I sought a ruby pendant with which to give thanks for forty years of love. My mind’s eye knew exactly what it would look like: I guessed I would need to find the right stone, and then have it set. So I rang Helen and described my thoughts, which she understood precisely. She suggested including a diamond to add brilliance, showed me several of her cut and unmounted rubies, and offered as alternatives a number of ready-made pieces. One of these was exactly what my mind had in its eye - better, on account of the diamond that sat above the ruby. All this by phone and email (because Devon is miles from Winchcombe). Though she could easily have sent it to me I chose to go to Winchcombe to collect it - a happy trip which provided the extra delight of learning about the stone, and seeing so many others of Helen’s lovely gems.

Thank you so much for your patience and expertise in designing a ring for my Sapphire Anniversary.
My husband and I really appreciated the time you spent with us choosing the perfect combination of stones.
We are both delighted with the result.

My best friend recommended Just Gems to me as I was looking for a sapphire engagement ring and had seen how beautifully his order had turned out. Helen was a pleasure to work with throughout the process, taking on board every detail that I wanted in the ring (choosing the stones was great fun) and matching its design to a description of my partner to create a piece that was stunning but secure to match her active lifestyle. The experience was so straightforward, even mid-pandemic, and I would highly recommend Just Gems to anyone.

We are very fortunate to have Just Gems in Winchcombe. Helen has recently rejuvenated my engagement ring with a beautiful Zircon gemstone which she took enormous effort and expertise to source the perfect replacement stone for me. I have also had a sapphire bespoke ring made which I am delighted with chosen from Helen’s large collection of coloured gemstones.All my rings are polished, sparkling and looking stunning. Absolutely recommend anyone to pop in and give Just Gems a try!

When two of my friends (who don’t know each other, but do know that I love beautiful jewellery and gemstones) both recommended that I visit gemmologist Helen Plumb at her shop Just Gems in the Cotswolds town of Winchcombe, I was intrigued…

And what a treat was in store! Helen is an amazing lady, hugely knowledgeable and totally passionate about precious and semi-precious stones and how to use them to create items of jewellery that are individual and different, yet eminently wearable.

My first brief visit turned into a regular outing (there is always something new to see) and I am now the proud owner of a number of pieces which I just love, and which draw admiring glances whenever I wear them. And during lockdown, I have kept myself consoled by browsing the treasures on the Just Gems website.

When it’s possible to visit in person again, Winchcombe is a very pleasant town well worth a day out with some interesting local attractions to enjoy - if you can drag yourself away from Helen and her gems, that is!