Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Family Jewellers in Liverpool Since 1978
Christopher James is a family-run jeweller established in 1978, with three stores across Liverpool and Manchester. Our reputation as trusted independent jewellers is built on over four decades of commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service. We specialise in engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewellery, offering hand-crafted pieces sourced from the world's leading diamond cutters. Our GIA-qualified diamond grader ensures every stone meets exacting standards, while our master jewellers employ traditional techniques for perfect settings. We prioritise customer satisfaction through transparent advice, competitive pricing, and bespoke services like engraving and gift wrapping.With generations of experience, we combine heritage expertise with modern design to create timeless pieces. Our team provides personalised guidance without pressure, ensuring clients find jewellery that matches their budget and style. Regular customers and word-of-mouth referrals attest to our dedication to excellence in both products and service. We maintain UK-based manufacturing for all our premium metal compounds, supporting local craftsmanship. Our stores remain committed to evolving with customer needs while upholding the values that have defined us since 1978.
Services
Engagement Rings
Wedding Bands
Fine Jewellery
Diamond Certification
Bespoke Engraving
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of family-run expertise in fine jewellery
- Our GIA-certified diamond grader ensures superior stone quality
- Hand-crafted UK-made jewellery with traditional techniques
- Free secure delivery and 0% interest payment options
- Award-winning customer service with no-pressure consultations
Associations and certifications
- GIA
What people say
Perfect engagement ring
Impeccable customer service
High-quality stones
Competitive pricing
Bespoke service
Services
Engagement Rings
Our engagement rings combine GIA-certified diamonds with hand-crafted settings. Each piece undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure perfect cut and clarity. Customers receive expert guidance to select stones based on the 4Cs, with options ranging from classic solitaires to modern halo designs. All rings come with certification and complimentary engraving services.
Wedding Bands
We offer traditional and contemporary wedding bands in platinum, gold, and palladium. Our collection includes plain polished finishes, diamond-shoulder designs, and customisable widths. Each band is crafted to order with options for personal engraving, ensuring a perfect match for individual style and comfort requirements.
Fine Jewellery
Our fine jewellery collection features necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using ethically sourced gemstones. Pieces undergo UK-based manufacturing with attention to detail in every setting. From diamond tennis bracelets to sapphire pendants, each item combines timeless design with modern craftsmanship techniques for lasting durability.
Diamond Certification
Every diamond receives independent certification from GIA, IGI, or HRD laboratories. This process verifies authenticity, cut quality, and carat weight. Customers receive documentation confirming their jewellery's value and ethical sourcing, providing assurance of investment-grade quality for all certified pieces.
Bespoke Engraving
We offer complimentary engraving services for all jewellery purchases. Our specialists can add names, dates, or custom messages to rings, pendants, and bracelets. This service enhances sentimental value while maintaining structural integrity through precision laser technology applied by experienced craftsmen.
Questions
How do I choose the perfect diamond?
Visit our Liverpool or Manchester stores to view GIA-certified diamonds under professional lighting. Our experts explain the 4Cs and help select stones based on sparkle and budget.
Do all diamonds come with certificates?
Yes, every diamond receives certification from GIA, IGI, or HRD laboratories unless specifically requested otherwise at purchase.
Can I customise jewellery designs?
Yes, we offer bespoke services including metal selection, stone arrangement, and engraving options for rings and pendants.
What payment options are available?
We provide 0% interest-free credit, debit/credit card payments, and traditional payment methods for all jewellery purchases.
Do you offer resizing services?
Yes, we provide complimentary resizing for rings purchased through our stores, with adjustments completed by our master jewellers.
How are stones ethically sourced?
Our GIA-qualified grader ensures all diamonds come from conflict-free sources adhering to the Kimberley Process certification scheme.
