Jacobs

read moreWe've decades of experience being trusted to take care of our customers. Our Academy section, new in 2017, contains lots of information about jewellery, watches + accessories to help you make great decisions as to your jeweller of choice. We also have handy Birthstone and Anniversary guides to help you find the ideal jewellery gift too. Described by Sotheby's auction house as "antiques of the future", Shaun Leane's jewellery designs embody a timeless yet modern elegance. Our helpful guide will show you which gemstone, metal or type of jewellery is traditionally associated with your landmark celebration, as well as suggesting items from our range to suit.

read moreAward winning Jacobs is one of Reading's and indeed Berkshire's, most established and trusted family-run businesses, a luxury independent jewellery and watch shop now in its third generation. Established over 70 years ago, the shop specialises in diamond, precious and coloured gemstone jewellery, prestigious watch and jewellery brands plus all the associated services that surround them. In 2019, we won Independent retailer of the year (Professional jeweller magazine ) and Customer event of the year (Retail Jeweller magazine).

read morePlease note: we offer payment by cheque or bank transfer only and require photo ID with proof of address in all these circumstances. Jacobs often buy customers' unwanted jewellery (for example items made from of gold, silver or platinum) or watches and have been trusted in doing so for almost 70 years within Reading and Berkshire. We're always looking for good second hand pieces. Currently watches are not a focus of our attention though we'll always take a look for you. You can also look to part exchange your pieces.

read moreJacobs the Jewellers are pleased to offer tax free shopping for visitors to the UK via our partners at Global Blue. We will guide you through our process and will need a passport & proof of exiting the UK to assist. Our team will be pleased to offer more information, contact us for more information.

read moreOur interest free credit is available for 12, 18 or 24 month terms and the application process is carried out in-store via our iPad application process. It usually takes around half an hour from start to finish. Minimum deposit of 10%, maximum deposit of 50%. Jacobs the Jewellers acts as credit broker/intermediary and not as a lender. Jacobs the Jewellers is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Klarna Bank AB, which is authorised and regulated by the Swedish Financial Services Authority, with limited supervision by the Financial Conduct Authority.

read moreJacobs the Jewellers have been established and trusted in Reading for almost 70 years so you can be confident you will be well looked after. We are the only jewellery shop in the area to offer such a full range of in- house services. For Jewellery repairs, many are carried out in-house on-site so you can have peace of mind they are secure and cared for as well as being performed quickly and efficiently. For more complicated or specialist work, Jacobs has a long established and trusted off-site network of professionals we can call on.

read moreEngraving is usually only on items purchased from us, but on occasion there are exceptions. We can provide a fast service: the inside of wedding rings, cufflinks & presentation gifts such as salvers. We can reproduce company logos on silver as well as handwriting which we have used for that extra-special presentation gift. We also offer the ability to deep seal engrave signet rings or cufflinks with your family crest. Contact us for more information.

read moreWe are authorised service agents for watch brands Bremont, Omega, Rado, Longines, Tag Heuer & Georg Jensen and as such always recommend using their skilled workshops to maintain the integrity of your timepiece. There are standard pricing structures in place and we can advise you - contact us. For many other watch brands Jacobs provides a watch repair service via independent watch workshops who can help and provide estimates on demand. We also offer limited in house battery changes on watches, straps and spares, do visit us for more information as we will need to see your watch.