At Lanes we are always happy to help with any queries you may have about your jewellery.

We will examine any pieces and give our advice completely free of charge. Our staff are National Association of Goldsmiths trained.

Free quotes are always given before any work is carried out, and any quotation is given without any obligation on your part.

We are acknowledged experts in this minefield. Whatever your problems, our staff are well versed in dealing sympathetically with your claims and acting on your behalf with your insurers or brokers to negotiate the best possible settlement.

At Lanes we often are required to source for example, a matching Victorian cut diamond for replacement in an antique ring where a modern cut substitute would be the easiest but in our opionion, a most unsuitable solution.

Jewellery Repair

To help keep your jewellery in excellent condition we recommend that you schedule for it to be cleaned at Lanes at least once a year. This will allow us to check for signs of damage or wear and tear and suggest a suitable repair before it becomes a serious problem.

If a treasured piece of jewellery becomes damaged we can offer a first class repair service.

Lanes can carry out complete restorations of favourite pieces.

From professionally cleaning jewellery, replacement of missing stones and mending broken or damaged items, we can take care of it for you. We will always advise you of the cost before proceeding.

Old Jewellery completely refurbished, rings sized, settings renewed, charms soldered, chains repaired.

(We have an on site workshop and offer a prompt service at very reasonable rates).

Cleaning and polishing

Make your jewellery look as good as new, have it cleaned, polished and returned to you. This is normally a next-day service. White gold pieces can be re-finished and re-rhodium plated if necessary.

Pearl and bead rethreading

We offer a complete restringing service for both necklets and bracelets.

We can rethread most bead and pearl items, from fine quality South Sea cultured pearls to semi-precious beads.

Watch Repairs, Batteries and Straps

Lanes offer a first class watch repair service, combining the best of the watch brands service centreís with our exceptionally skilled watchmakers vast knowledge and experience.

It is important for example that some watches are resealed to ensure water-resistancy - we can offer this service.

Whether you require a battery replacement, change of strap or a full service, Lanes are here to help. All services are accompanied by a 12 month guarantee.

Jewellery designed hand crafted.

Lanes are experts in this field, we undertake special commissions, we offer a design service and can create a special piece for you, or for that someone special.

Making sure you have an up-to-date valuation for your jewellery and other valuables is vital to ensuring you are properly covered by your insurance policy. As many as 30% of insurance claims for jewellery and related items are affected by under-insurance because the claimant is unaware of the real value of the items until itís too late.

At Lanes we offer a professional valuation service in association with national specialists the Guild of Valuers & Jewellers.

We provide a drop-off service allowing you to leave the items with us for valuation. The turnaround time for this service is usually 7 working days.

Our valuations provide:

• -An expert description and valuation of each item.
• -A beautiful portfolio with colour digital images of each item valued.
• -Proof of ownership.
• -Registration on the secure e-register database.
• -Assurance you are not under-insured.
• -Secure access to your valuation online at www.gvj.org.uk
• -Reduced claims handling times should the worst happen.

Prices are based on the value of your jewellery rather than on the number of items and start at £49.50 including VAT. Guild valuations follow the professional standards set out by the National Association of Goldsmiths

To find out more about having a valuation carried out simply Contact Us.

From simple initials to the most beautiful family crest or coat of arms, Lanes offer a hand and machine engraving service.

We will pay cash for any article manufactured in Gold or Platinum in any condition.

We wish to purchase :

• Modern Jewellery.
• Antique and 'Estate' Jewellery.
• Diamonds.
• Jewellery set with Precious and semi-precious stones.
• Secondhand Wristwatches (regardless of condition) especially Rolex and Cartier.

Even the smallest pieces are of interest yet nothing is too large.

We also part exchange old jewellery for new.