Independent Jewellers of Distinction
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Our Values

Our values are traditional, yet never go out of fashion: outstanding & knowledgeable personal service with an extensive collection to choose from.

Many of the team have been with Jacobs of Reading for many years, & help to maintain our reputation as one of Berkshire’s premier independent businesses with great expertise in jewellery and other luxury items. The Reading-based team has a wealth of knowledge about jewellery & watches as well as repairs. Jacobs are members of the National Association of Goldsmiths & are Registered Valuers.

We carefully choose our watch & jewellery brands – Cartier, Fope, Halcyon Days, Foundation Fine Ethical Jewellery, Longines, Georg Jensen, Links of London & Bulgari – for their first-class design & quality jewellery in order to fit with our position as the leading independent jeweller in Reading, Berkshire.

Most important of all, our passion for jewellery in Berkshire is well known. This is reflected in our committed and dedicated client base, many of whom have shopped with Jacobs of Reading for generations.

Our Staff and their achievements
Ian Jacobs

As a principal of the business Ian has over 40 years experience in the jewellery industry. A registered valuer with the National Association of Goldsmith’s Institute of Registered Valuers, Ian’s accumulated expertise & knowledge is extensive not to mention invaluable. His specialties are second hand jewellery as well as old silver. Ian is also extensively involved in the local community.

Adrienne Jacobs

Adrienne has over 25 year’s experience in the jewellery business & has been instrumental shaping Jacobs’ identity over that time. She oversaw our successful move to King St. in 2005. In spare time she is the Thames Valley Regional Chairwoman for the Lady Taverners charity.

Adam Jacobs

Adam joined the family business in 2004 bringing a wealth of external expertise. He holds a Professional Jewellers Diploma (with distinction) from the National Association of Goldsmiths. Locally, Adam also sits on the Reading Chamber of Commerce Council, the Reading Business Improvement District Committee & chairs Reading’s retail promotional group.

James Wallbanks

James joined Jacobs in Autumn 1994 and managed our Friar St shop. Now co-managing our new larger premises,  his experience in clocks & watches is excellent not to mention being a specialist in engagement & wedding rings.

Jay Raymond

Jay joined Jacobs in Summer 1995 with a superb background in pearls. Continuing this enthusiasm Jay now also has extensive knowledge in diamonds and coloured gemstones and assists with preparing valuations utilising those skills. Jay also co-manages our King St shop.

Jeanette Searle

With a family background in watchmaking it’s no surprise Jeanette found herself working at a jewellers. Jeanette manages our busy repairs & administration office and has now completed 25 years of service with us.

Denise Wallbanks

Denise joined us in 2004 with retail jewellery experience from a variety of shops. Denise now relishes in supervising the day to day running of our successful Links of London agency.

Sarah Cox

Sarah first started with us as a Saturday girl while studying for her Goldsmith Degree at the University of Kent. We were delighted when, after graduating, she joined us full time to be an apprentice goldsmith. Her balance of design aesthetic & retail know-how  is a terrific asset to Jacobs.

Amanda Macgregor

Amanda joined us in 2006 & has since completed her Professional Jewellers Diploma. With a keen eye for design, Amanda carefully looks after customers’ repairs and she also helps shape and design our fabulous windows.

Philie Jaynes

Philie joined Jacobs in September 2011 and has several years of customer experience from a variety of different shops and theatres. She assists Jeanette in the office and is looking forward to learning new skills and expanding her jewellery knowledge.

Katie Moulds

Katie joined Jacobs in Summer 2010 with several years experience in the jewellery industry and having completed the National Association of Goldsmith’s Jewellery Education Training Program, Part One and is now studying for Part Two.

Netty Tinio

Netty joined us in 2009 working part time including Saturdays. Netty specialises in Links of London and ensures that our products are presented impeccably.

Matt Pinn

Australian by birth, Matt works at Jacobs as our resident goldmsith. With over 20 years experience in jewellery & family businesses, Matt’s expertise is invaluable & also has apprentice Sarah to look after.