A family business since 1869.
Established in Bolton, Lancashire, by James Preston, this famous store became the largest in the United Kingdom and was renowned as the ‘Diamond Centre of the North’, attracting couples from all over the country. This image from 1954 proudly highlights the long relationship with Rolex, one that continues today in our showrooms in Guildford, Norwich and Wilmslow, and our Rolex boutique in Leeds.
Still a family business, Prestons represents the two finest watch houses in Patek Philippe and Rolex and is proud to design and create its own unique jewellery from our London workshop at 8 Ely Place. A jeweller in the truest sense of the word, with designers, setters, goldsmiths and gemologists working together in a beautiful environment to create the finest jewellery – what you see in our windows came out of our workshop! Only the very finest British craftsmanship.
To purchase our jewellery, you must visit one of our showrooms as we want you to see, feel and experience the difference before choosing to buy from our company. As we don’t sell online, our website is a window into Prestons.
We look forward to meeting you, and I guarantee the friendliest of welcomes.
Karl Massey
Managing Director
Our showrooms in Wilmslow, Guildford, Norwich and Leeds showcase the world's finest watch houses, alongside a selection of bridal and fine jewellery designed and crafted in our London workshop, 8 Ely Place.
Our team are always here to help and continue to offer the advice, guidance and service that has been our hallmark since 1869.
From an initial design to a finished piece of jewellery, each stage of the process takes place at 8 Ely Place, our London workshop. Every piece that leaves the house is accompanied by a ‘Made in London’ seal as a mark of its quality and craftsmanship.
Under the guidance of our Workshop Manager, Lorne Mehlstaubler, our goldsmiths and gemsetters work with both traditional and modern techniques to create beautiful, timeless jewellery. Together they combine their fifty-five years’ worth of experience to create fine jewellery for both our clients and our showrooms.
Our showrooms were all individually designed to reflect the buildings they occupy and to offer a warm and welcoming environment in which to explore our collections.
Over the last 150 years, generations of families have become customers of Prestons, and many have gone on to become friends. Today, our teams look forward to welcoming both you, and your loved ones, to our showrooms.
Our showrooms in Wilmslow, Guildford, Norwich and Leeds are always here to help and continue to offer the advice and guidance that has been our hallmark since 1869.
Over the years, generations of families have become customers of Prestons, and many have gone on to become friends. Today, our teams look forward to welcoming you to our showrooms in Wilmslow, Guildford, Norwich and Leeds.
Surrey
Our Guildford showroom was designed to reflect the architectural merit of the Edwardian building it occupies. The store features spaces dedicated to the fine watch houses it showcases, alongside a comfortable lounge to allow our clients to explore our bridal and fine jewellery collections. Explore This ShowroomCheshire
Located in the heart of Wilmslow, this showroom features a selection of spaces dedicated to the fine watch houses it showcases. Of course, the bridal collections Prestons have always been famous for remain a prominent feature of the store and surround the famous Aquarium Bar which sits at its centre. Explore This ShowroomYorkshire
This showroom, located in Victoria Gate, features extensive Rolex showcases alongside a discrete VIP lounge. Every element of the interior design radiates the values of the Rolex crown: excellence, precision and attention to detail from louvre walls in walnut, to the careful calibration of colours and patterns within the fittings and furnishings. Explore This ShowroomNorfolk
Located on the historic Norwich high street, Prestons Norwich has been expanded and redesigned to reflect the character of the building it has occupied for over 150 years. The showroom features collections by Patek Philippe, Rolex and TUDOR alongside our fine jewellery collections. Explore This Showroom