Austen & BlakeReviews 

4,434
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 1,301 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly demeanor, making the process of choosing and designing rings enjoyable and stress-free. Many people highlight the exceptional service, noting that the team goes above and beyond to guide them through their purchase, provide great suggestions, and offer clear explanations from start to finish. Reviewers are delighted with the products, describing the rings as beautiful, exactly as described, and of high quality, often exceeding expectations. However, some customers also noted issues with communication and customer service, experiencing a lack of proactive updates and slow response times, particularly when dealing with resizing or custom orders. A few people reported non-existent communication from head office and difficulties tracking their orders, leading to stress and disappointment. There were also instances of rings being sized incorrectly and damage occurring during resizing, which further contributed to negative experiences with the customer service department.

What people talk about most

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, often highlighting their professionalism, kindness, and... See more

Product

Customers generally express delight with the product, often praising the beautiful engraving, delicate... See more

Service

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User experience

People report positive experiences with user experience, often describing it as stress-free, simple, and... See more

Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Popped into the Shop in Edinburgh without an appointment & left having purchased our wedding rings… Shona was yet again absolutely fantastic help in choosing our wedding rings. Very professio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought an eternity ring for my wife, arrived at the time promised (the earlier side of the delivery window, which was nice!) and all seems to be exactly as described. Excellent packaging for delivery... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience choosing an engagement ring for my partner. Alanna was brilliant and took away a lot of stress from the process. She talked through designs and sizing and provided some great s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow. Brilliant team in Newcastle, great service to guide you through your purchase, kept updated right through the buying journey through to delivery. Would always recommend, but in the very best way,... See more


Company details

  1. Jewelry Store
  2. Fashion Accessories Store
  3. Jeweler
  4. Jewelry Designer
  5. Jewellery Manufacturer

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Our mission
Austen & Blake is a luxury diamond jeweller established to make custom-made jewellery accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone.

We’re here to celebrate your occasion with you. From engagement rings to wedding rings, special occasions or everyday looks, our team works closely with you to bring your vision to life. Every piece is one-of-a-kind and unique to you.

With expert craftsmanship and trusted guidance, we’ve helped over 20,000 happy customers create their dream designs. Plus, you could save up to 60% compared to high-street jewellers as every piece is made-to-order.

Discover our full range at www.austenblake.com or visit one of our 15+ locations across the UK, as well as in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with William

Great experience with William - relaxed and easy to talk to, offered good advice when purchasing our wedding rings - couldn’t recommend more, thank you!

May 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valen was simply fabulous the ring I…

Valen was simply fabulous the ring I ordered is amazing and the prosecco we received on both ordering and receiving was a lovely touch I just wished we were rich so I could order items from you more 😁

May 21, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and professional

We had a great experience buying our rings at Austen and Blake. William took the time to understand what we were looking for and was professional and personable throughout. It was a smooth and positive experience, with us receiving great service from first walking into the shop through to choosing, sizing and picking up our rings. Thanks!

May 15, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Excellent when meeting to choose a…

Excellent when meeting to choose a ring. Poor with the follow through and customer service

May 12, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We apologise for the quality of service you received after placing your order not meeting your expectations. We sincerely appreciate your feedback concerning this

Thank you again,

The Austen & Blake team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sensational Experience

What a fantastic visit! Came in looking for something very specific and was greeted warmly and excellently served by William. He had all the answers and got me exactly what I was looking for. The entire process was incredible and I can’t thank you enough for all of your help Will. 💕

May 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I walked in was immediately offered

I walked in was immediately offered. a drink and a seat. Then we got down to business
I ordered a ring that was supposed to tk be close to £2500 but with the discount I paid just under £2000 for. High quality ring. Dorota took care of me the snails time keeping me updated on the manufacturing. I could not as for anymore.

May 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both my now wife and I went to Austen &…

Both my now wife and I went to Austen & Blake to get our engagement and wedding rings. I proposed first and told my wife how good and easy the process was for me, so she decided to go to Austen & Blake too. Everyone was so helpful but Suzann in particular was absolutely amazing from start to finish. It was really nice for us to have her be a part of both of our plannings chapters. Great staff and service all round.

May 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An absolute must for wedding rings!

Abbie was so helpful! When we entered the store we felt so relaxed as Abbie made us feel at ease. She answered all our questions and gave us a lovely experience. We ended up finding our dream wedding rings! Thank you so much!

May 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Choosing an engagement ring

Sara was very welcoming, and straight away I felt at ease. I felt comfortable to try on as many styles as I liked in order to find my ring. I most liked that I was able to tweek the style I chose to make it perfect for me. I am really happy with my choice, and would definitely return in the future.

May 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely professional service…

Had a really comforting phone call and appointment with Abbie to go through my ring choice.

Very calm experience and I was not pushed in any way making a more expensive purchased which I really appreciated. Brilliant

May 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their ‘Custom Ring’ service is a scam

The ring I wanted only came in a width of 3mm or 4mm. My fiancé and I were told in the showroom in order to get the ring in a 3.5mm width band we’d have to place a none refundable £150 deposit, in order to create a CAD image to then proceed with a ‘custom ring’. Bearing in mind the 4mm ring is listed on their website for £421 with discount, we were promised by the showroom assistant the 3.5mm custom ring would end up costing less than this in total, around £400 we were told (deposit included). We waited well over a week for the CAD image (after being told it would be a couple of days) and were quoted a final price of £599 which we expressed our complete surprise at. We have had no response since.

We feel like we have been totally mislead and scammed into paying the £150 deposit. We would categorically not have not placed the deposit if we had been given any indication the final price would be £599. We made them aware our wedding is only a few weeks away & we feel totally taken advantage of. This whole process has just caused us more stress. We hope to get our £150 back but we don’t hold much hope for this.

May 10, 2026
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