C S Bedford Jewellers

C S Bedford Jewellers, family jewellers in Ruislip since 1922

C S Bedford Jewellers is a traditional family-run jeweller located on Ruislip High Street, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The company presents itself as a firm with over a hundred years of history and traces its origins to 1922, the year it uses as a reference in its commercial communications. Its catalogue combines luxury watches, new and pre-owned jewellery, and giftware, with a strong emphasis on classic-style pieces and recognised watchmaking brands.

Watches: current brands and pre-owned pieces

The watch section brings together brands such as Seiko, Ikepod, D1 Milano and Favre Leuba, as well as a dedicated space for pre-owned watches. Among the models shown on the site at the time of analysis are the Seiko Prospex Black Series Samurai Limited Edition SRPH11K1, the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer 1969 Re-Creation Solar SSC817P1 and the Seiko Prospex Arnie Re-Issue Solar Divers Black 200m SNJ025P1. The online catalogue listed 107 products in the watches category.

New and pre-owned jewellery

The jewellery is organised into new and pre-owned pieces, with sections dedicated to diamonds, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, and specific sections for sapphire, ruby and emerald. The catalogue includes examples such as an 18ct yellow gold multi-stone diamond cluster ring (0.47ct), a 9ct yellow gold and onyx signet ring and a 9ct gold cat vintage charm. The jewellery category was the largest in the shop, with 343 products listed.

Giftware and glassware

The giftware section includes glassware and decorative objects, among them several pieces by Orrefors designed by Lars Hellsten and Jan Johansson, such as a Discus votive candle holder 45mm, a Street decanter 78cl and a Street double old fashioned 40cl. The giftware section had 40 products at the time of analysis.

Workshop and valuation services

In addition to sales, the jeweller provides after-sales and maintenance services. Its offering includes battery replacement, watch repairs, jewellery repairs, link and strap changes, and valuations for both watches and jewellery. The company also states that it buys gold, a common activity in traditional jewellery retail.

Online shopping and customer service

The shop operates with e-commerce and offers free shipping from a threshold of £600, according to the information in its shopping cart. The site maintains a newsletter for news and promotions, and at the time of analysis it advertised a 10% discount for new subscriptions. Customer service is completed with an email address and a direct contact telephone number, as well as a Google reviews profile.

Location and contact

135 High Street, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 8JY · Telephone: 01895 632 100 · Email: sales@csbedford.co.uk