Independent Glasgow jewellers since 1965, specialising in mined and lab-grown diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewellery, with an unwavering commitment to personal service and exceptional quality at exceptional prices.
John Macintyre & Son is a family-run jeweller based at 14 Mitchell Lane in the heart of Glasgow city centre. From our beginnings in the Gorbals in 1965 to our Mitchell Lane showroom today, we have helped generations of customers mark life’s most important moments, from engagements and weddings to significant anniversaries.
More than 60 years of diamond expertise guides us today, from helping you choose a mined or lab-grown diamond to creating a shaped wedding ring that sits beautifully alongside your engagement ring.
Established in Glasgow in 1965
Every current team member has over 20 years’ service with us
Private, appointment-based Glasgow showroom
What We Specialise In
- Mined and lab-grown diamond engagement rings
- GIA-graded mined diamonds and IGI-graded lab-grown diamonds
- Wedding rings
- Mined and lab-grown diamond eternity rings
- Mined and lab-grown diamond earrings, pendants & tennis bracelets
- Made-to-order, custom-fit and bespoke designs
- Jewellery remodelling and diamond remounting
Whichever origin you choose, our core priorities never change: superb craftsmanship, honest guidance and exceptional quality at exceptional prices.
Learn more in our Mined and Lab-Grown Diamonds guide
A More Personal Way to Choose
Operating from a private, appointment-based Glasgow showroom allows us to step away from the high-pressure environment of traditional retail. Because many pieces are individually made to order, every element—from the diamond and precious metal to the design and finger size—is tailored specifically around your preferences and price range.
Our relaxed and friendly consultations give you uninterrupted time to compare diamond shapes, explore both mined and lab-grown options, and examine different designs at your own pace.
If you are ready to discuss your ideas, you can request a private consultation at the showroom or connect with us remotely.
Engagement Rings, Chosen Your Way
Making a bold statement for a surprise proposal, this 6.08ct lab-grown oval brilliant solitaire is set in 18ct yellow and white gold. It is a brilliant example of the impact a larger centre diamond can create. Get in touch if you have a specific style or size in mind, and we’ll happily guide you through the choices.
A Lab-Grown Emerald Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
For a striking take on a classic three-stone design, this lab-grown emerald cut trilogy brings together three diamonds with an approximate total weight of 4.00 ct. The diamonds are IGI-certified, with E colour and VVS2 clarity. Shown in platinum, the ring is also available in 18ct white or yellow gold.
Lab-grown platinum emerald cut diamond trilogy engagement ring 4.00ct
IGI-certified · E colour · VVS2 clarity
Platinum, 18ct white or yellow gold
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Sample Mounts, Made Personal
A single sample mount can tell two entirely different stories. Both customers chose a platinum head with an 18ct yellow-gold shank, but customised their rings with their choice of GIA-graded mined diamond: one a striking marquise cut, the other a classic oval. Different shapes, distinct character, tailored to perfection.
GIA-graded mined marquise cut diamond
GIA-graded mined oval cut diamond
Experience and Honest Advice
Every member of our current team has worked with John Macintyre & Son for more than 20 years. That continuity means you are always greeted by a familiar face offering advice shaped by decades of hands-on expertise. An independent grading report is important, but it only tells part of the story. We carefully evaluate each diamond’s characteristics, from colour and clarity to proportions, and consider how well it suits your chosen setting. We listen closely, talk you through the finer details and help you make a confident, informed decision without pressure.
Bespoke, Custom Fit and Remodelling
We offer both custom-fit and bespoke jewellery. A custom-fit piece adapts a design you may have seen in store to suit your existing jewellery, while a bespoke commission is created around your individual requirements.
Depending on the design, your ring can be laser scanned and a CAD design prepared to help create a shaped wedding or eternity ring around it. For this service, we can create rings in your chosen precious metal using either mined or lab-grown diamonds.
What’s more, we also offer a remodelling service, allowing you to remount your own diamonds in a gold or platinum setting of your choice. Below you can see examples of designs chosen by customers using our bespoke, custom fit and remodelling services.
A Shaped Wedding and Eternity Ring Set
After buying her engagement ring from us, this customer asked for a shaped wedding ring and diamond eternity ring to sit on either side. Her engagement ring was laser scanned, and CAD designs were prepared to develop the best possible fit.
Finished three-ring set
Shaped wedding ring CAD design
Shaped eternity ring CAD design
A Familiar Design Made Personal
This customer liked one of our half eternity designs but wanted a symmetrical diamond and ruby curved version to sit around her cluster ring, so that her new ring would still look complete when worn on its own. We were able to match the colour of her original ruby centre stone, which was purchased from us, and she decided that the rubies and diamonds should be set in 18ct white gold, with an 18ct yellow-gold shank to complement her existing ring.
Finished ruby and diamond ring
Ruby and diamond ring CAD design
Diamonds Given a New Setting
Two diamonds from a customer’s original ring were remounted as platinum six claw stud earrings, giving the stones a new purpose while preserving their personal significance.
Two existing diamonds remounted as platinum six claw stud earrings
Personal Service and Aftercare
To help keep your jewellery looking as beautiful as the day you received it, every purchase includes:
- One complimentary insurance valuation at the point of sale.
- Ongoing complimentary cleaning and visual inspections of claws and settings.
- Access to specialised maintenance services, including polishing, rhodium plating, and essential repairs like claw re-tipping.
Our Story
While our business has evolved over the last six decades, the foundational values behind it remain entirely unchanged.
Discover our full story—including our early days in the Gorbals, our relocation to Mitchell Lane, changing jewellery traditions, and memorable Glasgow heritage campaigns—over on our Heritage page.
From the original Gorbals shop to Mitchell Lane in the 1980s and today
Visit Us or Choose Remotely
Distance is never a barrier to exceptional service. If you cannot visit our Glasgow showroom, we provide comprehensive remote guidance via telephone, email, or WhatsApp.
Whenever possible, we supply independent grading reports, high-resolution photographs, and videos of loose centre diamonds for your approval before any commitment is made, helping you choose with confidence whether you are based in Glasgow or further afield.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Visit our Glasgow showroom for a private consultation, or begin choosing your engagement ring remotely with personal guidance from our experienced team.
