Gaynor Jewellers in Stamford to close after 31 years
A jewellers which has been trading in Stamford for more than three decades is to close.
Julia Gaynor-Sims and husband Keith Sims decided over the Christmas and new year break that they will retire “a little earlier than originally planned”, and will start the closing down sale at Gaynor Jewellers in Stamford Walk on Wednesday (January 19).
“The shop has been a massive part of family life,” said Julia, whose children Johanna, Gemma and Greg have all worked in the business as some stage - Johanna for about a decade.
“We, along with Dawson and F Hinds, have been long-running jewellers in Stamford and we have many loyal customers who we would like to thank for their support.
“We have started to see the children of couples who came in for wedding rings in the early days, who are now getting engaged and married themselves.”
As well as engagement, wedding and eternity rings, Gaynor Jewellers stocks bracelets, necklaces and earrings, all of which will be sold at half price during the closing down sale.
Julia’s favourite pieces included in the sale are a ring with a rectangular peridot gemstone - the birthstone for August - set within diamonds, and a 40-point baguette diamond engagement ring.
The shop uses ethical, mainly British suppliers.
Although a closing date has not yet been set, Julia and Keith will continue to run the business while they have a viable amount of stock, and will be honouring all orders placed by customers.
