William May Jewellers

William May Jewellers: vintage jewellery and pre-owned watches in the UK

William May Jewellers is a British jeweller focused on buying and selling pre-owned and vintage pieces, as well as selected new items. Its catalogue combines jewellery with history and contemporary creations, with a stated focus on the quality and value of each piece. The company operates primarily through its online store and offers free express delivery on orders over £250, plus hassle-free returns within the UK within 30 days.

A wide catalogue of jewellery and watches

The company's offering is organised into several main categories. In jewellery, it includes anklets, bangles, bracelets, brooches, chains, charms, coins and coin mounts, cufflinks, earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and tie clips and pins. In watches, it works with popular brands such as Breitling, Cartier, Omega, Rolex and Tag Heuer. It also has a dedicated diamond section with bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants and rings, including engagement rings.

The site allows filtering by price, gender, style, material and condition (new or pre-owned). Materials include yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, platinum, palladium and mixed metal, as well as silver. Pieces are also grouped by popular styles such as cluster rings, eternity rings, keeper rings or signet rings, drop earrings, hoop earrings or stud earrings, and curb bracelets.

Solid gold chains and featured pieces

One of the most developed sections is heavy chains, available in belcher, Byzantine, curb, figaro and rope styles, in both gold and silver. The company also highlights a selection of bestsellers that includes crosses and crucifixes, engagement rings, gemstones, heavy bracelets, hoop earrings, pearls, personalised jewellery, religious jewellery and wedding rings. It also has its own collection called The Essentials Collection.

Jewellery services and buying pieces

In addition to selling, William May offers ring alteration and resizing services, engraving and a three-month layaway programme. The company also buys jewellery and watches from individuals and publishes a guide on watch grades. Other services include jewellery care and cleaning, as well as information on insurance for pieces.

Loyalty programme and customer service

The company has a rewards and loyalty programme, as well as a refer a friend scheme. Its customer service section covers order tracking, information on shipping, returns and finance. Finance is offered through Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, with options subject to individual approval, and also through PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay in 3, with specific conditions for UK residents.

Editorial content and buying guides

The site includes a lifestyle blog with articles on how to style pieces, fashion inspiration and guides such as the one dedicated to whether it is worth buying vintage jewellery. It also publishes content on the growing interest in pre-owned jewellery and on how to choose an engagement ring. The company maintains an active presence on review platforms, where it accumulates customer ratings.

Location and contact

Phone: 0161 205 3575 · Email: enquiry@william-may.co.uk