Shipton & Co Reviews 1,685

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 218 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality of the products, often highlighting the beautiful and imaginative designs of the jewelry. Many people also appreciate the efficient ordering process and the reliable delivery service, noting that items arrive quickly, well-packaged, and often within the estimated timeframe. The customer service is frequently described as helpful and polite, with many consumers having positive interactions. However, some customers experienced issues with delivery times, finding them slower than expected or lacking tracking information. A few other people also felt that the quality of certain items did not meet their expectations, citing issues like thin silver or cheap beads. There were also isolated reports of missing items in orders and one instance of a product not matching its description.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It is easy to order from the website. I don't understand why they ask for reviews of items, but the website never posts them against the item. It would be helpful if the item review was published. Del... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having used Shipton's for many years. Special occasions. Anniversaries. Birthdays. But also for the ". Just because gifts" Those times when words aren't quite enough. And the choices given by Shiptons... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another purchase I am very pleased with. Arrived very quickly well within the time estimated. Ordered The Tree of Life and free Secret Sparkle earrings as a birthday gift, I will be very happy to p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipton's jewellery is accurately presented in the catalogue and online, as to its stones, colour, metal and size. It arrives safely packaged and is a joy to wear. Faultless, with new and exciting des... See more

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Company details

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

Written by the company

Since Albert Edward Shipton founded the company back in 1870, five generations of his family have honoured the original vision - to create spectacular jewellery with precious diamonds and rare gemstones gathered from the world's most remote locations. What sets Shipton & Co apart indeed is the dazzling quality of these gemstones which are ethically sourced and hand selected for you today by the founder's great great grandson, Jasper May. An acclaimed gemmologist, he brings both life-long study and inherited skill to his creative work.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff could not have been kinder…

The staff could not have been kinder and more helpful if they had tried. Had I been going to purchase a very expensive piece of jewellery I could not have been made to feel more valued. Nothing was too much trouble for the two ladies on the day. I cannot recommend this shop and its staff too highly. Will definitely go there again

May 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went into Keswick shop as we often…

We went into Keswick shop as we often do, and there has at times we have not experienced the service we expected but this was I must say was a fair number of years ago to be honest, Monday we went in and purchased a necklace the lady in there was so lovely, approachable, professional, friendly and welcoming, great customer service, we went back today the gentleman in there was again so friendly, polite, helpful making us feel welcome, he made time to have a plesent chat and went out of his way to find exactly what we wanted.
Wonderful service, and the shop itself looked bright, inviting and well stocked.
Highly recommend.

May 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, thank you. The ring I bought is beautiful, as are the many other rings I’ve purchased from Shipton & Co. I received it in good time too. I needed to contact customer service as I wanted to use a couple of vouchers I had, the person I spoke with was very helpful.

May 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

friendly & knowledgeable

I have been going to the Scarborough shop regularly for 40 years and have always found the staff friendly and knowledgeable.

April 25, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thanks for your loyalty over the last 40 years. We really appreciate your continued support and it’s wonderful to hear that our Scarborough team has consistently been friendly and knowledgeable. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I purchased a silver ring with cubic…

I purchased a silver ring with cubic zirconia stones. I am very pleased with the design but where the ring has been made larger the silver is paper thin and after wearing it a couple of times it’s already going out of shape so not worth the £45 paid.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you like the design of the ring, but we’re sorry to hear that you’ve been disappointed with the thinness of the silver. That’s not the standard we aim for. Please get in touch with our customer service and we will see if there is anything we can do :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

It is easy to order from the website. I don't understand why they ask for reviews of items, but the website never posts them against the item. It would be helpful if the item review was published. Delivery was fairly quick, but, again, it would be helpful to know when the package was despatched.

April 4, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the website easy to use and that your order arrived quickly. We also appreciate your comments about product reviews and dispatch updates. Feedback like this is really helpful, and we’ll pass it on to the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product

Excellent product. Website description needed amending

April 27, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear you’re happy with the product. We also appreciate your comment about the website description and will review it with the team to make sure the information is as clear and accurate as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent online jewellery store

Good choice of items with a good range of prices. I love browsing the website. Purchased quite a few things over the years, most recently an owl carving. Delivery times are much improved from a few years ago. I would be happy to see more silver settings for the gems, but on the whole an excellent company for jewellery purchases.

March 26, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoy browsing our website and appreciate the variety of items and price ranges we offer.
We’re glad you’ve noticed the improvements in our delivery times, and we hope you’re delighted with your recent owl carving purchase. Thank you as well for your suggestion about offering more silver settings for our gems—we really value this kind of feedback and will be sure to pass it along to our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

This is a brilliant company which I trust implicitly. The goods are beautiful and come packed well and quickly. I would willingly recommend them to anyone

April 10, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you trust us and that you’ve had such a positive experience with both the quality of our jewellery and our delivery service. It’s great to know everything arrived quickly and well packaged.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Felt secure in knowing the goods I paid…

Felt secure in knowing the goods I paid for by phone arrived intact and I did not have to chase Shipton’s for my purchase. Have always been very pleased with the jewellery. Well made and looks much better and nicer in reality. Well done Shipton.

April 10, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you felt secure throughout your order and that everything arrived safely without any hassle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contacted Shipton yesterday…

Contacted Shipton yesterday afternoon,searching for am eternity ring...gave Michelle the details of the ring I was looking for and the price range i was willing to pay...I needed it urgently for a forthcoming wedding on Thurs this week...she was superb in customer care and her help was excellent...drove through to Keswick from Carlisle on Sunday morning and was met by a lovely lady ( Michelle) whose approach to me was second to none...found an absolutely stunning eternity ring...we negotiated a price which again was excellent and I was more than willing to pay for...thank-you Michelle...I will most definitely return one day...very highly recommended...check it out...

March 29, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted Michelle was able to help you find the perfect eternity ring in time for such a special occasion. I’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to her and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first order with Shipton & Co…and more

I made my first order with Shipton & Co about a year ago and was happy to get a free gift and money off voucher with my order. I like the blue boxes that the jewellery arrives in. So I have placed more orders since then, and each time I get a free gift and money off voucher. I have been looking out for their sales - money off selected items and very good value. Recently I phoned Shipton & Co to ask for repair or replacement for a damaged item after a few weeks use. I was expecting to pay but there was no charge at all. Their caring attitude makes me feel like Shipton & Co is a family. They have old fashioned honesty and values.

March 23, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted you’ve been pleased with your orders, and that our offers and little extras have added to your experience.
It’s especially lovely to hear your kind words about our service—we always aim to look after our customers in the way we’d hope to be treated ourselves.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

|Great

Phoned to place an order, easy to talk to, knowledgeable about products. Friendly.

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased you found our team friendly, knowledgeable and easy to deal with—it’s exactly the service we aim to provide.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good clear website & good description…

Good clear website & good description of jewellery. Had brought from shop in past & had great customer experience then. Quick delivery really pleased with items thank you

March 15, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased you’ve enjoyed both your in-store and online experience with us, and that everything arrived quickly. Delighted you’re pleased with your items.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful customer service

I have purchased items from this company for a number of years with no problems. However, I bought a bracelet for my daughter for Christmas which was faulty so she returned it and ordered a different one which broke. My daughter spent many weeks trying to get them to refund the money before finally telling me what happened. Since then I have been trying to get the money refunded to me. They have finally told me that the money has been refunded via Link Pay (who I have not heard of) because they claim that this is the medium I used, which is totally incorrect because I only ever use my debit card or PayPal. Plus they are only prepared to pay me £10 less than the original price. I would definitely not buy from them again

March 23, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your review, and I’m very sorry to hear about your experience.
This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, especially for a long-standing customer. I completely understand how frustrating this must have been, particularly given the issues with both bracelets and the time it has taken to resolve the refund.
The concerns you’ve raised around the refund method and amount are important, and I would like to look into this properly for you. We will be in touch shortly.
We truly value your past custom and are very sorry this experience has let you down.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very memorable significant gift and experience.

We were spending the day in Keswick and wanted to see if we could find an extra special ring for our very precious daughter for a very significant birthday . We were with friends and just called in by chance. The service was amazing and immediate. The ring we needed was her birth stone. Steve and Michelle brought out every ring with an aquamarine stone in. They were beyond professional and attentive. We eventually found a gorgeous ring that needed downsizing. This was Saturday the 1st March and we needed it for Monday 9th as it was really important she received this special gift from her parents as a memory token. We live in Newcastle and the post isn’t good here but they said they would do their very best to get it sized for us to come and collect it. We left the shop and felt reassured they would do their very best best to accommodate us. We wondered all week if we would get her ring and to our delight Steve rang us up to tell us the ring had been sized and delivered to their shop. I can’t emphasise enough what an asset these two people are to be the ambassadors of selling your wonderful jewelry. She was delighted with her birthday present as we were the the overall experience in this shop with these super professionals.

March 7, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review.

We’re truly honoured to have been part of such a special and meaningful occasion for your daughter. It’s lovely to hear how Steve and Michelle looked after you so well in our Keswick store—they will be thrilled to know their care and dedication made such a difference.

We understand how important timing was for this gift, so we’re especially pleased everything came together in time for her birthday. It sounds like a truly memorable moment for you all.

Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing Shipton & Co for such a significant purchase. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely Recommend.....

Having used this company for many years now, it goes without saying that the quality, the price, and the whole package are excellent. I thoroughly recommend Shipton & Co., and I shall continue to use them. I have found items that, although they are at the bottom end of the price ladder, are just as beautifully crafted as the more expensive items.

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your wonderful and continued support over the years.
We’re happy to hear that you value the quality and craftsmanship across our range, whatever the price point. Your recommendation truly means a great deal to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My customer experience

Ordered two items a lovely bracelet and a 18 CT gold plated scarf. Unfortunately the scarf was faulty, and a full refund was given for the scarf. Excellent service, highly recommended.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased you loved the bracelet and that our team was able to resolve the issue with the scarf quickly for you.

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