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– Competition closed – Enter our competition with John Dick & Son to be in with a chance of winning £200 worth of vouchers! Join our virtual Easter egg hunt and find the golden egg on our website, and the John Dick & Son website . Locate the eggs and fill out your answers and detailsFind out more
Following on from our recent blog about Georgian, Victorian & Art Nouveau styles, we are continuing our series looking back at the many decades of jewellery. Understanding the history of jewellery is a great way to get more enjoyment from your favourite pieces. Read on to learn about the Edwardian, art-deco and vintage styles thatFind out more
Jewellery has always been an important part of our culture and throughout the decades many different styles have emerged to reflect the societal changes of the period. From metalwork designs to diamond cuts and dominant colours, many of the trends have been passed down through the decades and can still be seen in the modernFind out more
A notice to our customers – dated 23rd March 2020 Our priority will always be the health and wellbeing of our staff and customers across our three stores in Aberdeen and Glasgow. After the recent challenges, we have come to the decision that it is within our staff and customers best interest and safety thatFind out more
Most of us wear jewellery daily, it’s part of our day to day routine! Sometimes our jewellery almost becomes a part of ourselves to the point we forget we are wearing it, meaning our rings, bracelets and pendants go through all of our everyday tasks with us. However now more than ever, it’s important toFind out more
Over the past few months, the price of gold has been increasing, so much so, it’s now at a 7-year high. With the coronavirus causing havoc in the stock market, the price is expected to increase even more over the next few weeks and months. While this might seem like a negative for those wishingFind out more
Get to know Emma Foy, who joined our Aberdeen store in December 2019 as our Assistant Store Manager! What is the role of an Assistant Manager at McGowans? I assist with the general running of the store and step up when our Store Manager is absent. I support the team in developing their selling andFind out more
White and yellow gold have been compared for decades. Which one is more valuable? Is yellow gold “more gold” than white gold? There’s a lot to consider when choosing what is right for you, and we are here to help. First, it is important to note that both yellow and white gold are mixed withFind out more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our stores across Glasgow and Aberdeen! Our Christmas windows are in and we are fully ready to embrace the festive season. It’s our favourite time of year! Visit us in store to find the perfect presents for your loved ones, or just treat yourself! Visit ourFind out more
We have recently been making some changes to the window displays at our Glasgow stores in Argyll Arcade! Having been established since 1895, we know just how important maintaining stores standards is. Window displays are an especially important aspect of the store appearance and the retail experience for customers as a whole. At McGowans, weFind out more