H.Samuel today
H.Samuel has almost 400 stores nationwide and is part of the Signet Group plc, the world's largest specialist jeweller.
Firmly established as the UK's favourite high street jeweller, H.Samuel brings together an unsurpassed range of quality products at exceptional value. Customers will find an extensive collection of diamond, gold and silver jewellery, as well as the most popular watch brands. There's also a large range of the top collectibles and an inspiring selection of gifts for every occasion and budget.
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Every in-store purchase is supported by expert advice from H.Samuel's experienced staff, together with a comprehensive range of after-sales services.
The H.Samuel story began in 1862 when Harriet Samuel took over her father-in-law's clock-making business in Liverpool. Harriet moved the business to Manchester's Market Street and ran the mail order side. Her son developed the retail area.
The first H.Samuel retail store opened in Preston in 1890, closely followed by branches in Rochdale and throughout Lancashire. To accommodate the growing business, the company moved to large headquarters in Birmingham in 1912.
After the war, Harriet's grandsons Gilbert and Robert took over as Chairman and Vice Chairman. In 1948, the company was successfully floated on the Stock Exchange.
Gilbert was awarded a CBE for political and public services, became a Queen's Sheriff for the City of London and was elected Master of the Clockmakers Company. Meanwhile, the number of H.Samuel stores rose to over 200 nationwide.
After the brothers' deaths in the late 1970s, Robert's son took over as Chairman. In 1984 he led an acquisition of the James Walker Group, which doubled the company's presence in the UK.
Our Charity
H.Samuel supports The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. The Trust was established in 1991 to raise awareness of carers' issues and offer support to carers by providing them with information, advice and support.
A carer is someone, who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.
The Signet Group
Signet Group is the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller with operations in the US and UK and focuses on the middle market jewellery sector.
Signet operated 1,814 speciality retail jewellery stores at 28 January 2006; these included 1,221 stores in the US, where the Group trades as “Kay Jewelers”, “Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry” and under a number of regional names. At the same date Signet operated 593 stores in the UK, where the Group trades as “H.Samuel”, “Ernest Jones” and “Leslie Davis”.
H.Samuel has almost 400 stores nationwide and is part of the Signet Group Plc, the world's largest specialist jeweller.
Each of our stores brings together an outstanding range of quality products at great value: diamond, gold and silver jewellery, popular watch brands, an extensive range of collectibles and inspired gift ideas for every occasion.
You will find experienced H.Samuel staff at each of our stores, all willing to offer you helpful advice so you can make that special purchase.
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