver pieces that are understated and elegant, a welcome change from the ostentatious 'bling' that fills the windows of many suburban jewellery shops. They specialise in diamonds, and as well as some jaw-dropping piece most of us would have to take out a second mortgage to afford there are some affordable lower carat options, meaning you can get some real diamond jewellery for less than you'd think. Just make sure you remove the price tag...

Jackies Jewellery is an unusually -shaped little shop with a delightfully retro front (infact 4…read morejaunty sides to be precise). On display is what I'd call 'typical' jewellery...the kind you might find in the Argos catalogue, at least last time I looked at the jewellery in the Argos catalogue, which was probably about ten years ago!...So I guess it's a rather dated style but many of the pieces are of a very classic or traditional design with quite a timeless aesthetic. From what I could see the majority of the jewellery is 9 carat gold, though some is silver, with many chains, rings and earrings. The rings are mostly of a classic pretty style, either simple bands of gold or silver, or delicately curved or twisted, some with glittering diamonds giving a more vintage costume jewellery look. There are plenty of necklaces, some with pendants including lockets and hearts. Earrings are mainly either small studs or hoops of varying size. Prices are reasonable, with most of the jewellery between £20 and £100 but some of the smaller studs much cheaper. Jackies Jewellery also does piercings (when I visited a little girl of about 6 was sat bravely awaiting the piercing gun!). Despite the somewhat predictable style of the jewellery, much of it has a pretty and classic look, while the more playful styles have a lot of kitsch potential - as I go for jewellery with either a vintage look or deliberately tacky and fun (worn with a hint of irony!) I actually found most of the jewellery here pretty appealing! What the heck, I think I'm a fan!

Very friends and provides a range of jewellery, especially gold, very welcoming, shame it doesn't…read morehave a bigger shop.

The H&T Pawnbrokers of Leeds is a fairly reasonable place to browse for shiny things. I can't speak…read morefor their pawn brokerage as such, I have nothing to sell and am certainly not in the business of borrowing money either, and so would always suggest sensibility and caution when it comes to that arena. However, when it comes to shiny glistening jewellery, I am somewhat of a seasoned browser. Oh yes. It was such items that laser beamed my eye as I was walking to the charity shops along the same street in Leeds, so I stopped by for a quick browseroo. Delightful! They had several vintage style rings and other items and their prices were dirt cheap. There were several second hand garnet and emerald rings, 9ct gold, for between £50-£100 which I thought wasn't too bad - not exactly great gold, but it's always been the gems that I like best. They also had a range of watches, pendents, sovereign rings, bracelets and more - all under the second hand bargain signage - for reasonably cheap prices. It's not exactly somewhere that I might frequent having been there, but definitely I'll be on the look out for a cheap vintage style ring!

With days to go to my wedding and another jeweller failing to do the work after having it a month…read moremy hopes weren't high, but Doltons came recommended so I thought I'd try one more time. The staff in Doltons were great they discussed what I was wanting to do and the best way to go about it then rushed the job going out of there way to ensure it was done before the wedding. A text message the next day was a great way to inform me the work was done and to a very good standard, I just hope my bride likes it now thanks a lot Doltons.

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Queensbury Jewellers is one of those places that buys old gold - instant cash for any amount in any…read morecondition. So if you happen to have a treasure chest gathering dust on a shelf this might be the place to part with it. Due to the mind-boggling value of the total shop on the shop floor you have to push a buzzer to be let in...I wonder if they quickly assess from your appearance the chances of you smashing your way into a glass cabinet and grabbing a fistful of diamonds before vaulting a few cabinets and darting out the door...either way I passed the test! The shop has a very luxurious feel with plush dark green carpets to match the shop front and a perfectly air conditioned blankety warmth that makes the prospect of leaving the shop decidedly unattractive on a bitterly cold February day. Just having read Susan's review I can't believe I managed to not realise they had a giant Aladdin's cave downstairs and now feel compelled to return for an explore! The ground floor sells a variety of jewellery at a wide range of prices from thousands of pounds for a diamond ring to £15 for a simple silver bracelet. There is quite a traditional slant to most of the jewellery here with few items that stand out as particularly unusual, but most is very pretty. It sounds as though downstairs has more variation - I'll definitely have to check it out! The staff at Queensbury Jewellers are very pleasant and welcoming and I'm sure they would be very helpful with any queries.

A bit of a Tardis of a jewellery shop, Queensbury Jewellers looks fairly small from the outside but…read moreonce you step inside and head downstairs it opens out into a sparkling, immaculate showroom of epic proportions. With such a big showroom, they stock a huge variety of jewellery and you're just as likely to find a £15 silver necklace made in the UK as a £5,000 gold ring from India. When I visited recently I was impressed by the sheer diversity of the collection, which contains a surprising amount of affordable items alongside jaw-droppingly expensive designer items, and with the staff, who were very helpful and knowledgeable. A good place to come if you're looking to buy a special present for somebody but don't have a small fortune to spend.