Austen & Blake - Chester Reviews 237

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

Eastgate Street 15, CH1 1LG Chester, England, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend the Chester branch, in particular Jean who went above and beyond to help me find the best engagement ring within budget. The team kept me informed throughout every process and con... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I think your staff & how you lay out your jewellery store is very enticing, I go into the Chester branch shop & the manager Jean Lee is amazing with customers & her staff. So extremely knowledgeable.... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Went in today in the Chester branch and was met by Poppy. I told her what I was looking for and we went through different styles and cuts. Finally made my decision on which one to get and voila! Fanta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from initial consultation, updates throughout and collecting the ring. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Very pleased with the engagement ring for my fiancé and she said yes.


Company details

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

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Find Us The city of Chester was founded in 79 AD as a Roman fort and continues to be one of England's oldest and most beautiful cities. It boasts some of the most well-preserved original city walls and still has the original old-timey charm. You can find our Chester store on Eastgate street, one of the four original streets built in the Roman city. This shopping area is a beautiful place to find that perfect piece of jewellery and hosts plenty of other shops and cafes as well. Visit our store and shop in a relaxed atmosphere where our jewellery experts are available to help you find a wonderful piece of jewellery to make your proposal a success.


Contact info

  • Eastgate Street 15, CH1 1LG, Chester, England, United Kingdom

  • 01244 555 008

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Went in today in the Chester branch and…

Went in today in the Chester branch and was met by Poppy. I told her what I was looking for and we went through different styles and cuts. Finally made my decision on which one to get and voila! Fantastic customer service, and friendly staff. Can't wait to pick up the ring and see it in person. The only thing I do want to comment on is the lack of sample rings, it would have been nice to see more. Otherwise, it was a great experience.

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Austen & Blake - Chester

Hello Nina,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted Poppy was able to guide you through the different styles and cuts to find the right ring for you, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team in Chester! We also appreciate your feedback regarding the range of sample rings available and are grateful you shared this with us.

Thank you again,

The Austen & Blake team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both Rachel and Sarah in Chester spent…

Both Rachel and Sarah in Chester spent so much time with my hubby and I. I was looking for a ring upgrade for our 35th Anniversary. They were so friendly knowledgeable and we had a great chat too. Would defo recommend. I cannot wait for my ring which they are getting delivered to Liverpool for me. ♥️

June 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I think your staff & how you lay out…

I think your staff & how you lay out your jewellery store is very enticing, I go into the Chester branch shop & the manager Jean Lee is amazing with customers & her staff. So extremely knowledgeable. The diamonds are very beautiful & so easy to get caught up in wanting more.
My only complaint is that the bar from diamond to put through ear is too thick.

May 22, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five Star Experience

Highly recommend the Chester branch, in particular Jean who went above and beyond to help me find the best engagement ring within budget.

The team kept me informed throughout every process and contacted me to arrange an appointment to collect once in store. The team are friendly and are willing to help you in any way they can.

June 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Poppy

Fantastic service from Poppy, very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Certainly would not hesitate to recommend the Chester store for anyone looking for quality items.

May 28, 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

Poppy in Chester is brilliant!

We were in Chester ring shopping and popped into A&B because we’d gotten so many instagram ads for them, we thought we’d see what the hype was about.

Luckily, we were served by Poppy, who is a credit to the store. She was by her own admission new, and still learning but she was incredibly helpful and friendly. She’s obviously learned a lot in her short time there and made choosing and buying a ring incredibly easy. After her help, getting a ring from A&B was a no brainer.

Thanks Poppy!

May 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend

Purchased a beautiful ring for my partner, which wouldn’t have been possible without the excellent help from Jean and Sara at the Chester Branch. Definitely recommend.

March 14, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you, Jean!

Jean was so incredibly helpful in me finding my wedding band. Not only did she facilitate a video call with me as I was not in the area, but she took her time to show me many different rings and how they would look with my engagement ring. She listened to what I wanted and gave me wonderful feedback. She was also very kind and professional through the process. I am truly appreciative of Jean.

May 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Poppy helped me today in the Chester store. She was approachable, friendly and knowledgeable about ring metal and diamonds. The relaxed approach in the store eased the nervousness of buying the right ring.

May 10, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Initial person we dealt with was great

Initial person we dealt with was great, i believe her name is Georgia. If this person was the only one we dealt with i would give this 5 stars. She was excellent and was a pleasure to work with

However we completed our transaction/pickup with a very rude member of staff which makes me regret using A&B

April 23, 2026
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Reply from Austen & Blake - Chester

Hello Jonathan,

Thank you for reviewing your experience with us, we appreciate you taking the time to do so.


At Austen & Blake we pride ourselves on offering the highest level of customer service and highest quality items, unfortunately you have mentioned on this occasion we’ve fallen below our usually high standards.

Although your initial experience was great, we regret the disappointment from your visit to collect. We will review this internally to ensure all aspects of the customer journey we pride ourselves for are upheld

Thank you again for your feedback,



The Austen & Blake Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An exceptional experience

We came in for wedding bands, and left with an amazing experience. Poppy and Sara were incredibly helpful and made us feel very welcome in busy circumstances. The bands are excellent and we can’t wait to wear them. We cannot recommend this store more.

May 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow what can I say

Wow what can I say. We booked an appointment and we had arrived 30 minutes early so expected to be turned away but we were warmly welcomed and enjoyed a cold glass of prosecco while we were expertly talked through styles and designs to choose for our engagement ring. Jean and I hit it off right away and even teared up when my partner and I were telling her our love story. I couldn't have hoped for a more special experience to choose this ring and we will remember it forever! Can't wait to receive my special unique ring and come and show jean! Thank you again!! Love Beth and Pete x

May 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

I recently purchased an engagement ring and couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From start to finish, everything felt professional, smooth, and genuinely personal.

The quality of the ring is outstanding exactly what I was hoping for (if not better) What really stood out though was the customer service. Every question I had was answered quickly and thoroughly, and I never felt rushed or pressured at any stage.

Buying an engagement ring is a big moment, and they made the whole process feel exciting rather than stressful.

I’d absolutely recommend to anyone looking for something special. A great product backed by excellent service.

Thank you very much Sara who was fantastic and very helpful!

April 24, 2026
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