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Opal: Everything you need to know

Opal is a beautiful gem which encompasses colours from many other gems. The birthstone for October, opal gemstones are unique as each individual gem is made up of a one-of-a-kind colour combination.   History of opal In ancient times, opal was often referred to as the Queen of the Gems, due to its distinct combinationFind out more

Step into our workshop…

At McGowans, we are dedicated to offering only the best quality jewellery created by our highly skilled and experienced jewellers. From repairs to the creation of bespoke pieces, our in-house workshop in Glasgow is where all the magic happens! We understand the importance of an in-house workshop, which can offer speedy services to our customers.Find out more

#CaptureTheLove with McGowans

COMPETITION TIME! #CaptureTheLove with McGowans   This World Photo Day (19th August) we want you to capture the love and share your favourite engagement or wedding photo memories with us! Whether they are yours or a friend’s special moments, we want you to share them in the comments of our competition Facebook post to beFind out more

We are hiring in Glasgow!

Do you have experience in the jewellery industry and excellent customer service skills? We are looking for a positive, friendly and approachable individual to join our established team as a full-time Sales Advisor in our Argyll Arcade store in Glasgow. The position ideally would commence at the end of August 2018. About McGowans Jewellers OverFind out more

Rubies: Everything you need to know

Rubies, the birthstone of July, are one of the most iconic gemstones. The fiery, deep red hue of rubies has made it a popular gemstone at the forefront of luxury for hundreds of years. Not only are rubies the celebratory stone for 40th Wedding Anniversaries, but they make for beautiful occasion jewellery too. Discover theFind out more

Farewell Michael James – The story behind the name change

McGowans Jewellers was established in 1895, and over the years we have built up a solid reputation as one of Scotland’s leading and highly reputable quality jewellers. We became a household name, known as ‘McGowans – the engaging people’ as customers travelled from all over the country to shop with us. Throughout the years, responsibilityFind out more

We buy jewellery too!

As well as selling a fantastic range of new and modern jewellery, we are also interested in buying unique vintage and antique items, in particular genuine Art Deco, Victorian or Edwardian pieces to add to our significant range of pre-loved jewellery. You may have old jewellery or watches lying around that you haven’t touched inFind out more