Scottish Enterprise Awards 2021

14 | Scottish Enterprise Awards 2021 is made from beautifully crafted Swarovski® Crystals. “Hand-picked by our experienced and award-winning team, we ensure the utmost in premium quality at the most affordable prices. Perfect for any bride to be or perhaps someone just looking for that statement piece, find the ideal design and enhance your sparkle on the big day,” Lesley states. John McKay Jewellers constantly achieves its goals of providing its clients with the highest quality jewellery, always using ethically sourced components. “Our core values have not changed over the decades; however, we are avidly working on reducing our carbon footprint. We are now offering our clients alternatives to mined diamonds and now stock a large selection of lab- grown diamonds to phase out mined diamonds,” explains Lesley. The company is a small, socially conscious, and independent business, with its on-site workshop hosting the latest computerised technology equipment. The workshop is run by its multi- award-winning craftsmen with over 40 years of experience in handcrafting the highest quality of product available. Lesley explains, “We are persistently re-educating to put ourselves in front of our competitors in an exceedingly comparative marketplace with quality and customer service as our top priority.” The current trend in both John McKay Jeweller’s retail and manufacturing side of the business is personalisation. More clients are looking to sign off a gift with an inscription or to commission a unique piece of jewellery that conveys a message of love and sentiment. Moreover, during the pandemic, John McKay Jewellers designed John McKay Jewellers specialise in bespoke and custom-made items, stocking a varied range of unique and designer jewellery made from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium. In addition, the company has an exquisite range of rings from diamond engagement rings, eternity, wedding, and dress rings and stocks a wide variety of necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, and earrings suitable to celebrate every occasion. Established in 1946, John McKay Jewellers prides itself on the fact that it only uses Fairtrade metals and conflict-free diamonds and gemstones that have been ethically sourced. Additionally, using the latest design technology and manufacturing equipment in computer-animated design, its expert designers produce the highest quality pieces available in the industry. Owner Lesley Elder states, “We provide clients with truly bespoke designs which they can view via image or video before the manufacturing process begins, all ensuring the best visual experience possible and the perfect, final piece.” John McKay Jewellers are approved members of the National Association of Goldsmiths and The National Association of Craftsmen. In addition, they can proudly boast that it is the only independent manufacturing jeweller in Scotland to have received all three wedding awards, The Scottish Wedding Awards: 2013-2020, The Confetti Awards: 2015-2016, and The Vows Awards: 2018-2019. Expanding its professionalism and expertise even further, John McKay Jewellers was placed second in The National Association of Jewellers Retailer of the year in 2019. With over 800 sample wedding rings and over 200 engagement rings, its customer-dedicated staff will help every step of the way and turn visions into reality. “At John McKay Jewellers, we offer more than just jewellery; we offer memories that will truly stand the test of time whenever you look upon your piece of perfection,” states Lesley. Its irresistible, designer bridal jewellery collection Best Bespoke Wedding Jewellers - Southern Scotland Oct21355 and manufactured a range of NHS jewellery sold online, with all proceeds going to the local hospital to support the front-line workers. Currently, John McKay Jewellers sources components from socially conscious suppliers to verify that their products are conflict-free and ethically sourced. Thus, continuing with high-quality products economically and environmentally and maintaining its untarnished reputation globally. Company Name: John McKay Jewellers Contact Name: Lesley Elder Web Address: www.johnmckayjewellers.com Contact Email: [email protected]