Johnsons Jewellers

Johnsons Jewellers, a family jewellers in Nuneaton since 1897

Johnsons Jewellers is an independent, family-owned jewellers based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The business was founded in 1897 by Harold Johnson as a small workshop dedicated to watch repair. More than 125 years later, it presents itself as a destination store in the heart of the Midlands and retains its family character and traditional service.

Its catalogue combines fine jewellery and luxury watches, with a range spanning classic pieces to one-of-a-kind creations. The business describes itself as an engagement ring specialist for 125 years and offers a wide selection of these rings.

Fine jewellery and collections

The jewellery section includes pieces for women and men, with its own collections such as Classic, Clover, Illusion, Bubble, Coloured Gemstone, Laboratory Grown Diamonds and Toi et Moi. It also has signet rings for men and a sale section.

Items are organised by type — rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants, bracelets and bangles, and dress rings — by brand, by metal, by gemstone and by price. Among the jewellery brands it stocks are CARAT* London, Chimento, Clogau, FOPE, GUCCI, Hot Diamonds, Johnsons Jewellers and Ti Sento.

Available metals include yellow gold, white gold, platinum, rose gold, gold plated, silver and two tone. As for gemstones, the catalogue covers aquamarine, amethyst, diamond, emerald, fancy brown diamond, laboratory grown diamond, pearl, rainbow, ruby, sapphire, tanzanite and topaz.

Engagement rings

The engagement ring selection is classified by style — cluster rings, diamond shoulders, solitaire rings and trilogy — by collection (Devotion, Desire, Heritage and Honour), by metal (white gold, yellow gold and platinum), by cut (round brilliant, princess, oval, cushion, emerald, radiant, marquise, pear and heart), by stone and by price range, from under £750 to over £5,000. It also includes D colour diamonds and laboratory grown diamonds, along with a diamond buying guide.

Luxury watches and international brands

The watch area brings together Swiss and international brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TUDOR, Breitling, LONGINES, TAG Heuer, Raymond Weil, Tissot and GUCCI. The store sells new, limited edition, ex-display and pre-owned watches, as well as accessories such as watch boxes and watch winders.

Watches are grouped by style — bracelet watches, diamond watches, dive watches, fashion watches, leather strap watches, motorsport watches and pilot watches — and by price, from under £500 to over £5,000. The business also offers Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches.

Specialised in-store services

Johnsons Jewellers provides bespoke jewellery design, cleaning and polishing, repairs and alterations, ring resizing, watch repairs and servicing, valuations and insurance. This work is carried out on the premises, which has an in-house watch workshop and a dedicated area for goldsmithing. The business also offers 0% interest free credit.

Selection of pre-owned pieces and gifts

In addition to the new catalogue, the store has a pre-owned section that includes jewellery and watches for men and women from brands such as OMEGA, Breitling and Tudor, organised by price. In the gifts section, there are ideas for him and for her, gift cards, jewellery boxes, watch boxes and winders, and leather goods from the brand Wolf.

History and evolution

Founded by Harold Johnson in 1897, the business began as a small shop dedicated to watch repair. Over time it has become a destination store in the heart of the Midlands and has established partnerships with some of the leading Swiss watch brands. The business operates under the company name H Johnson & Son Ltd. and its showroom has recently been renovated.

Location and contact

51 Queens Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5JX · Telephone: 02476 347 038