Ramsdens has acquired Watermans Fine Jewellers in the heart of Leeds City Centre.

Watermans Fine Jewellers is an established Pawnbroker as well as a quality jeweller, services that Ramsdens will continue to offer. In addition to this Ramsdens will introduce their existing services to the branch including; buying in scrap gold, cheque cashing, pay day advances, commission free currency and log book loans.

Ramsdens Managing Director, Stewart Smith, said "We are very pleased to acquire a business of this quality. Waterman's, as part of Ramsdens, will expand its range of services whilst still ensuring it offers customers an unparalleled level of service for bespoke jewellery and lending against quality jewellery."

The major acquisition has created 3 new jobs and is the 26th branch in the Ramsdens chain.