February 2024 by Nick Jones
We have used John Gowings many times over the years .My wife's Wedding Ring ,Special occasions,Anniversaries. We recently purchased another lovely piece of Jewellery .Fantastic customer service .Highly knowledgeable staff .You won't find a better jewellers in Oxford.Thank you again for everything .Nick and Becky Jones
February 2024 by María Alvarez
Great service in fixing my bracelet. Very kind and attentive too.
February 2024 by Andrew Mitchelmore
Really appreciated the integrity of this Jewellers. I brought in an antique pocket watch with what I incorrectly thought was a mechanism issue, and was told that the cost of the repair probably wasn't worth doing compared to the actual value of the watch (a similar number of £). It would have been very easy to just quote me that amount, do the job and take the money rather than recommending I didn't use the service - so I'm extremely grateful for the honesty. Five stars for that.
February 2024 by Chris Way
Visited today to have the battery changed in my wife?s watch. Very friendly and I popped back after half an hour to collect. Would recommend. Thanks.
February 2024 by Yvonne Pinner
Went in to John Gowling yesterday with several pieces of very special, damaged jewellery. One was fixed free on the spot, another fixed within a couple of hours. Left two pieces with them. The welcome and service was exceptional. A lost art in so many shops. Thank you to the team. Looking forward to getting the other pieces back and wearing them again. Yvonne
February 2024 by Miranda Creswell
This is a great Jewellers in the covered market , they really could not have been more helpful with a missing stone on my ring, taking care with the colour etc, I can highly recommend this wonderful independent Oxford business !
January 2024 by L M
I went in with an inquiry about fixing a chain necklace. I found the service rude. It was not welcoming and the words and tone used were not hospitable. I said I had a gold chain and he corrected me that it was only silver with gold plating. All my conversation was met with impoliteness. He said the links were too small to fix and given it?s not gold it would just melt under a soldering iron. I asked if he could suggest somewhere to take it to, to which he replied, ?take it back?. It was clear he just wanted me out of his shop. The necklace is by Missoma and not cheap, though it?s clear he regarded it as that.In response to the shops response:I wished to be treated and spoken to in the manner you just have. You clearly can when you?re defending yourself in public. Given your reviews state that you also fix jewellry I chose to come into your independent shop as it?s local to me. My suggestion is that you treat every customer and their query with kind regard at all times. Also, if they have a complaint, you reply with a genuine apology and look to mend the situation and improve rather than blaming them for the problem they have with the service.
January 2024 by Kate Wooding
Took my late father's watch in as unreliable, they kindly looked it over, checked battery ok, improved what they could, for no charge and said come back if its not better. Much appreciated. Grateful for skilled trusted staff on site.
January 2024 by Veronika J.
Absolute gem of a shop with very good service, always friendly and keen to help. The repair service is excellent and reasonably priced, would highly recommend!
January 2024 by Samantha Jane Marcussen
Fabulous service once again. John Gowing Jewellers is my first call for any jewellery issues. Lovely people and clear professionals.
January 2024 by B K
Brief time and interaction here was confusing as they weren't interested in touching a 14k ring. Safe to say I easily went somewhere else.
January 2024 by Tom
Excellent service. Been in here twice to get a bracelet and necklace repaired and as it?s been an easy fix, the lovely people have done it for free!
December 2023 by Tracey Carnegie
Highly recommend, excellent service and beautiful jewellery. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful.
December 2023 by alex16cole
Gave us some great advice. Thank you.
November 2023 by Patrick McGuire
Excellent selection of rings along with great advice and support. Very good value for money. Highly recommended