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Christmas Has Arrived at Glasgow Argyll Arcade

It’s that time of year again where the Argyll Arcade gets dressed up, Buchanan Street starts getting busier, and everyone is franticly rushing to get presents! It can only mean one thing…Christmas is on its way! We are so excited to fully embrace the festive season this year after the last being locked indoors. OurFind out more

4 Affordable Jewellery Gift Ideas

Got an important birthday, anniversary or maybe just in the market for a special gift? These are a few of our favourite, affordable jewellery gift ideas that will work perfectly. After all, its all about affordable luxury. Dainty Chain Necklace and Pendants Nothing is more versatile than a dainty, delicate chain necklace. You can layerFind out more

Men’s Jewellery: The Essential Gift Guide

There is no better time than now for men to rock jewellery. From high fashion to independent designers, men’s jewellery is the hit piece of the season and, with Father’s Day approaching, makes a great gift for the dad who won’t get himself anything. Here are the men’s jewellery essentials that would make a perfectFind out more

Ruby Red for Valentine’s

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and after a year like no other, a celebration of love and appreciation is just what most of us need. Whether you are all about grand gestures or enjoying the simple pleasure of gift giving, this celebration is about expressing our love to our significant other, in a meaningful way.Find out more

5 reasons why jewellery makes the perfect Christmas gift

When it comes to Christmas shopping, we all have our own habits. Some of us are fully prepared by October, and some of us leave it to the last minute (we can relate!). Choosing the perfect Christmas gifts for loved ones takes lots of thought, especially with infinite options to choose from. Finding the perfectFind out more

A guide to buying jewellery for someone else

December is here, which can only mean one thing – let the Christmas shopping commence! It’s always difficult buying things for other people, especially when it comes to jewellery. You want to give someone a piece of jewellery that they’ll love and wear with pride. With a little preparation and following our quick guide, you’reFind out more

Sparkle into Winter with the latest jewellery trends

The beginning of any new season always represents one of the most exciting points in the fashion calendar. This year, in anticipation of the arrival of winter, the runways were full of exciting new trends ranging from modern, oversized statement pieces to more timeless vintage collections. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites to keepFind out more

Welcome to the Family

Family is a big part of who we are at McGowans. As a fourth-generation family run business, found in 1895, our family values have been at the core of our stores for almost 125 years. Trust, compassion and honesty are just a few of our family values that have stayed true to who we areFind out more

Gifts for Him: Father’s Day Gift Guide

Men can be particularly difficult to buy for, especially on special occasions such as Father’s Day, when you’ve already gifted your dad with everything you could possibly think of! When it comes to special occasions, we believe that jewellery is the perfect gift for anyone, to let them know just how much they mean toFind out more

Flowers are nice, but diamonds last forever…

It’s that time of year again, cue the dozen red roses, heart shaped chocolates and cute cuddly teddy bears that will most likely get thrown to one side and forgotten about come March. This Valentine’s Day, don’t be cliché and gift something that they will not only love, but will also last.   All theFind out more