Find out about the latest McGowans news, events and offers over on our blog. Get inspired with our latest gift guides and product updates.
Display Posts by Category
This bank holiday weekend marks Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. She has regularly adorned some fantastic jewels over the past 70 decades. During her reign, Queen Elizabeth II’s collection has included some of the world’s most exquisite gems, including her coronation necklace and the imperial state crown. Gemstones are a big feature toFind out more
Prized for its brilliant green colour, which is thought to symbolise growth, reflection and fertility, the Emerald is the birthstone of May. Learn all about its fascinating history and the mystical and spiritual properties that surround them, as well as how to care for your emeralds, below. History of emeralds The history of emeraldFind out more
Cut, colour, clarity & carat. These are otherwise known as the 4Cs and are used around the world to classify diamonds. The 4Cs have a big impact on many aspects of a diamond, including its price and value, so having some awareness of these can be handy when shopping for a diamond. Cut The cutFind out more
With Christmas fast approaching, everyone in Glasgow is frantically getting ready for the big day. Visit us in store at 4 and 41 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow, this Christmas! Our friendly team will help you discover the perfect pieces for your loved ones, from beautiful elegant diamond jewellery to unique vintage gemstone jewellery. A reminder thatFind out more
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
Since our Aberdeen store closure, our beautiful furniture has since been stuck in storage. We are so delighted to have it back out, this time in our 41 Argyll Arcade shop in Glasgow. It has given the store the incredible, modern transformation it needed! Furniture, wall coverings and lighting create the perfect atmosphere for customersFind out more
Like everyone and everything in life, our 41 Argyll Arcade store is in need of some TLC. Starting on Saturday the 25th of September, the store will be closed for refurbishment. This should only take a week, aiming to reopen on Saturday the 2nd of October. Don’t fret though! Our second store, 4 Argyll Arcade,Find out more
As millennia and centuries go by, history is enriched with the life stories of marking figures. Jewellery is a fascinating and timeless stamp of history, as it traces back to the beginning of time. From the closets of royalty to the necks of iconic Hollywood stars, here are the tales of the jewels that marked history. Cleopatra’s Emeralds Egypt was historically known for its emerald mining which –Find out more
Summer trends are highly anticipated, as fashion peaks during the summer season. Jewellery trends are exciting in the summer, because they are front and centre when clothing is less so in the warm weather (when we are lucky enough to get it in Scotland!). If you’re looking to elevate your jewellery style this summer, here are some of the top trendsFind out more
We are thrilled to be opening soon in the Argyll Arcade in Glasgow. We have thorough health and safety measures in place and we are closely following government guidance to ensure you have a safe and comfortable shopping experience with us. We would love for you to visit us in-store. If you like, you canFind out more