The One

Gaelic and The One look like they are interconnected, from the shop front to the content inside. It’s a very unusual shop which seems to abide by its own rules, but that’s what I like about it. It’s very relaxed and the shop owner is more than happy to share his wealth of knowledge on jewellery making with you.
While The One is more spacious, with paintings and old antiques sparsely dotted around the floor, Gaelic is crammed with jewellery of all origins. Interestingly, the majority of the jewellery is made by the owner, and hails back from bygone eras. He shares his craft secrets with you which is not only interesting, but the information makes his pieces more valuable. Considering each item is crafted in the studio, replica jewellery is between £50 and £100, but it makes stunning gifts for someone looking for a touch of Scotland stamped onto their necklace. Adopting styles as contrasting as Victorian ornate to sea themed pieces, both the set up and the produce born from this workshop are highly unusual and vibrantly different from mainstream designs. With a flawless jewellery repair service, the owner’s contributions to the local jewellery making community are priceless. I admire him not only for chasing his dream and not conforming to a standard job in the rat race, but for the wonderful, quirky pieces he creates. The opening hours of this job are erratic but it’s worth checking in regularly to see if he’s available for viewing purposes.

Right next door to ‘Gaelic’ (an antique jewellery and trinket store) you’ll find ‘The One’. In fact, these two shops share one glamourous black sign, so I’m not sure that they’re completely separate. Either way, they compliment each other nicely.
The One sells antique and second hand furniture from a little shop off Argyle Street in the West End. It has a great selection of items, from dark oak dining chairs to comfy looking red tartan sofas.
Everything is a little bit squeezed in — but then, isn’t this how all the best antique shops are?!