Your wedding day will be one of the most unforgettable days of your life. Buying a wedding ring is not only an investment but also a visual way to show your love for each other.
There are so many options to commemorate and celebrate your bond accordingly to your own taste. Traditionally a plain band is worn but the possibilities are endless. Many couples choose matching wedding rings to serve as a constant symbol for both of you to remember one of the most special days you will ever share together.
Here’s some great jewellers where you can choose from a wide range of wedding and engagement rings based in the North West from places like Manchester, Preston, Lancashire and the Lake District, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your North West Wedding magazine when contacting a jeweller for your wedding and engagement rings.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
For over 40 years, Manchester Craft & Design Centre has provided a home to some of the region’s most talented independent designers and makers. Selling textiles, jewellery, accessories, ceramics & homeware, the Centre is the perfect place to find something truly unique for your special day. We are based conveniently in the heart of the Northern Quarter with our makers on site to discuss commissions and original designs. From dresses and rings to cake toppers and cufflinks, there’s plenty to find on a trip to the Centre.
Bizarre wedding traditions: The Eurovision edition
Wedding traditions are dramatically different around the world. From the type of cake served to the attire of the bride, you'll be amazed at what happens on wedding days around the continent. To celebrate Eurovision 2023 taking place in the vibrant city of Liverpool, engagement and wedding ring experts at Steven Stone have rounded up some of the most bizarre traditions from participating countries – including the Big 5.
Posted: 13 May 2023
Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright has opened a new showroom in Manchester
Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright has opened a new showroom in Manchester. The company has completed its head office relocation to the prestigious Towers Mansion within the Towers Business Park. The move encompasses new office space complete with a newly fitted-out showroom to showcase the company's expanding collections.
"We're thrilled to have completed our office move as we deliver on our strategic five-year plan," says the team at Lily Arkwright. "This new office space will house our eCommerce, bespoke and marketing teams alongside our jewellery consultancy team all under one roof. Additionally, we're thrilled to launch our new showroom which is something very special after a summer-long renovation and fit-out programme."
Posted: 6 April 2023
F.Hinds advises on your wedding selection
Jewellers F.Hinds, boasting more than 115 stores across England, advise on what precious metals your wedding rings could be made from... Your wedding day will be one of the biggest days of your life, and we're so happy that you're about to embark on this new chapter, no doubt you are too! With an exciting engagement comes a whole load of happiness and emotion, but with that what also comes is a never-ending list of things you need to do before the big day, and we can bet that one of them is going to be to "find the perfect wedding rings".
Posted: 7 February 2023
Engagement ring trends for 2023
Whether you're future-gazing about your dream proposal or just like keeping up to date with the latest styles, Lorna Haddon, head of diamonds and jewellery at Beaverbrooks, predicts the new wave of engagement ring trends that will be taking over our Instagram feeds in 2023. Here at County Wedding Magazines it's hard to pick our fav? Really, can we only choose one?
Posted: 3 February 2023
Lily Arkwright has put together a guide revealing the most popular time to propose
Based in Manchester, Lily Arkwright is a sustainable and ethical luxury online jeweller offering lab-grown moissanite, diamonds, coloured gemstone engagement rings, wedding bands and jewellery in a variety of 18K white, yellow, rose gold and platinum. With weddings back in full swing this year, Lily Arkwright has put together a guide revealing the most popular times to propose.
Festive proposals are the most popular with many rings purchased in the Black Friday sales. Just like weddings, proposals are immensely popular as the sun begins to shine in the UK and as more people prepare for romantic holidays. Lily Arkwright sees sales rise by 38 per cent in April as couples prepare for springtime proposals. This continues into the summer months as July proves to be a favoured month for engagement ring shopping.
Posted: 1 December 2022
DM Bridal Accessories is a family-run business offering luxury jewellery and gifts
DM Bridal Accessories is a small family-run business in Chorley, Lancashire. The company was established in 2020 during the pandemic and launched its website in 2021.
They have a variety of different bridal hair accessories available, including headpieces such as combs, hairpins, tiaras and vines. They also offer a range of jewellery and are on hand to help you find the perfect pieces to complement your bridal look.
The team sources products to suit individuals, so if there isn't anything suitable on their website, they're happy to do the searching for you.
Posted: 17 November 2022
H. Samuel, on Manchester’s Market Street, is celebrating 160 years of business
H. Samuel, on Manchester's Market Street, is celebrating 160 years of business. First opening in 1862, it introduced on-trend pieces that were designed with style and price in mind.
In a time when women could not vote or get an education, the owner, Harriet Samuel, beat all odds to follow her dreams and turned the family watchmakers into a mail-order business right in the heart of Manchester, with one goal: to make quality jewellery and watches accessible to everyone.
Posted: 17 November 2022
Desert Diamonds Cumbria is launching a range of friendship/mother-daughter rings
Desert Diamonds Cumbria, a local jeweller, is launching a range of friendship/mother-daughter rings which will make the perfect gift for your bridal party.
The owner, Sue Mounsey, tells us more about the company: "Our stones are of the highest quality available, we start by hand-cutting them and then hand-polishing to create a lasting lustre. All our items can be made from a variety of golds and sterling silver with gold/rhodium plating. For bespoke items, we discuss the customer's dream ring and draw a computer-aided design to meet their specifications. Once they're happy, we will manufacture the ring, which will take approximately six to eight weeks.
Posted: 22 September 2022
Women propose new wedding trend
Until recently engagement rings were seen as exclusively a female item of jewellery but the team at Ingle & Rhode believe the time has come for both sexes to enjoy a little engagement bling. They have already sold several of the rings to women who were planning to propose to their partners and are confident the trend will continue to gain pace. Ingle & Rhode's mens rings include items fashioned from gold and platinum with many featuring ethically sourced diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and other precious stones. There's something for most budgets with women able to choose from a modest ring for their man from as little as £495 or go for something more blingy up to £11,950.
Posted: 18 May 2022
Expert advice on how to clean your engagement ring at home
Wearing your ring every day will take its toll - a build-up of things like oil, debris and cosmetic residue can create a thin layer on your ring making it look dull.
The good news is that there is no reason you can't keep your diamond as vibrant and twinkly as the day you received it- it just takes a little sprucing up every so often.
Jewellery experts at Queensmith have shared their straightforward tips for when you need to clean your ring safely at home.
Posted: 23 April 2022
