I came across Ebony Jewellers on a mini break to explore Chichester, and was instantly drawn to a...
First impressions are very important, or so they say, and a well thought out window with a curated selection really does indicate you’re about to walk into a place with a real passion for what they do - meaning they normally do it bloody well!
I was only meaning to window shop (says every woman ever) but was immediately drawn to a beautiful vintage sapphire and brilliant cut diamond gold cluster.
I met with Simon and Mary, who were ever so kind and knowledgable. They took the time to look at the ring with me and were very honest when I suggested trading in a trilogy sapphire ring I already had on for this very different style. In short, the sapphire I had was a small Burmese in comparison to this Ceylon sapphire and they explained to me what this meant and that it needed to be a choice of the heart as I would be taking a stone of a lesser colour. I’m really not sure another jeweller would have been quite so genuine but for that I was grateful.
A few days later - I’m in love with the cluster but sorely miss my original ring largely due to sentimental reasons (my first “big girl purchase” - apparently I’m crap at goodbyes!)
I contacted Ebony and arranged to come in as soon as I could. On arriving, I was met with the equally lovely Seamus and Cian, who sourced my ring back from being lined up for rhodium replating and kindly took a look at some old gold jewellery I had which I hoped I could perhaps offer as a trade instead and pay the difference. Ebony’s gave me a very good price and allowed me to settle the balance.
I now have two very sentimental rings for life and many reasons to make Ebony my jeweller of choice for years to come.
If you haven’t sourced your jewellery through this wonderful family, you are sorely missing out!
Thank you all so much. 🫶🏼