Category

2017

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

Necklace 01/06/2017

JUNE 2017

1st June 2017 Summer is upon us and people are preparing for their summer breaks. Foreign Exchange purchases are really busy and we are delighted to see so many happy customers using us for the first time. Along with the Euros and holiday funds these customers are buying holiday jewellery and taking advantage of our new silver and coloured stone range set with turquoise, tanzanite, moonstone and opal. These pieces are so bright and colourful – perfect to wear with summer clothing and really good value too. SWAP YOUR GOLD... Read More

Christopher Brown jewellery display 06/04/2017

A Spring Clean Could Help With Your Cash Flow!

6th April 2017 Recycling has become part of our everyday culture these days and interestingly people are beginning to apply the practice to their jewellery! With gold prices remaining strong many customers have decided to ‘spring clean’ their jewellery collections and bring the items to us for a valuation. Why leave your gold or diamond jewellery sat in a box when they could be helping your cash-flow instead? Gold-cycling has become the theme of recent months and while some customers have used their items for loans, not wanting to part... Read More

Diamond ring 06/02/2017

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT BROWN & GOLD THIS MONTH

6th February 2017 Shopping habits have changed so much since our family established this pawnbroking  business back in 1840. The internet, black Fridays and ever earlier ‘January’ sales are just a few examples. For us our sales are up on the year, lending is higher and the business is building a fine reputation so we are certainly not complaining.  However, I somehow miss the excitement of helping the last minute shopper who knows they have left it late to find the perfect gift for their special someone. Perhaps these days... Read More