Aurum is a fantastic little independent jewellers in South Croydon. I remember walking past it as a…read morechild and always wanting to look in the windows at the beautiful pieces, and now as an adult I still can't resist stopping to stare in at all the beautiful things on display. Aurum is a working goldsmiths, with a little workshop out the back where they make everything, a fact which instantly makes them ten-times more appealing than the brightly lit chain jewellers you will find in the town centre, where the staff are just sales machines, rather than experts. At Aurum, they are on intimate terms with metal and precious stones, and you can go in and buy something gorgeous off the shelf, get them to remodel something you already have, or get something bespoke made, and they will be knowledgeable and helpful throughout. I've got some Aurum bits which I was given for my 18th birthday, and they are still going strong (I won't tell you exactly how many years later), my Dad has a pair of their frog cufflinks, which are still his favourites after 15 years of wearing them, and my brother has bought all manner of things from there for his wife - from those first teenage presents, to the ring he gave her on their wedding day.

Charlie's rock shop might rock your world (ehem...sorry.)…read more Charlie (at least I assume the bloke behind the till was *the* Charlie) was happy and friendly even though we wandered in on a horrible rainy day. My friend wanted to come here because she bought her favourite pair of earrings here yeears ago...so we came in for a bit of a mooch. This place is full of interesting jewellery- some of it was gorgeous/ some of it was not really to my taste. BUT Jewellery is always a very personal thing to choose - so maybe other yelpers'd like the things I cringed at. There was also a large selection of different minerals and gemstones for sale...so this place would make any collector of stones happy. I bought a couple of pairs of pearl earrings with Stirling silver backs (for £6 each!!) and left very happy.

I love a visit to Charlie's Rock shop. Unfortunately for Charlie and his crew I don't buy much and…read morewhen I do I don't spend much, but hopefully this honest assessment of why this is one of the best shops in the local area will go some way to redress the balance of the joy I receive from a visit and Charlie's profit line. This shop will show you some beautiful geology. They have items from £2 to £200 of sheer beauty. Gorgeous necklaces, rings and other jewellery is available. This is a great place to buy rocks to make jewellery with. I have taken a few friends here to Charlie's Rock shop. They have always bought something and loved the store. A fair few have returned without me. So I have done something good apart from this review Charlie!!!

The member of staff was extremely unprofessional. I asked a straightforward question in relation to…read morethe price he quoted (which I perceived to be on the high side). My question should have been met with a straightforward answer. Instead the member of staff proceded to make some condescending implications about my item in the most passive-agressive manner. My advice would be to avoid this business. I suspect that the abundant glowing 5-star reviews on Google (nearly no 4-star reviews or below) are either incentivised or fake.

This is just a lovely, lovely shop. They've got some lovely jewellery in there - really gorgeous…read moreold pieces as well as newer stuff. I've never gone in to buy jewellery, but to get watch accessories (batteries/watch straps). These people really know their stuff and they're wonderful personalities to boot. So friendly, and really kind - how many shopkeepers do you know who give your kids a pound to buy an ice cream??

Don't buy anything here because they won't help you when there's a problem. My Rotary automatic…read morewatch never kept the right time and Lucinda wouldn't help me get this repaired. This watch wasn't a cheap watch but now it is because why wear a watch that goes faster than the real time?

A pleasure to deal with, thanks Nikolas Patrick! HighGrade…read moreDesign http://www.highgradedesign.com

We love this family run business offering customer servicie and and product knowledge that you just…read moredo not find anymore. Shopping at Hop's is a real pleasure and the prices are excellent too!

If you want bright & shiny this is the place, they have a vast selection of jewellery. The staff…read moreare very knowledgeable (so be careful what jewellery you walk in wearing!!) As with most jewellers they stock rings, chains, earrings, bracelets, watches and so the long list goes on. The reason I went here is that they can create custom jewellery to your specifications, and most importantly work to your budget. They were able to show me a good selection of items they had hand made for other customers and took me through the process of how they would make it. They have a few stories they throw in for good measures, which did make the whole process a little less painful. They provided me with good advice on my requirements and were able to give me a very good price for the item I wanted. They have several photos on the wall of what I can only suggest are their celebrity customers, which is not a bad thing I guess. Do not worry though they do have many items which are what I would call normal prices alongside other items which, for my personal taste, are far to shiny. If you like jewellery whether that be simple or that which is more on the bling side of things then this is the shop for you. It is definitely not your run of the mill jewellery shop, this has all the bling you could ever need.

From the owner: We are a family run business specialising in bespoke jewellery and professional watch polishing…read more If you are looking for something unique to you or that special engagement ring then come and see us. We can. talk you through each stage and design the perfect item If you want to restore your watch to its brand new condition, then come and see our Swiss trained watch polisher. WE deal with all watches, vintage, new, whatever the condition, we can bring it back to life.

David Simmons is a friendly little jeweller just a two minute walk from Earsfield station. They…read morehave an average to good selection of all the usual stuff you'd see at a jewellers: watches, rings, pendants and necklaces just to name a few. Look carefully at what they have on offer and you'll find some really special pieces worth the hefty price tag. Perhaps the best part of David Simmons is their very capable workshop in the back of the store. You can buy a piece of jewellery and customise it by engraving it, or you can even find a ring or necklace you like in a magazine and David Simmons can make it for you. Perfect for that more expensive gift for the one that you love!

David Simmons has made a few rings for me and my family. Most rings were designed by David and they…read morehave been beautiful with stunning Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds and Rubies. So many people have complimented me on my jewellery. My daughter liked my Diamond 5 Stone Eternity Ring, mine had belonged to my mum in law. I asked David if he could make a identical one for my daughter for a Christmas Present. David Simmons did and it was identical my daughter was over the moon when she received hers. David Simmons Second Hand Jewellery is also so reasonable in price. We highly recommend David Simmons.