Ernest Jones - Southampton Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

Unit 17 Upper Level, Westquay Centre, SO15 1QD Southampton, Southampton Westquay, GB


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The staff was very helpful i only wish that the store in west quay waited till after christmas before it closed as i cannot buy a surprise gift now

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not Thank Ella in the Southampton branch enough, for her excellent customer service, efficiency and knowledge when swapping my engagement ring for another. Ella was so knowledgable about each sto... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company! ive travelled to 3 stores 70 miles trying to get a refund for a watch i bought. 1st store refused as they didnt stock the item. 2nd store closed 20 minutes earlier than... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amy in the Southampton branch was amazing. Very helpful and informative. Made us feel very special buying the engagement rings.


Company details

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

About Ernest Jones - Southampton

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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.

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  • Unit 17 Upper Level, Westquay Centre, SO15 1QD, Southampton, Southampton Westquay, United Kingdom

  • 02380635176

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The staff was very helpful i only wish…

The staff was very helpful i only wish that the store in west quay waited till after christmas before it closed as i cannot buy a surprise gift now

November 8, 2023
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Southampton

Hi thank you for taking the time to leave your 4-star review. It’s great to hear you experienced our excellent service. We would love to hear if there is any way we could have improved your experience. Kind regards Pamela

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not Thank Ella enough

Can not Thank Ella in the Southampton branch enough, for her excellent customer service, efficiency and knowledge when swapping my engagement ring for another. Ella was so knowledgable about each stone and truly went above and beyond when helping us, nothing was too much trouble. She was great! Thank you so much :)

August 14, 2023
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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

Do not buy from this company!!!!!

Do not buy from this company! ive travelled to 3 stores 70 miles trying to get a refund for a watch i bought. 1st store refused as they didnt stock the item. 2nd store closed 20 minutes earlier than they advertised over the web. 3rd store the lady manager at southampton was so rude i could not believe she was in customer service! i rang the "resolutions team" and they do absolutely nothing and could not care less no resolution just "nothing we can do". honestly the worst company i have ever dealt with only care if your spending money in their store. your staff need some serious training its abysmal.

May 24, 2023
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Southampton

Hi

Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out.
I am so sorry to hear of the issues you have had with your refund, please call the resolution team again quoting the reference 02268184 and we will look at how we can help you.
Regards
Emma

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a new Omega watch from…

I purchased a new Omega watch from their Portsmouth Branch. The watch failed during the warranty period and was taken to their West Quay branch for repair. They said it could take up to three months to repair !!. It gets worse, the watch was left with them in December 22. I telephoned them on the 29 of April to enquire if the watch was ready. It appears that the watch was back in their possession but failed to inform us due to total incompetence. We wanted a full refund as the watch was not fit for purpose but they challenged and denied any responsibility.

April 29, 2023
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Southampton

Hi David

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback about your experience.

I am so sorry that your watch repair took longer then anticipated. We understand this is frustrating. I also apologise that you feel the store were not able to help with your request.

SO we can look at this further please either contact the store and discuss with the store manager further, or contact us on 0800 458 1066 option 3 and quote 02253693, and one of the team will discuss this with you.

Kind regards
Luke

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a amazing experience at this store…

What a amazing experience at this store very patient and kept me informed about my new watch purchase the Omega constellation range as very undecided about what watch brand to purchase they managed to order other watches in with out any pressure to purchase .the lovely store manager Ella was very honest and her assistant both very patient whilst I chose my purchase , I will 100% return for any other watch or jewellery purchases and would recommend this store , I am very happy with the experience and the whole process as very professional, I’ve been looking to buy a watch for a few weeks and felt a pressure to buy from other jewellery shops but not here ,
Many thanks
And over the moon with the service and watch
Wendy x

August 16, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought an engagement ring last year…

I bought an engagement ring last year and was advised that platinum is the best setting for the diamonds.I took great care to only wear the engagement ring when not working.Therefore was shocked to find a stone was missing.I took the ring back to the shop of purchase and was told a repair would be carried out free of charge as the ring was still under guarantee. The assistant stated that we would receive a quotation for the cost of repair which should be ignored as this was standard procedure.Upon collection I was presented with a bill for £291 stating that the guarantee was void as the ring had impact damage.This was not the case. My disappointment at being sold a faulty ring was therefore compounded by effectively having my honesty questioned- buying your engagement ring and all it symbolises should be a happy memory but now I feel not only let down but insulted. Needless to say I will not purchasing from Ernest Jones again or recommending anyone I know takes that risk either.

August 5, 2022
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Southampton

Hi Joanne,

I can completely understand the disappointment regarding this repair charge for you. Our rings do come with a 12 month warranty for manufacturing faults against the purchase, but additional insurance is had to have been taken out against the purchase for accidental damage to be repaired without charge.

If you would like to dispute this decision, or if you would like to one of our advisors regarding this for further explanation, please give us a call on 0800 458 1066, please select option 3 – your reference number is 01933952.

Kind Regards,
Caitlin

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammed by Ernest Jones

Took my Tag watch into the Southampton branch to be sent to Tag for a battery replacement, with an agreed return date of 6th May 2022. Four days later I was contacted to advise that my battery had been changed and was ready for collection. The reason for the swiftness was that they had completed the battery change in-house rather than returning it to Tag Heuer as agreed. Customer Service are just dismissive and the branch manager just wants to offer a 10% discount. Totally disgusted and definitely feel that I have been scammed!

April 14, 2022
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Southampton

Hello Suzanne,

Thank you for taking the time to write this review.

I am so sorry that you are not happy with the recent visit to store and the fact your watch was not sent away to the suppliers to get a battery change.

I must inform you that the certain stockist stores like Southampton do have trained staff members to be able to change things like battery within the certain stockist of watches sold in store, which is why the store did it instead of sending it to the suppliers.

However if you would like to discuss this further, please call us on 0800 458 1066 option 3 and quote 01875095 and one of the resolution team will be more than happy to discuss this further.

Kind regards
Luke

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Southampton store

I attended the Southampton store Sunday morning due to getting a ring well and truly stuck on my finger. The staff were so friendly, kind and kept my mind focused on other things, as I was in pain by this point. They managed to cut the ring off my finger without causing me any more pain. Without them, I'd probably would of had to go to A and E (other shop did not have a trained person in it), and the NHS have more important to do than cut a ring. Thank you

July 15, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Supposed to have been open at 9am but…

Supposed to have been open at 9am but still closed. Perhaps it has been shut down.

July 12, 2021
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Reply from Ernest Jones - Southampton

HI Stacie thank you for taking the time to contact us and I am really sorry you were unhappy with the service if you can give us a call please with the details on 0800 458 1065 Option 3 we can look into this for you - Many thanks Pamela

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my new watch!

My first real day shopping and I was drawn to Ernest Jones without much
trouble. I am usually more thoughtful before buying any luxury item but it didn't take much to choose a beautiful watch. The assistants were patient and very helpful. It was a perfect purchase and I love my new watch!

July 2, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely Staff!

The staff at the Southampton store were absolutely incredible from start to finish, highly professional, I will definitely be returning!

June 23, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff

Very helpful staff, purchased a Tag watch from the West Quey branch in Southampton after beeing blanked by 4 staff in Goldsmiths.
Manager was very helpful

June 15, 2021

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