Since 1946, John Gowing has been Oxford's friendly neighbourhood jeweller.
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Over 100 years of collective experience in fine jewellery in Oxford.
John Gowing is a family run, independent jewellers and watch specialist located in the heart of central Oxford. Our reputation is based on an eye for exquisite detail, elegance and innovation.
We were looking for wedding gifts for family following our wedding and came across this beautiful little shop in the covered market.
The gentlemen were incredibly helpful, polite and I didn't feel at all forced into a sale or uncomfortable.
There is a piece of jewelry for every budget and the pieces are beautiful.
Amazing service, quality and the shop itself is gorgeous.
We will definitely return.
Thank you!
Sophie Griffiths-Walford
Highly recommend it, if you would like to shop high-quality jewellery and watches from a local place with Oxford long tradition and values. I forgot his name but he, I believe one of the owners, was welcoming, lovely, and accommodating. Not only the piece I bought was so cute (carefully placed in a non-tacky gift box), but the experience of buying it also made me feel good about the purchase. Plus, they offer students discount!
QNNDuke Nguyen
The team were very friendly and forthcoming in the little shop in Oxford at the Covered Market.
I bought my Seiko 5 Sports „Gene Kranz“ Limited Edition and my partner bought a lovely silver bracelet with sweet water pearls. So there is something for both watch enthusiasts and for jewelry collectors.
Volker Hag
I came today to john gowing to ask for a necklace to be repaired
Was served by a friendly patient young woman who was so helpful ,I would like to thank her for her exemplary service even though I only spent a small amount .
Thank you my pendant fits perfectly
K K
I had a loose clasp on of one of my most cherished sterling silver bracelets and the jeweller tightened it with the utmost efficiency— in under a minute and free of charge! Both the jeweller and his partner were very lovely, professional and patient, so I will most definitely be coming back to get the battery on my watch replaced. It’s become such a rarity to find local, family-run shops in Oxford, so please don’t forget to check it out during your next visit to the Covered Market!
Dana Vuckovic
Recommended here by TAG Heuer, wonderfully kept little shop to get my battery replaced and finished in around a hour! Superlative quality of work and service workmanship as well as quality staff service and know how to guarantee a new returning customer 😉
Thank you to the guys here especially the lady that dealt with me, I couldn’t be more grateful!!
Robert Penny
Over 100 years of collective experience in fine jewellery in Oxford.