The items of jewellery you choose to wear on your wedding day will become precious keepsakes that will serve as wonderful reminders of a day full of love and joy whenever you look at or wear them. Wedding bands are worn each day and are the most symbolic aspect of your wedding day. Cufflinks, tie pins or pocket watches are excellent gifts from a bride to her groom, while any bride on her wedding day will love a bracelet or necklace from her husband-to-be, it's an uber romantic token of love before taken the steps towards wedded bliss. Take time in your selection – these are special pieces that may well end up becoming some of your most cherished possessions so be sure to check out our list below and then pop along to their shops or studios.
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Aurum designer-jewellers is a jewellery business based in Worthing, specialising in one-off pieces, which are individually designed and handmade in our on-site workshop. Virtually everything we create is bespoke. We work in Platinum, gold, and Palladium, with diamonds and precious stones of all kinds.
R L Austen are an independent jewellers based in Chichester, West Sussex since 1794.
We stock a range of high-quality jewellery, specialising in coloured gemstones, diamonds, pearls as well as top names in high end jewellery, watches and giftware.
Wedding ring mistakes to avoid!
Aimee Howlett, jewellery expert at Diamonds Factory, has shared how to choose and clean your wedding band. 'When choosing your wedding band, it's important to consider your lifestyle and daily activities. If you're someone with an active lifestyle you might want to go for a more durable material like platinum or tungsten that can withstand potential scratches and avoid a ring that has diamonds. With this in mind, it's worth visiting a jewellery store and trying on different styles of wedding bands, which can be really fun! Pay attention to comfort, fit, and how well it pairs with your engagement ring (if you have one).
Posted: 21 August 2023
How to choose the perfect wedding ring
Often overlooked, there's a big difference between platinum, gold and white gold rings, even though they look very similar. Despite gold rings being the traditional choice platinum wedding bands have over 6.1k searches and platinum wedding rings 3.3k in the UK each month. Whilst gold wedding bands have only 1k searches and gold wedding rings 5.4k, this suggests that in 2023 the most popular choice may be a platinum band. But with more 15k searches for 'Wedding Bands' in the UK every month - the decision may not be as simple as what's on trend. Here, jewellery expert Sach Kukadia at 7879 recommends how to choose the perfect wedding ring a purchase far more more important than your regular jewellery! Find out the difference between platinum vs golds, delving into everything, including their pros and cons, through to how well they'll fare in the long run...
Posted: 12 July 2023
New collections and birthday celebrations at Jeremy Hoye in Brighton
Brighton's Jeremy Hoye is a name synonymous with jewellery design excellence and his shop, approaching it's 30th anniversary, has become a must-visit destination for anyone looking for high quality jewellery. In celebration of this milestone, his new collections offer affordable and showstopping pieces in his signature style. Forest and Luna, like many of his designs, draw inspiration from nature. Forest is a beautifully textured design with a natural flowing feel that catches the light to dazzling effect.
Posted: 20 June 2023
Sustainability tips from Aurum Designer Jewellers
We asked Andrew at Aurum Designer Jewellers whether jewellery could play a role when trying to plan a sustainable wedding. Here's what he had to say... If you're looking for a way to make your wedding ring more sustainable, there are a few things you can consider. When choosing a jeweller, look for one that is committed to sustainability. This means that they source the precious metals and stones ethically.
Posted: 30 May 2023
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
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
Chichester jewellers RL Austen partners with bridal brand Brown & Newirth
Historical Chichester jewellers RL Austen believes that shopping for wedding rings for the biggest day of your life should be an experience in itself. The team have been blessed to play a part in couples special days for more than two centuries, so they know a thing or two about planning for the big day... The friendly team of experts are in store to guide you step by step through the process. From choosing from the hundreds of styles available to picking the perfect precious metal and selecting the correct size, have you covered. The collection of stunning wedding rings has been hand selected to offer you the very best in terms of choice and variety. From classic plain court bands to modern matt finishes, from intricate patterns to the most exquisite diamond set designs there is something for everyone.
Posted: 3 February 2023
SVP Jewellery has been awarded Commercial Jewellery Designer of the Year
Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the UK Jewellery Awards is the country's longest running and most prestigious trade awards event, established in 1992 to recognise the achievements of those working in the jewellery and watch sectors. We're delighted to announce some local interest as Sarah Parham of Sussex-based ring brand SVP Jewellery has been awarded Commercial Jewellery Designer of the Year.
With 21 targeted categories, the awards cover every aspect of the industry, from jewellery design and ethical business practice through to customer service and successful retailing.
Posted: 3 November 2022
Vurchoo has launched its new Studs of Hope collection
Ethical and sustainable jewellery brand Vurchoo, has launched its gorgeous Studs of Hope collection of earrings with the aim of supporting a charity that helps children worldwide into education. The collection is now being stocked in Silverado, located on Brighton's Bond Street. Store manager Emma says, "Here at Silverado we're committed to supporting environmental and ethical issues. It's important to us, as a company to champion designers who handcraft their jewellery with this in mind and we endeavour to showcase only those who do."
Posted: 21 July 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
