Ernest Jones - Exeter Reviews 28

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

211-212 High Street, EX4 3ED Exeter, Exeter, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife's Omega watch needed a new battery. Took it into a shop in Tiverton and afterwards it wouldn't adjust. So drove to Ernest Jones in Exeter. The staff were extremely helpful and the watch was re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to Ernest Jones in Exeter on Wednesday, was sold an eternity ring that was on sale in another branch, was promised the ring Saturday, didn’t arrive! After much talking by another assistant, was t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’d highly recommend this store - good selection and staff very friendly. Joanna dealt with us and was absolutely fantastic - extremely knowledgeable, helpful and patient, and nothing was too much tr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came here to purchase an engagement ring and Jack was really helpful. He was very knowledgeable and he was able to answer my many questions with ease. His assistance made choosing out a ring a more en... See more


Company details

  1. Jewelry Store
  2. Jewelry Repair Service
  3. Watch Repair Service
  4. Watch Store

About Ernest Jones - Exeter

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Whether you’re looking to mark that special milestone or choose a timeless gift that shows your loved ones how much you care, at Ernest Jones we’re here to help you turn those moments into memories.

Our welcoming team of experts will guide you through our carefully curated selection of prestige watches, sparkling diamonds, and desirable jewellery,

Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, we are at your service to help you find not just a gift, but THE gift. Our click and collect, by appointment, online consultations with an expert, live chat and virtual try on tools offer you the reassurance you need to feel confident in your purchase.

The Watch Experts



As watch experts, we are here to help you choose a timepiece. Browse our curated collection of prestige brands including Omega, Tag Heuer, Tudor, Breitling, Bremont, Cartier, and Chopard.

We understand that your luxury Swiss watch means a lot to you and that you’ll want to maintain it properly, and our after-care service will ensure your timepiece is properly maintained.

At Your Service



We know your purchase is just the start of the memory not the end. Our expert team offer restoration, cleaning and repairs to keep your precious diamond and other jewellery looking its best. Trusted and reliable, we’re always at your service, no matter when you need us.

Here For You From ‘I Do’



From the moment you realise they’re ‘the one’ to your big day and beyond, we’re here to support your special day. As bridal experts, our teams can guide you with choosing the perfect engagement ring, to your wedding bands and gifting needs.

Contact info

  • 211-212 High Street, EX4 3ED, Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom

  • 01392436883

3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

Hello, I wanted to say thank you for the lovely retail experience I had with the Earnest Jones store in Exeter last Saturday. In particular I would like to thank 'Rebecca 'for her kind help and professionalism. The store gave me and my wife excellent Customer Service and once again showed why we buy from them. Thank you and the watch is lovely

November 29, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sadly the price of the necklace had…

Sadly the price of the necklace had gone up by about £45 since i saw it in your shop so disappointed it had gone up in price as when i saw it in the shop it was £345 it’s to replace one that was mislaid and never found so a bit disappointed at the price

October 12, 2025
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for your feedback and I am sorry for any disappointment caused.

We would confirm that periodically, our prices are reviewed and increases may occur. If you would like to give us a call on 0800 458 1066 (opt 3), we will be happy to discuss this matter further with you. Your case number is CS2704860.

Kind regards,

Beck

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

My wife's Omega watch needed a new battery. Took it into a shop in Tiverton and afterwards it wouldn't adjust. So drove to Ernest Jones in Exeter. The staff were extremely helpful and the watch was repaired on the spot by their technician and we were then told there would be no charge. We couldn't have been treated more courteously or given better service. Thank you very much!

June 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Judged as we walked in!

Visited the Exeter store today, looking to buy a Hugo Boss watch for my son's 18th birthday. Was 'greeted' by an older blonde lady who did not disguise that she was looking us up and down!! Asked to view two watches my son liked and she told us to take a seat when she took the watches out of the window. I mentioned it was for his 18th and she asked when his birthday is. My son replied with August. She then went on to say 'oh that's ages away'. My son tried both watches and decided that he really liked one in particular. I asked him to think about it as we were going to be in Exeter for a few hours. On leaving the shop, my son, husband and I all commented on the way the lady had looked at us and agreed that we would not be buying the watch from her!!
We went up the road and found the same watch in John Lewis. We had an amazingly friendly sales assistant serving us who was just lovely and so we purchased it from there. We had the funds all ready to pay the nearly £300 so I guess the moral of the story is never judge a book by its cover - we may not wear designer but we both work full time so can afford to make purchases. Shame because my husband bought my engagement, wedding and eternity rings from the lovely ladies in your Truro store back in 2017/18 spending approx £3500 but we will not be stepping in to the Exeter store again!!

May 5, 2025
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hi Hayley,

Thank you for taking the time and trouble in bringing this matter to our attention and I am sorry to learn of your experience.

We would like the opportunity to discuss this further with you, to help us better understand what had happened. When it is convenient, please give us a call on 0800 458 1066 (opt 3), your case number is CS2640123.

Kind regards,

Beck

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i wouldn't recommend them

i wouldn't recommend them, i had bad experience brought matching set of earrings and necklace,£300
i wanted to surprise my wife on our anniversary
so i wasn't sure if she would like it so i asked x2 members of staff,if she doesn't like do i have the right to exchange or have full refund
they both said yes as long as i dont wear the earrings or take them out the box,
turn out my wife didnt like the set so we went back the next day she chose different necklace,so we asked if we could swap them to find that she had broken she seal we didnt even know about the seal,we said we havent worn them my wife only looked at the necklace she called then menager he was rude and straight to the pint seal is broken im not taking them back,
i said is not even been 24h we didn't know about the seal he insisted im not taking them back, 2 weeks back and forwards with emails, and in the end they refused to refund me or even offered to replace the necklace and i keep the earrings.

im never buying from them i wouldn't recommend them either, shop is in Exeter Devon

January 4, 2025
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hi Visiamg AMG,

Thank you for reaching out to us and I do apologise for any disappointment caused.

If you would like to contact us on 0800 458 1066 (opt 3), a colleague would be more than happy to discuss this further with you. Your case number is CS2597542.

Kind regards,

Beck

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Engagement Ring

Came here to purchase an engagement ring and Jack was really helpful. He was very knowledgeable and he was able to answer my many questions with ease. His assistance made choosing out a ring a more enjoyable experience and I would recommend it. Thanks for your help Jack, she loved the ring!

April 25, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sad state of affairs

Went to Ernest Jones in Exeter on Wednesday, was sold an eternity ring that was on sale in another branch, was promised the ring Saturday, didn’t arrive! After much talking by another assistant, was told hadn’t been despatched and she would call head office Monday. Call back Monday, no ring now and couldn’t help me, would try district manager and get back to me. No call Tuesday. Wednesday I chase and they call back later saying no delivery, no ring, refund, gave bank details, got a call back from their banking dept needed to repeat bank details, was nervous as person sounded like she was working from home and said if I didn’t confirm details I’d have to wait til 8th April as there was a big office clean! All in all what should have been a nice buying experience turned into an absolute joke!

March 20, 2024
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hi Turner,

Thank you for contacting us and I am sorry that there had been an issue with your order and this needed to be cancelled.

I can see that my colleague has now arranged the refund for you, to save you the inconvenience of having to return to the store and this should be credited back to your account shortly, if not already.

It is correct, where we arrange a refund centrally, we would need a two person authorisation and confirm the details with you twice, this is standard procedure to ensure we have the correct details.

We never wish a customer to be in the position, where they are without the item that they have chosen and I apologise for any upset caused on this occasion.

Kind regards,

Beck

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant staff member

Went in to Exeter store yesterday to get a new watch. Sales staff, Jack, was really helpful and knowledgeable and is a credit to Ernest Jones. Great customer service, and he managed to upsell too!!
Thank you

February 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

I went into the Exeter store to ask for some advice on a ring I had which had become mis-shaped and the staff were so polite and helpful. They fixed my ring in store within a few minutes and the whole process was very simple. Couldn’t recommend this store enough and the staff.

November 22, 2023
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hi thank you for taking the time to leave your 5-star review. It’s great to hear you experienced our excellent service. Kind regards Pamela

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’d highly recommend this store

We’d highly recommend this store - good selection and staff very friendly. Joanna dealt with us and was absolutely fantastic - extremely knowledgeable, helpful and patient, and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you!

August 9, 2023
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

thanks for taking the time to leave your 5-star review. It’s great to hear you experienced our excellent service. Kind regards Pamela

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Atrocious service

Atrocious service. Absolute cock up of a repair job that's after the guy identifying a white gold diamond bracelet as being silver and zirconia then having to back track later.the repair gad to go back to be finshed properly after the manager stating it was tough as that's the result of the repair....head office offered a £50 voucher as if that made the problem OK...refused the voucher as thats accepting shoddy work and encouraging them not to give a stuff about the next customers items as a voucher will solve it.only wanted a quality repair to a problem that should never have happened in the 1st place..Will never use erbest jones again after a combination of incorrect identification of an item by a so called trained proffesional,abrupt and dismissive member of staff,manager that said tough that's the result of the repair in a dismissive & argumentative and arrogant manner..let alone the shoddy workmanship that seems to be accepted...Upon collecting the manager stood behind us while the very good lad (hopefully he will get to work at a proper jewellers with some reputation in the future)dealt with our collection, the lad explained the item had obviously been missed when it passed through there quality control and was very sorry which was a bit of a laugh after the Manager stating that's the result of the repair and could clearly see the poor quality of workmanship.Disgusting you recieved a long letter explaining the events case ref
ref:_00D20BOPv._5004LUxMzw:ref ] we will not be calling to discuss

July 26, 2023
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hi Daren,

Thank you for contacting us.

I am sorry to learn of your experience and that you were not happy to accept the gesture that had been offered in acknowledgement of this.

If you would like to give us a call on 0800 458 1066 (option 3), we would like the opportunity to discuss this further with you and understand better what has happened. Your case number is CS2306011.

Kind regards,

Beck

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had roughly £1.2k to spend on an…

I had roughly £1.2k to spend on an eternity ring & I had seen a few I liked online on EJ’s website.
I was disappointed that only two were held in the Exeter store and even more disappointed & shocked when the lady said to me that I would have to pay a deposit to get the rings I wanted to see in the store. What? I have to pay a deposit so you bring your own rings in store so then I can try them and potentially buy one? This is absolutely ludicrous and of course it put me off completely from ever entering this store at all! This is really shocking customer service.

May 1, 2022
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hello there,

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and provide us with this feedback on your experience in store.

I am so sorry to hear you were not happy with the service you were given.

The reason the store ask you for a deposit is because they can put your name down on the ring, which stops that ring being sold to someone, I understand that you may not want to do that, but it just helps the store hold the ring for you as a customer.

I will pass this feedback onto the store, so they can look at improving in the future.

Thank you for your time.

Kind regards
Luke

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Watch strap still doesn't fit after 2 visits...!

We bought a Longine watch for £1300+ but were not asked which strap size to put on it. When we received it, the strap was way too short.We travelled 50 miles(and back) to Exeter where they told us "all straps are standard size" whence they then measured my wrist and sent it off with a 3 week leadtime. My wife travelled the 100 mile round trip to pick it up and when I tried it at home, the strap was a 21cm length NOT the 24cm.measured and specified in the shop.
We are now expected to travel another 100 mile round trip to correct their mistake! There was an air of apathy in the Exeter shop and we are unimpressed with such poor customer service.

October 19, 2021
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Exeter

Hello Frederick, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback on your experience! I am so sorry to hear that the store have not been very helpful in your issue with the watch strap and have had to travel to and from the store. Please call us on 0800 458 1066 option 3 and quote 01769828, and we will be more than happy to discuss this with you. Kind regards Luke

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

We purchased a ring from Ernest Jones in Exeter where we received very friendly and professional customer service from Hetty.

Hetty was extremely helpful during the ring selection process. She was attentive to our needs, patient and offered good and impartial advice. Hetty even telephoned us a few days later to ensure that we were happy with our purchase…!

Based on our experience, we would not hesitate to recommend the team in Exeter as they are knowledgeable and deliver a high standard of customer care.

June 21, 2021

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