A fourth-generation family firm of fine jewellery and silver dealers — founded by Richard Goodwin in 1946, still trading from two Edinburgh showrooms today.
Director
What we maintain at Goodwins is the art of the traditional family jeweller where service and integrity are valued over the commercial bottom line.
Director
Welcome to Goodwins and I hope you enjoy both the shop and online experience here, coupled with the unique jewellery, silver and service we offer — a traditional business offering modern practices with family values.
Goodwins is a fourth generation family firm. Originally founded in London after the second world war, Richard Goodwin was demobbed and became an antique dealer. He established several stalls on the Portobello Road and rapidly became a well known figure to the London trade.
After many years travelling the country buying antiques to stock his London base, Richard decided to settle in Edinburgh. He established the original store on Rose Street in the city centre, where Goodwins still trade to this day.
Richard’s son Ronald, who from a very young age worked with his father in London, took control of the business in 1957. He then decided to relocate to Edinburgh’s very fashionable West End on Queensferry Street. Over the following 30 years, Ronald, and his wife Kate, nurtured the business and expanded the premises in the West End to encompass two shops.
In 1991 Ronald’s sons Joe and Ben, who had also been trained from a very young age, joined the business, completing the team. They decided to re-open the original shop in Rose Street in 1995 where it provides the same services available at the West End shop in Queensferry Street.
The Goodwins name has become synonymous with service, integrity and quality. Sales, valuations, repairs, engraving and purchasing of both modern and antique jewellery and silver are amongst the services they offer. Goodwins are Edinburgh’s largest family-owned and operated fine jewellery and silver business, and are looking forward to welcoming you to either of their city-centre showrooms.
Richard Goodwin, Jack Shell and Desmond Thomas (all London dealers) outside our original premises in the Portobello Road in London. Circa 1948.
Jack Shell and Richard Goodwin outside our original shop in the Portobello Road in London. Circa 1948.
Richard Goodwin and Kitty Mitten Goodwin. Circa 1950.
Kate Goodwin and Ronald Goodwin (in centre). 1958.
Our old original shop in Rose Street. Circa 1959.
Ronald Goodwin. 1987.
Ben and Joe Goodwin. 1991.
Ben Goodwin. 1993.
Ben Goodwin, Ronald Goodwin, Kate Goodwin and Joe Goodwin. 1994.
Ben Goodwin and Kate Goodwin. 1994.
Ben Goodwin, Ronald Goodwin and Joe Goodwin. Christmas 1994.
Ben Goodwin, Ronald Goodwin and Joe Goodwin. 1997.
The People Behind Goodwins
Behind every piece in our collection is a small, close-knit team — family members and trusted craftsmen who have spent decades caring for jewellery, silverware and watches. Meet the people you’ll find behind the counter on Queensferry Street and Rose Street.
