A MUCH-loved jeweller is set to close its town-centre shop after more than three decades of dedicated service to loyal customers.
Amberley Jewellers in Waterlooville, a fixture of London Road since 1992, will be closing its doors for the final time later this year.
The shop offers a wide selection of gold and silver jewellery, featuring brands like Cavendish French and Hot Diamonds, alongside a range of pre-owned and vintage pieces.
Additionally, it provides a variety of services and repairs, either in-store or through expert craftsmen in its workshop.
The business was established 25 years ago by Lionel Webb who, having worked in the jewellery industry since 1958, has vast knowledge, passion and experience of all things jewellery.
A heartfelt post by the store’s management on Facebook thanked customers for their support.
It said: “Amberley Jewellers in Waterlooville , established in 1992, will be closing its doors in June 2025.
“A huge thank you to all our customers for your support over the years.
“Our Hythe store remains open, and we look forward to greeting you there!”
The Hythe store, located in the New Forest and open since 2023, will continue to operate as normal.
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Beales, one of Britain’s oldest department stores, has launched a closing down sale before it shuts its last remaining shop after more than 140 years.
The company will shut its branch in Poole’s Dolphin Centre on May 31.
The sale includes fashion, furniture, gifts and cosmetics, being sold for up to 70% off.
Beales chief executive Tony Brown blamed the “devastating impact” of the rise in national insurance contributions and the higher minimum wage for the store closure.
Meanwhile, high street fashion chain New Look has begun to close stores as it scales back its UK footprint.
It is understood to be shutting nearly 100 stores – equivalent to around a quarter of its 364 shops.
Stores in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, St Austell, Cornwall and Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf have launched closing down sales.
Reports suggest that the company has been forced to accelerate the pace of store closures due to tax changes in the Autumn Budget.
Meanwhile, Huttons in London will shut its store in the Putney Exchange due to excessive energy costs.
The gift shop became a local icon after it opened in the 1990s.