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Karrina Giles

MAY 2018

1st May 2018 Summer is finally approaching and with warmer weather people are already planning their summer breaks. Foreign Exchange purchases are really busy and we are delighted to see so many new customers using us for the first time.  I think we often surprise customers with the range of services we offer.  Often they come to just buy Euros, directed by a website showing the lowest rates in town, and then find themselves in a pawnbroker’s. All of a sudden they realise how much the image of pawnbroking has changed... Read More

DIAMOND IS THE BIRTHSTONE FOR APRIL

3rd April 2018 A diamond signifies love, eternity, strength and everlasting affection. No wonder it’s the stone of choice for engagement rings and for people to show when they really care. We sell a lot of stunning diamond jewellery in spring as it is the season of marriage and birthdays however one particular ring stands out. I sourced, designed and set the most special stone for one lucky customer. A ‘D’ colour diamond (the whitest you can get), weighing over 2 carats and virtually flawless. This ring was valued at... Read More

MARCH 2018

27th February 2018 The gold price still remains strong. We are getting used to it now and it looks as if it’s the new norm for the yellow metal. Whether the news is focussed on world unrest, BREXIT or BITCOIN, the go-to place for many investors still seems to be GOLD. This is good news for you and me! Any old or unwanted gold still gains a really strong price and since January we have been buying a lot greater volume than usual. I hope our reputation to pay a... Read More

January 2018

4th January 2018 January and February are among the busiest months in the pawnbroking calendar. It’s not surprising as there are plenty of times of the year that compete for the title of ‘most expensive month’ but January has to be the overall winner.  With everyone struggling due to the overspending brought about the Christmas festivities, two thirds of us spend our Januarys paying back credit card bills and overdrafts. Apparently 50% of us avoid the famous January sales in an attempt to save money and twice as many of... Read More

Necklace 30/11/2017

It’s Christmas Time

30th November 2017 There is something magical about Christmas that makes all of the build-up worthwhile. For me it’s the culmination of a whole year of planning and buying and making beautiful jewellery that we hope will make someone feel very special on Christmas morning. For others it’s the giving and receiving of gifts, the parties and the festivities and of course the religious celebration that surrounds the whole event. It is also an interesting time to reflect on what we have achieved in the last 12 months in the... Read More

Brown & Gold Competition Winner Presented With Bracelet In Time For Christmas 30/11/2017

Brown & Gold Competition Winner Presented With Bracelet In Time For Christmas

30th November 2017 From April to the end of September Brown and Gold and Christopher Brown Jewellers ran a fantastic children’s design competition in our paper to see what item the amazing mind of a child could produce with the selected winning design made into jewellery. The piece would be worth up to £1000 once made but its true value priceless as it would be as unique as the child that designed it! After receiving many entries, Charlotte Bartle aged 10 was selected as the winner and announced in our... Read More

MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

2nd November 2017 Christmas is now only a short time away and we have some very exciting offers in place for our customers. This year we have commissioned some stunning and exciting diamond jewellery including rings, bracelets and pendants which we are able to sell at HALF PRICE. These lines are genuinely amazing value and the jewellery is stunning! If gold and diamonds isn’t your thing then you must come and see our range of silver jewellery. We are running our popular ‘buy two get one FREE’ promotion that will... Read More

Christopher Brown Christmas Advert 05/10/2017

MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

5th October 2017 It’s time to start thinking of what you will buy your loved ones this Christmas and judging by the John Lewis ‘Top Ten Toys for Christmas’ list, this year could be expensive. Most of the toys whether they are plastic robots or walking cuddly tigers are coming in between £100-£150 each. Whether they last for the day, the week or even the year is anybody’s guess but one thing is for sure, they will not be appearing on the Antiques Roadshow in 50 years time. In fact... Read More

Jewellery 30/08/2017

“I WANT A ROLLIE ROLLIE ROLLIE” – IT DOESN’T JUST TELL THE TIME…

30th August 2017 I wish I had invested more of my money on pre-owned Rolex when I first began this business. My investment would have already grown by over 40% in the last 4 years. Rolex watches have always been in demand. They are a prestige brand that seems to reflect wealth and success and as such their desirability seems to grow and grow. There is even a rap group signing about them now and my kids have been singing along to wind me up. I didn’t think they would... Read More

BROWN & GOLD IS EXPANDING….

4th August 2017 THIS MONTH I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE WE WILL BE OPENING TWO NEW STORES IN YORKSHIRE Both stores are existing jewellers and have been trading for over 40 years including a flagship store in York city centre. The shops will soon be rebranded into ‘Christopher Brown Jewellers’ and offer the full suite of new and pre-owned jewellery and financial services and will expand the empire to 8 branches across the North with 5 in Yorkshire and 3 in Liverpool.  My family have been jewellers and pawnbrokers for... Read More