Shipton & Co Reviews 

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Considering 217 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and imaginative designs of the products, finding them beautiful and well-made. The ordering process is described as easy and efficient. Delivery is frequently highlighted as prompt, well-packaged, and reliable, with items often arriving quickly. Customer service is also consistently commended for being helpful, attentive, and excellent. However, some customers noted occasional issues with delivery times, with items sometimes taking longer than expected. A few also felt product quality was not always consistent, citing instances of items arriving damaged, breaking, or not matching descriptions.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There is a wide range of lovely items available, some showing larger in size than the actual size. I am very happy with my purchase, nicely presented and treasonably priced. Delivery was prompt and go... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The website is easy to navigate with excellent illustrations. But the quality and beauty of the bracelets in real life go above and beyond the photos on screen or in the brochure. I am very pleased wi... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It is easy to order from the website. I don't understand why they ask for reviews of items, but the website never posts them against the item. It would be helpful if the item review was published. Del... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company delivers beautiful quality products at affordable prices. Everything arrives well packed and very promptly. I ordered a little silver musical box for my new great granddaughter, and the... See more


Company details

  1. Jeweller
  2. Jewellery Designer
  3. Jewellery Engraver
  4. Jewellery manufacturer
  5. Jewellery shop

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Since Albert Edward Shipton founded the company back in 1870, five generations of his family have honoured the original vision - to create spectacular jewellery with precious diamonds and rare gemstones gathered from the world's most remote locations. What sets Shipton & Co apart indeed is the dazzling quality of these gemstones which are ethically sourced and hand selected for you today by the founder's great great grandson, Jasper May. An acclaimed gemmologist, he brings both life-long study and inherited skill to his creative work.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Weird delivery

My story is about unorganised and negligent delivery and as far as I see I am not the only one.
I ordered two items, one of them supposed to be a present for a certain date, meaning I don't have endless time to wait for it. The website states that items will be delivered in 7-14 working days without specifying the service, which is already not right, so now I regret that I haven't followed my better instinct and still ordered. I received the email with the confirmation of the order, but not the tracking number. As there website mentioned those 7-14 working days, I decided that it would be rude to bother people. Only in somewhat 10 days I contacted them to find out the tracking number. In a reply, support service apologised as they found that they haven't dispatched my order. This in itself is ok - mistakes happen, and they told me that they have now dispatched it with next day delivery, so I simply thanked them. It was weird though that they still haven't provided the tracking number.
Next working day the delivery was attempted and I finally got to know, that this is done via Royal Mail, as I found the card left in post box. I work 9 - 5 and obviously if I knew that delivery is done via Royal Mail, I would either refrain from ordering or put my work address instead of home. Other services always manage to leave an order in the safe place, but not RM. Additionally, if I had the tracking number, I could have redirected it etc. However, I only got the tracking number on the card and guess what - RM website does not track it. Thinking that might be a mistake in handwriting on the card, I am telling the Shipton support that my track number is not recognised by RM and asking them to provide the track number they have. At least it makes sense to double check. The reply I got was remarkable - "hope you are well. The track number is on your card".
Amazing. You are telling them the number on the card is not working and they tell you to take it from that card. Not forgetting to "hope that you are well". No, I am not well, as I wasted a lot of time for nothing (not to say about the money, that maybe will be refunded, if the lost item gets back to them, but who knows when it will happen, if there is no number to identify it).
Resume: the customer should be informed of the delivery service beforehand, this should be clearly stated on the website. And the customer should be provided with the track number as soon as you dispatched the item - if that was the normal practice for you as it is with majority reputable companies, those kind of stories would never happen.
UPDATE: the company got in touch with me and refunded my order even before it was sent back to them (it is now in some CSP). This is of course an indication of good will and trustworthiness.
Just make providing the track number after the dispatch a common practice, and no such occasions will ever happen.

12 August 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

We’re very sorry for the delays and frustration you’ve experienced with your order and for not providing the tracking details promptly. We have investigated into the order and can see that we did dispatch your order on special delivery via Royal Mail - unfortunately we cannot leave delivery instructions with Royal Mail due to their delivery policy. As a company we have consistently used RM as our delivery service. We have since found and tracked your order and can see where it is held. We think there may have been a hand written mistake on the card so we can only apologise for the response you received and the lack of information given when asked. We will contact you with the correct details so you have them on hand. We take your feedback seriously and ensure clearer and better communication in the future. Thank you for patience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great value for money

I ordered three items from their catalogue with a suggested delivery date. They arrived earlier than expected and was well packed. The three items were just what i had expected and certainly a value for money. Will continue to purchase from them again.

7 August 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your review. We’re delighted your order arrived early and that you’re happy with your items :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I called the helpline after 10 days to…

I called the helpline after 10 days to enquire if my item had been dispatched. I had not received my item in that time. The customer care employee was very polite and professional and explained that it took 10 - 14 working days. I did indeed receive it on the 14th working day, so I was happy with the service you provided. It would be a useful if the client could be informed by e-mail when an item is dispatched so that they know when delivery is due.

31 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased you were happy with our service and have noted your suggestion about dispatch emails for future improvements :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pretty bracelet

Very nice b racelet and lovely free gift. Delivered on time

6 August 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted you’re happy with your bracelet and free gift!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A good company to buy from

The company's brochures are lovely and spark interest. The website is easy to use and ordering is simple. Delivery is quick and not too expensive.

6 August 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your feedback. We're so pleased you enjoy our brochures, website, and service, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good choice of products at affordable prices

I have been using shipton for a while now, good range of product at affordable prices

8 August 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your review. We’re so pleased to hear you’re enjoying our range and prices — it means a lot to have loyal customers :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Products

The quality of the item I ordered was excellent. It was wrapped extremely well and arrived on time. Have bought from Shipton & Co before and would highly recommend them.

21 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! Glad you were pleased with your order and truly appreciate your recommendation :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Earrings arrived quite quickly and am…

Earrings arrived quite quickly and am pleased with them. Also the free gift of travel jewel box was delightful. Thank you.

18 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with your earrings and that the travel jewellery box was a welcome surprise :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

16 working days later item still not…


16 working days later item still not received. Spoke to Aiden in customer services who changed his story saying first the item had only just been received in stock to it has been dispatched when I tried to cancel. He was very rude when complaining he had to repeat himself. Not what I would have expected from a company we have used in the past.

25 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

We’re very sorry to hear about your recent experience and for the delay in receiving your order. This isn’t the level of service we aim to provide, and we sincerely apologise for any frustration caused. Your feedback has been noted and shared with our customer service team so we can ensure this is addressed. Hopefully you have received the order and still wish to keep it, however if you do want to return it, we are happy to send you a prepaid envelope. Please get in touch and we can look into it for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Good Quality Products at Satisfactory Prices !

Items received intact and timeous. The items received are for family members and friends who will be very happy to receive them. I have used this company many times before and I have always been happy with their overall service

19 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your lovely feedback and for choosing us time and again! We're so pleased to hear your order arrived safely and that you're happy with the quality and service :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice little sapphire necklace

Nice little sapphire necklace. Good customer service and prompt delivery.

17 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

We're so glad you’re happy with your sapphire necklace and the service you received. We hope you enjoy wearing it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The person on the phone was very…

The person on the phone was very helpful and friendly and the delivery time was excellent the product was excellent and well packaged well done 👍 Shiptons my wife is so happy

12 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that both our team and our jewellery made an impression. It's lovely to know your wife is so happy with her piece. Thank you again for, taking the time to share your experience :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful brooches but

The order was for 2 brooches, a tree of life heart shaped, and a sale item a butterfly enamelled. Both beautiful, in lovely boxes if you wanted to give as a gift. I thought they had a typical brooch fastening as it didn't say strong magnetic on reading info, on others it does. I don't know how I'll wear them out, will I lose them which would really be a shame, can I trust the magnet to hold???? time will tell.

24 June 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your kind words about the brooches – we're delighted to hear you found them beautiful and gift-ready in their presentation boxes. We're sorry for any confusion regarding the fastening style. The magnetic clasps are designed to be strong and secure for everyday wear, but we completely understand your concerns. We've had no complaints as of yet about the brooch fastenings, only positive feedback so I hope that helps. Of course we’d welcome any feedback that's different so we can make improvements in the future. We hope the brooches bring you lots of joy!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

voucher expired

Very happy to receive my recent order which included a £10 thankyou voucher, a lovely gesture but unfortunately upon inspection the expiry date had already expired 9 days before receipt of the order delivery.
Very disappointing as I was looking forward to using it.

8 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your order and for taking the time to leave feedback. We're really pleased to hear you were happy with your purchase, but we're very sorry to hear about the expired voucher — that certainly wasn’t our intention. Do not worry we will honor the voucher for you when place your next order.

Please get in touch with our customer service team when you would like to use it, and we’ll be happy to process it for you so you can enjoy your thank-you gift as intended.

Thanks again for your support!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero for communication

Zero for communication. I ordered the 3D Octopus ring using Klarna and then waited a few days for a despatch notification. Instead, I got a notification from klarna that I had been refunded but no email from Shipton. I emailed customer service to query and was told that the ring is now discontinued and the order cancelled. However, this same ring is still on their website saying it is in stock. Really poor

8 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration caused by your recent order experience. It’s disappointing to hear that you were not informed promptly about the discontinuation of the 3D Octopus ring and that you received mixed messages regarding its availability.

We are currently reviewing our website listings to ensure that discontinued items are clearly marked and removed to prevent this from happening again. Your refund through Klarna was processed as soon as we became aware of the issue, but we understand how important clear and timely communication is.

Please feel free to reach out directly to our customer service team on 0121 262 6478 if you would like assistance in finding an alternative item or if you have any further concerns. We truly appreciate your patience and hope to provide a better experience in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased.

I enjoy browsing the catalogue and there are many lovely items to choose from.

6 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate your custom!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was absolutely delighted with the ring…

Was absolutely delighted with the ring I ordered, it came within a week of ordering. The sparkle of the ring in the sunlight is beautiful it is lovelier than I was expecting! Well done Shipton !!!

4 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re thrilled you’re so happy with your ring — nothing beats a bit of sparkle in the sun!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ring is lovely especially in the…

The ring is lovely especially in the sunlight. And for the price, such good value. I am not interested in expensive jewelery, this is special because my daughter bought it for me.

2 July 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're so glad you love the ring and that it holds such special meaning. It's wonderful to hear it shines beautifully in the sunlight — a lovely gift from your daughter! 💖

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A bit disappointed with this order

A bit disappointed with this order. It took quite a while to arrive without any updates but the necklace I ordered was quite a bit darker than shown and described - definitely not light summery and more like autumn colours. It is still a lovely item but much darker beads than I wanted for a summer necklace.

24 June 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear the necklace wasn't quite as expected and that there was a delay with no updates — we’ll take this on board to improve both communication and product descriptions. We’re glad you still found it lovely, and we appreciate your support. 💐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a magnetic brooch online..my…

I ordered a magnetic brooch online..my second such purchase …I ordered Thursday evening and received parcel on Monday morning
I normally order directly from shop in Scarborough but the service online was equal and delivery superfast
This is only company I know of that makes beautiful magnetic brooches that I can wear on my leather jackets. They are exactly as described and are truly stunning plus they don’t damage your clothes
I have been a customer for several years now and have only ever had one bad experience which was due to a typing error in catalogue and was dealt with immediately and professionally
I highly recommend the shop in Scarborough for their wonderfully helpful knowledgeable staff

26 June 2025
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Reply from Shipton & Co

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you love our magnetic brooches and had such a smooth online experience. Your continued support means a lot, and we’re always here to help – in-store or online! 💐

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