INDEPENDENT JEWELLERS SINCE 1946
Trusted expertise. A fair and straightforward offer. Gold jewellery you no longer wear may be worth more than you realise. Visit us in Oxford's Covered Market for a personal, no-obligation assessment.
A professional assessment. A clear offer. The decision is yours. We'll take the time to examine your pieces, explain what you have and make you a straightforward offer should you wish to sell. There is no obligation and no pressure to make a decision.
You don't need to know the carat, weight or value beforehand. Visit us in Oxford's Covered Market with the pieces you'd like assessed.
Our experienced team will examine your jewellery, looking at factors including the gold content, weight and relevant hallmarks.
Once we've assessed your pieces, we'll explain what we can offer you clearly and answer any questions you may have.
If you're happy with the offer, you can choose to sell. If not, that's absolutely fine. There is no obligation to proceed.
We pay immediate cash or next day BACS transfer.
Old rings and gold jewellery you no longer wear.
Including damaged, tangled or unworn pieces.
Including single earrings whose partner is lost.
Even without their original chains.
A broken clasp or setting doesn't mean the gold has lost its value.
Bring your watch in and we can advise you further.
We can help you understand what you have.
Since 1946, John Gowing has been part of Oxford's jewellery story. For eight decades, generations of customers have come to us to choose jewellery for life's important moments, care for treasured pieces and seek knowledgeable, personal advice.
That same commitment to expertise, integrity and personal service is at the heart of our gold-buying service.
For many gold assessments you can simply visit us in the Oxford Covered Market. If you have a larger collection or would prefer to arrange a particular time, please contact us beforehand.
No. We can assess your jewellery and explain our offer without any obligation to proceed. The decision to sell is entirely yours.
That's not a problem. Bring the pieces with you and our team can examine them.
Potentially, yes. Gold can retain value even when the jewellery itself is damaged or no longer wearable. Bring the piece in so that we can assess it.
Yes. If you have inherited jewellery and have decided that you may wish to sell it, we can examine the pieces and discuss them with you.
The amount we can offer depends on the pieces being assessed and factors such as their gold content and weight. Our team will examine the jewellery and explain the offer to you.
We welcome enquiries about a range of precious items, not just gold jewellery. If you have something you are considering selling, please get in touch or visit us in the Oxford Covered Market, and our team will be happy to advise you.
Note: This wording avoids specifically promising that John Gowing purchases other metals, watches or precious stones before the client confirms the buying policy.
Perhaps it's a chain you haven't worn for years, a piece from an earlier chapter of your life, or inherited jewellery you have decided not to keep. We're here to help with a professional assessment and a straightforward offer.
You'll find our shop in the historic heart of the city, where we have proudly served generations of customers since 1946.
Over 100 years of collective experience in fine jewellery in Oxford.
John Gowing is the trading name of Concordia Heritage Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 17301611. Registered Office: 1 Aston Court Kingsmead Business Park, C/O Orabelle Group Limited, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP11 1JU.