Business Details
Luxury Engagement Rings & Fine Jewellery in Glasgow
James Porter & Son has been a trusted name in fine jewellery and horology since 1858, combining five generations of expertise with contemporary innovation. Our family-run business specialises in ethically sourced diamonds, lab-grown gems, and luxury timepieces, offering bespoke services and curated collections for life's most significant moments. With three boutiques in Glasgow's historic Argyll Arcade, we pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship, personalised consultations, and a commitment to sustainability.Our team of certified experts provides comprehensive after-sales care, including lifetime cleaning and resizing, while maintaining transparency through price-matching and detailed product education. As Scotland's oldest jeweller, we balance tradition with modernity, ensuring every client receives heirloom-quality pieces backed by 165 years of industry leadership.
Services
Engagement Rings
Wedding Bands
Lab-Grown Diamonds
Luxury Watches
Bespoke Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 165 years of family-owned jewellery expertise
- Our team includes certified diamond specialists and horologists
- We provide lifetime cleaning and resizing services
- We guarantee ethical sourcing of all diamonds and gems
- We maintain Scotland's largest selection of lab-grown diamonds
Services
Engagement Rings
Our engagement rings combine heritage craftsmanship with modern design. Each piece features ethically sourced diamonds and precious metals, with options ranging from classic solitaires to contemporary lab-grown diamond settings. Expert consultants provide personalised guidance through our 160-year-old collection, ensuring perfect matches for individual styles and budgets while maintaining lifetime maintenance guarantees.
Luxury Watches
We curate premium watch collections from 28 international brands, including Grand Seiko and Nomos. Our horological experts offer specialist advice on mechanical and automatic timepieces, with after-sales services covering battery replacements, strap adjustments, and servicing. The selection spans heritage models and limited editions, supported by our 165-year industry expertise.
Bespoke Jewellery
Our bespoke service creates unique jewellery pieces tailored to client specifications. Using CAD technology and traditional techniques, we develop one-of-a-kind rings and accessories. The process includes multiple design revisions and material selections, supported by our in-house workshop's five-generation craftsmanship legacy.
People
Simon Porter
Managing Director
Fifth-generation jeweller with 30+ years industry experience, specialising in diamond procurement and family business leadership. Holds advanced gemmology certifications and maintains the company's ethical sourcing standards.
Questions
Do you offer lab-grown diamond options?
Yes, we provide ethically produced lab-grown diamonds with identical optical properties to mined stones, available in various cuts and settings.
Can I get jewellery resized after purchase?
We offer free resizing within 30 days of purchase and lifetime maintenance services including resizing at our Glasgow boutiques.
Are your diamonds ethically sourced?
All diamonds come with verifiable ethical provenance, including Kimberley Process certification for mined stones and full traceability for lab-grown options.
Do you provide watch servicing?
Yes, our certified horologists perform maintenance and repairs for luxury watches, including battery replacements and strap adjustments at competitive rates.
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