Bahnhofstrasse and Old-Town Jewellers
The heritage and multi-brand retail houses of central Zürich, on Bahnhofstrasse itself and in the old town around it, where jewellers have traded for a century or more. Beyer, Gübelin, Bucherer and Türler sit within a few hundred metres of each other, alongside old-town names like Galli and Rhomberg a few streets over. Most run in English and take walk-ins during business hours, though not all: a couple are appointment-only and a couple publish nothing about English service, so each listing says which. A strong house lets you compare loose stones on the spot and explains ownership or address changes honestly; a weak one just points you to a catalogue.
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Bahnhofstrasse 80, Zürich · dal 1948
A Bahnhofstrasse jeweller since 1948 whose real landmark is the free glockenspiel out front, with an online priced engagement collection running from entry solitaires to platinum showpieces.
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Bahnhofstrasse 50, Zürich (also Globus, Schweizergasse)
Zurich's biggest engagement ring catalogue, two central addresses, prices posted in Swiss francs from CHF 1,450 to CHF 72,000
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Bahnhofstrasse 31, Zürich · dal 1760
Zurich's oldest watch and jewellery house, with its own goldsmith atelier, now closing its doors as Patek Philippe takes the address in 2027.
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Bahnhofstrasse 36, Zürich · dal 1854
A Bahnhofstrasse jeweller since 1932 whose own Gem Lab, founded 1923, gives an expat buyer paperwork that travels well abroad.
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Bahnhofstrasse 33, Zürich · dal 1881
Zurich's oldest jewellery house, under new ownership since 2025, still runs its own atelier and lists 34 rings from CHF 2'900 to CHF 306'950.
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Theaterstrasse 16, Zürich (by Bellevue) · dal 1882
A fifth-generation watch and jewellery house at Bellevue since 1882, with Meister engagement rings from CHF 1'695 and free EU delivery for buyers leaving Switzerland.
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Fraumünsterstrasse 17, Zürich · dal 1883
A fifth-generation Zürich jeweller with its own goldsmith workshop, now a quiet appointment-based salon near Paradeplatz with a genuinely transparent online price list.
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Bahnhofstrasse 93, Zürich (plus Shopville, Sihlcity, Glatt, Zurich Airport) · dal 1975
Switzerland's biggest watch and jewellery chain, with five Zurich stops including one at the airport for a last-minute look before a flight.
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Bahnhofplatz 7, Zürich (Hotel Schweizerhof) · dal 1984
A 40-year family jeweller whose new Bahnhofplatz flagship, inside Hotel Schweizerhof, sits right at Zurich's main station.
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Fortunagasse 26, Zürich · dal 1979
A design-forward old-town boutique founded in St. Moritz in 1979, now a registered Zurich AG with an in-house atelier and a bespoke bridal service.
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Strehlgasse 5, Zürich (Altstadt)
A Viennese fine-jewellery brand's first Swiss boutique, in the old town, with an online configurator for shaping an engagement ring before the appointment.
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Bahnhofstrasse 3, Zürich (inside Bongénie) · dal 1896
A Geneva family jeweller founded in 1896, now on a brand-new Bahnhofstrasse corner inside Bongénie since it announced the Zurich move in November 2025.
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Löwenstrasse 67, Zürich · dal 1999
A jeweller trading since 1999 near Zürich's and Geneva's main stations, strong on gold wedding rings and cultured pearls, though its own site skips English.
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Bahnhofstrasse 56, Zürich · dal 1995
A small family-run Bahnhofstrasse boutique that designs and makes its own gemstone jewellery, not a resold catalogue, since 1995.
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Niederdorf, Zürich · dal 1984
A 40-year Swiss chain with a Niederdorf branch, transparent online CHF pricing, but no English site or shipping abroad.
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Stadelhoferstrasse 33, Zürich · dal 1983
A family-run Stadelhofen boutique near Bellevue offering handcrafted engagement and wedding rings since 1983, with GIA-certified diamonds and its own repair workshop.
Domande frequenti
Where can I find a jeweller with an in-house workshop for bespoke work?
Several retailers in this category operate their own ateliers, including Beyer Chronometrie, Meister 1881, Türler, and La Serlas. These locations offer specialized goldsmith services alongside their retail collections.
What is the best option if I am an expat needing certified diamond paperwork?
Gübelin is a strong choice because they have operated their own Gem Lab since 1923. This provides buyers with documentation that is recognized internationally.
Are there any jewellers in central Zurich that allow me to see prices online before visiting?
Yes, you can view pricing beforehand at Juwelier Kurz, Türler, or Meister 1881. Bucherer also provides a wide price range in Swiss francs on their website.
I'm traveling through Zurich and need a last-minute option. Is there anything near the airport?
Christ Uhren & Schmuck is Switzerland's largest chain and maintains a location at the airport for convenient access. They also have five other stops within the city.
Can I design a ring myself before my appointment?
ANNA Inspiring Jewellery offers an online configurator in their old town boutique. This lets you shape an engagement ring before you sit down with a specialist.