Does Ernest Jones still exist?
ABOUT Ernest Jones Ernest Jones is now firmly established as the UK’s diamond and watch specialist. H Samuel and Ernest Jones are owned by Signet Jewelers which is domiciled in Bermuda and headquartered in the US. The group is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange.In addition to H Samuel and Ernest Jones, Signet Jewelers owns brands such as Blue Nile, Zales, Kay Jewelers, Jared and JamesAllen.Ernest Jones is part of the Signet Jewelers group and has approximately 180 stores across the United Kingdom.
Is Ernest Jones better than H Samuel?
Background Ernest Jones is also part of Signet, although compared to H Samuel it is a more mainstream seller of watches and diamonds, calling itself the diamond and watch specialist, and has pitched itself decidedly more upmarket. There are just under 200 branches in the UK. As part of the acquisition, all Ernest Jones staff have kept their roles and have become employees of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which owns the prestigious Goldsmiths brand.Selected stores sell Rolex. We have a team of watchmakers who have trained with some of the world’s most prestigious watch houses and offer the highest standard of service to help keep your watch in top condition. Indeed, Ernest Jones has more technically qualified watchmakers than any other UK jeweller.Luxury watch and jewellery retailer Goldsmiths will continue to sell brands found in Ernest Jones, including Omega, Breitling, TUDOR and TAG Heuer. All Ernest Jones staff, as part of the acquisition, will keep their jobs and become employees of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which owns the Goldsmiths brand.