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.
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
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
Ten jewellery superstitions to know before your big day
Certain jewellery worn on your wedding day can bring bad luck to brides and grooms, according to experts. Ethical jewellery experts Ingle & Rhode have gathered some of the most unusual superstitions surrounding accessories that you might not know about. From necklaces to bracelets, lots of jewellery has hidden meanings that are considered lucky or unlucky, depending on what it is and when it is worn. Some jewellery, like rosary beads, are considered good luck, whereas wearing pearls on your wedding day suggests that you will have tears in your marriage.
Posted: 19 April 2022
Goldsmiths unveils luxurious new showroom in Brighton
Goldsmiths, one of the UK's leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers has opened its doors to unveil its dynamic new design at its Brighton showroom, at Churchill Square. The Brighton showroom is only the third of Goldsmith's new concept showrooms to open, following the opening of the Canterbury and Reading showrooms during October. The showroom reveals a whole new interior concept, as well as an exceptional new line up of luxury timepieces from the best names in Swiss watchmaking alongside world-renowned fine jewellery brands. Goldsmiths has created a luxury retail environment for the future – one that embraces a modern and relaxed way to browse.
Posted: 16 November 2021
Richard Talman and Hugo Johnson are the incredibly talented gentlemen behind Haywards Heath-based bespoke jewellers RTFJ. Both regulars on your TV screens (Richard on The Repair Shop and Hugo, 2021's All That Glitters champ) the pair have high standards when it comes to their pieces and customer service. Your Sussex Wedding editor Kelly Andrews caught up with them for a virtual chat about their experiences working with the BBC on such well-loved shows, as well as what inspires them and how to get the best out your wedding rings.
Posted: 2 August 2021
Wedding jewellery with meaning
Rosie Odette Jewellery has launched a luxury, custom engagement ring service that celebrates uniqueness, empowering couples to channel their love and individuality through meaningful stones and evocative, personal design. Gem hunter and luxury independent jewellery designer, Rosie Odette, is leading a revolution in high-end engagement ring design with a bespoke service tailored to each couple to create meaningful, alternative engagement rings telling their individual story. The custom-made service offers an unrivalled overall ring choosing experience so that couples can be involved in each step of the design process.
Posted: 27 May 2021
