Shipton & Co Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Looking at 211 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and beautiful design of products, often noting items exceed expectations from online images. Many people appreciate the excellent service, highlighting helpful and knowledgeable staff, and the ease of ordering online and in-store. Reviewers frequently mention prompt delivery, with items arriving well-packaged and within expected timescales, contributing to a very positive overall experience. However, some customers also noted concerns regarding delivery, experiencing delays, lack of dispatch notifications, or missing items without explanation. A few other people also felt that product quality was inconsistent, citing issues like rings becoming misshapen, items breaking, or products differing from online descriptions.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The website is easy to navigate with excellent illustrations. But the quality and beauty of the bracelets in real life go above and beyond the photos on screen or in the brochure. I am very pleased wi... See more

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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

Excellent customer service if online or on the phone. Trusted deliveries with recognised carrier. Excellent quality of products. It’s also very nice to get money off vouchers for future orders. Can’t... 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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Company details

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

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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

Alway good quality jewellery

Alway good quality jewellery, bought several rings all have fit perfectly. The In house service is excellent would recommend purchasing from them

February 12, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your wonderful review. It's great to know our in-house service has met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and continued support.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good choice and quality of products

Good choice and quality of products, something you don't see in other stores. It would be helpful to receive notice that package has been despatched.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your review and kind comments about our product range and quality. We're pleased to hear you found something unique with us. We also appreciate your feedback regarding dispatch notifications and will take this on board as we continue to improve our customer experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful products As described Well…

Beautiful products As described Well made Fantastic prices Prompt service Well packed

May 20, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your kind review. We're happy to hear you were pleased with the quality of the products, our pricing, and the service you received.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely atrocious customer…

Absolutely atrocious customer service!!!

I ordered a necklace at the beginning of April for delivery by the 17th. Despite repeated assurances that this would be delivered by that date, it wasn't.

It finally arrived on the 29th May!!!.
This caused considerable embarrassment as it was to be given at a presentation, which was pointed out to Shipton at the point of ordering.

The reasons given for delay ranged from 'the wrong size was in stock and we need to order some more' - to, 'there is a problem with delivery', despite this, the necklace continued to be advertised online as "in stock' and 'available for despatch'.

Throughout the process no updates were received from Shipton unless I initiated a complaint email.
If nothing else, a regular update on the progress of the order would have been helpful.

In an age when companies like Amazon can deliver the same day, the only thing going for family businesses (if, in fact Shipton still are) is customer service. When this is absent, they may as well hand over the business to whoever can provide it.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the delay and for the lack of proactive communication throughout your order. We understand the disappointment and embarrassment this caused, particularly given the importance of the presentation and the delivery timeframe discussed when you placed your order.

Your comments regarding stock availability updates and customer service have been noted and shared with our team as we work to improve our processes.

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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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your kind review. We're happy to hear that our team made you feel so valued and provided such helpful service throughout your visit.
Your recommendation means a great deal to us as a small business, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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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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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that your recent visits to our Keswick store were so positive.
Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Shipton & Co. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Keswick store again soon.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The ring ordered was for a T size but it came as an R size.

The ring ordered was for an T size, an R size size was delivered. As this was a present for an upcomimg birthday this was not a good beginning as a first order with you.As we need the Ring now we have kept it.

May 15, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your review. We're very sorry to hear that you received the incorrect ring size. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially as the ring was intended as a birthday gift and this was your first order with us.

We sincerely apologise for the error and any inconvenience caused. While we're glad you were able to keep the ring for the occasion, this is not the standard of service we aim to provide. If there is anything we can do to assist you further, or if you would like to send the ring back for resizing free of charge, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to order online

Easy to order online, the goods came within 5-7 working days and I am really pleased with the quality of the earrings I purchased.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted to hear that you found the ordering process easy, that your earrings arrived within the expected timeframe, and most importantly, that you're pleased with their quality.

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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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your wonderful review and for your continued support of Shipton & Co. We're delighted to hear that you love your new ring and that it arrived promptly. It's especially pleasing to know that our customer service team was able to assist you with your vouchers and provide a helpful experience.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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