York jeweller specialises in antique jewellery: Choose from new, bespoke or vintage jewellery in Yorkshire


Barbara Cattle jewellery store in Stonegate, York, has been dealing in new and antique jewellery for decades. Cattle is a name synonymous with silversmithing in the city.
Since 1969 it has been part of the H. L. Brown family business, when Barbara Cattle herself entrusted the company to the Sheffield firm.
H. L. Brown has stores in Sheffield, Doncaster and Scarborough as well as the York branch.
Whilst they all carry a wide range of new and pre-loved jewellery and watches, the Barbara Cattle York store specialises in carefully curated antique pieces, and is a member of the prestigious British Antique Dealers’ Association.
And if you’re looking for something extra-special for a loved one how about an eternity ring? These rings – a full or half band of precious metal set with semi-precious stones – have been given as symbolic tokens of eternal love and everlasting life since ancient Egyptian times 4,000 years ago.
Their popularity has never waned, and although at one time they were mostly given to mark a diamond wedding anniversary, with diamonds being the most popular stone for an eternity ring, they are given to mark any significant event, from a first anniversary to the birth of a child, and are even given in place of engagement rings.


Diamonds are forever
They say diamonds are forever, but for Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor they proved to be ‘forever’ twice! On both occasions when she married fellow actor Richard Burton she opted for diamond eternity rings.
In 1964 her wedding ring was a baguette-cut diamond gold ring and in 1975 she had a circular-cut diamond octagonal-shaped band in white gold.
These two rings were sold together at Christies in 2011 and fetched a dazzling $1,022,500.
At Barbara Cattle you’ll find pre-loved antique rings at a much more modest price, but there is something extra special about a ring which will have its own past, its own story and secrets.
Because the jewellery store also mends, adapts and creates items of jewellery you can be sure of a perfect fit, and of getting exactly the look you want.
They also carry a wide range of selected quality new jewellery and, being part of the H. L. Brown family, have access to other stock and to sourcing just the perfect piece for you or your loved one.


Personal service
Nobody wants to be rushed when buying something so special. Every customer that enters the doors will be treated to that same personal, friendly and professional service. This is a shop where you’ll sit down, have a drink and take time to discuss your requirements and be guided to find that truly special item.
Find your nearest H L Brown jeweller
Barbara Cattle is at 45 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
H. L. Brown has stores at 18 St. Sepulchre Gate, Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1TB and 2 Barker’s Pool, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1LZ
Bright & Sons can be found at 27-28 St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HF
If you’re looking to purchase something extra special for that special person in your life, and you want not only a quality piece of jewellery but a quality shopping experience call into any of the stores and check out the H. L. Brown website here.