James Newman Jewellery Reviews 51

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James and team have created the most beautiful Toi et Moi engagement ring for us. I knew James’ work was amazing (I have a beautiful Gaia emerald ring already) and had to have him design my engagemen... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exhausted from hours of searching Birmingham Jewellery Quarter for the engagement ring that was 'the one' we finally came across James' shop on Vyse Street. A complete breath of fresh air! An incredib... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is a wonderfully talented designer and maker of jewellery. We first discovered him when we were looking for a ring for my daughters 21st birthday without much idea of what we wanted. James worke... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is a fantastic designer with a great eye for detail who combines vision with great craftsmanship. He created the perfect ring for my wife’s 25th anniversary present. A beautiful stone that was p... See more

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  1. Jeweler
  2. Jewelry Designer
  3. Jewellery Manufacturer
  4. Jewelry Store

About James Newman Jewellery

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James Newman is an award winning and renowned contemporary jewellery designer who specialises in bespoke commissions and collections in gold, platinum, and diamonds.

James Newman Jewellery has consistently expanded and established itself in Birmingham after establishing its roots there. We're happy to be a part of the fabric that makes the Jewellery Quarter, with its rich history of jewellery making, such a unique site to visit.

We are committed to the preservation and growth of Birmingham's jewellery industry, and we are pleased to be one of the few UK-based, independent designer jewellers, creating our own unique designs in-house for clients all over the world.

James has made it his business to seek out and nurture the finest talent within the industry and currently leads a growing team, all of whom are committed to providing customers with a memorable and unique experience.

"We are committed to providing customers with a memorable and unique experience." - James Newman

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great jewellery and customer service

I've bought several pieces of jewellery from James Newman over the last few years, and in addition to the quality of workmanship, the customer service is fantastic.

August 25, 2023
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Thanks, greatly appreciated 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful jewellers

The experience of buying my wedding ring at James Newman Jewellery was wonderfully happy. James and his team were so welcoming, patient and full of expert advice and kindness. They are highly skilled artisans, and as someone who makes jewellery as a hobby, it was a delight to see their studio and learn about the techniques they used to make my ring and others in the shop. Thank you to James and his team for such a wonderful piece of jewellery and such a happy day!

July 1, 2023
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We'll get you on the bench next time! 😀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful design!

It is my second time that I bought a ring with them and I have to say that in addition to the fact that they are so beautiful, the service and customer service are incredibly good.! Fully recommend it

July 28, 2023
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🙏 thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completely unique jewellery made by James Newman

We bought a James Newman engagement ring around 15 years ago from a shop in Chester. Unfortunately the ring was lost and never found. So I contacted James directly and explained that I’d like to replace the ring as a surprise for my partners 50th. James actually remembered the ring and made a beautiful copy which obviously did the trick as we then got married 6 months later. We did, of course, visit James first to choose our wedding rings and again they are just as beautiful as the engagement ring.
Not only is James Newmans jewellery beautifully unique but James and his colleagues are genuine lovely friendly people, laid back professionalism.

July 15, 2023
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Love that, new strap line "laid back professionalism" 🙏😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inheritance remodel

After seeing James jewellery on Instagram I approached him with regard to making an inheritance piece of jewellery from my late mums wedding and engagement rings.
From the drawings to the collection of the finished ring I was impressed with how professional and empathetic he was to my requests
My ring is everything and more than I could have imagined
Thank you to you James and your lovely team

June 17, 2023
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Hi Tracy, It was a pleasure to work with you on this. Glad we could bring the elements together and make such a special piece for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once-in-a-lifetime experience

My husband and I were looking for a jeweller to make my engagement ring similar to a design I'd seen and loved. We found James through a wander around the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, and I'm so glad we did! He made the whole process feel so special - I will never forget the moment of actually choosing which diamond was to go in my ring, or trying on the silver version to check the fit before the final version was made. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the ring I have is absolutely beautiful - I often get comments on it. I highly recommend! Thank you very much James and team.

June 17, 2022
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Reviews like this really do make our day Kirsten! We are happy you found us too and we could make the experience so special for you. Thank you for choosing us!
- James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Silver Wedding Anniversary Ring

My husband and I booked an appointment to design a ring for our Silver Wedding Anniversary. However, we ended up buying one from the shop which was ready made. There’s not a way to express what an incredible experience we had. James is lovely, personable and the whole experience was very special. We shall be back, of that I have no doubt!

May 6, 2023
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thank you for this wonderful review Lexie. We really do strive to make every experience special and we are thrilled you have had this. We look forward to seeing you back in!
- James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning Birthday Ring - Prehnite Gaia

We happened upon James Newman Jewellery back in 2008 and have returned numerous times and quite honestly I wouldn’t buy jewellery from anywhere else. The designs are outstanding, the service and quality are second to none and the choice of jewellery covers all price brackets.
Hope to come back and see you next year.

April 29, 2023
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It is always a pleasure to see you and we hope to welcome you back through the door again soon.

- James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beyond grateful!!

James and his team are the most wonderful and talented jewellers. I recently had my engagement ring repaired and the results are beyond what I could have hoped for. They have given me the greatest gift and I am truly thankful. I cannot wait to come back to visit the creative and inspiring team to discuss our wedding bands. Thank you so much!

April 21, 2023
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thank you for these thoughtful words Kay, we really do appreciate it.

- James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute amazing shop with amazing…

Absolute amazing shop with amazing people. Would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for jewelry to visit them. They are very warm people and give great advice and will look after your every need. We couldn't be happier. Thank you very much.

April 21, 2023
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Adam these kind words are wonderful to read, we really hope to welcome you back soon!

- James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful

I'm completely delighted with the service and quality workmanship that I had from James. We had a bespoke engagement/wedding ring made.
James talked us through everything, listened perfectly to what we wanted and designed everything perfectly.
I had chosen what I wanted and it was most important to me that the quality of the diaminds showed through. I couldn't put the right date in as "The Computer" wouldn't let me, but I have had my ring for about 10 years and still it is admired and commented about from many other people and I glance at it and think "WoW" all the time. Thanks James for a fabulous piece of jewellery.

April 18, 2022
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thank you for this kind review Nicola! Making your bespoke rings was a pleasure and we are thrilled you have been so happy with the results. Our jewellery is made to last and bring happiness for a lifetime. We hope to welcome you back through the doors soon.

- James

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable

Unbelievable- I found James website online and decided to attend his store prior to purchasing the flux ring. Everyone was so helpful and quickly sorted my order. The ring is amazing and looks great on. Perfect for remember the special achievement. Thank you so much!

October 22, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted 😀

We’re completely delighted with the service and quality workmanship that we received from James. We had a bespoke pendant made and a wedding band made, and another ring altered.
James talked us through everything, listened perfectly to what we wanted and designed everything perfectly.
What we wanted wasn’t exactly along James’ usual style, but that wasn’t an issue at all and we’re so pleased that we went to James.

June 25, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A truly beautiful ring made by a lovely team

James and the team were absolutely lovely. I didn't know anything about getting a bespoke ring made but I did know what I was looking for and my sister had drawn something for me. I showed it to James and he took the time to listen to me, discuss all the possibilities and answer my many questions about the process, so I knew exactly what was going on at every stage. The result was a truly beautiful ring with ocean blue sapphires, that look amazing especially in the sunlight, set in the warmth of white gold. I was a little lost for words when he showed me the finished ring! James gave my ring a mixture of a satin and polished finish which brings out the ring's features. His design choices were prefect. I am very grateful to him and the team as I have spent years looking for my perfect ring and now I have it and it will be with me always. A really positive and exciting experience from start to finish. Thank you :-)

May 16, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service throughout.

I worked with James to design a bespoke ring. He had patience with me as several ideas were suggested and several stones were considered. Eventually the end result was one far greater than I could of dreamt of. All thanks to James!

May 6, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A journey to the perfect ring

Having travelled to the Jewellery Quarter to look for a statement ring for my Wife's 10th wedding anniversary, she did not know specifically what design she wanted.

There are a major amount of standard off the shelf rings amongst the many stores in the Quarter, but we found upon a small store which was clearly a custom designer of differing jewellery and so the journey started.

Mary gave the design team an idea of the type of ring she was looking for and the stones she wanted in the ring.

Mary was shown a few ideas of previous work they had done and discussed what was possible.

The time they took to listen to Mary's requirements was exceptionally professional, no pressure to go in a another direction.

After 1 hour we had a design concept and agreement made.

2 weeks later she was sent a CAD design of the ring and a week later a mock up of the ring.

4 weeks later advised the ring was finished and off the Birmingham we went.

The ring exceeded all Mary's expectations and is thrilled to bits with it.

From walking through the doors to collecting the finished ring this has been not just a purchase but an experience we both will not forget.

We can recommend James and his highly talented team of Artisans to anyone looking for the perfect customised special piece of Jewellery.

April 25, 2022
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thank you so much for this simply wonderful review Frazer! We are thrilled that the entire experience has been so enjoyable for you.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work on your project from start to finish and we hope to see you again in the future! We strive to create an environment where our customers ideas can flourish into beautiful unique jewellery. Again, thank you for this brilliant review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

resizing

Sent my rings for resizing and, bish bash bosh, that's exactly what happened
I couldn't be happier.

April 18, 2022
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thanks for these kind words Peter! We are thrilled you have been so pleased with our service!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rings beautifully designed and made

James and the team were really lovely, helping us design our wedding rings and ensuring they were beautifully made in a short timescale. We love them. Would definitely highly recommend.

April 12, 2022
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thank for this wonderful review Laura, it has been a pleasure working on your project from start to finish.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible service

Incredible service. We felt well taken care of. The discussion and design of our bespoke wedding bands was not only educational but it was also enjoyable. James and the rest of the team were kind, patient, and let’s not forget wildly talented. We are so happy with our experience and will continue to be loyal customers.

April 11, 2022
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Reply from James Newman Jewellery

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to work on your bespoke project and we are thrilled you are so pleased with the final product. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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