TEST YOUR METAL The experts at F.Hinds say, “There are a wide variety of metals to choose from such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, platinum, palladium and even titanium. Yellow gold, white gold and platinum are the most popular, while palladium and titanium are often chosen by those who work very hands-on jobs as they’re very hard wearing. Each metal comes with its own care requirements, so it’s important to consider that when you’re shopping.” It could be important to share your profession with your jeweller when looking into metal options. Santa Salmina from Lister Horsfall (https://listerhorsfall.co.uk) says, “When choosing a wedding band for someone who works with their hands daily, durability should be a key focus. Materials such as platinum, titanium, or tungsten are excellent choices. These metals are far more resistant to scratches, dents and bending compared to softer options like gold. Titanium and tungsten especially are known for their strength, making them ideal for anyone with a hands-on profession.” Beaverbrooks Lister Horsfall Beaverbrooks Cavendish Jewellers Cavendish Jewellers F.Hinds SELECT YOUR STYLE “When choosing a wedding ring, you’ll find a wide range of styles to suit every preference,” say the experts at F.Hinds. “Some opt for a classic plain band, while others prefer diamond set or shaped designs that pair seamlessly with their engagement ring. You can also explore crossover, patterned, and weave styles, among many other options to suit you.” Claire from Cavendish Jewellers (www.cavendishjewellers.co.uk) says, “Every bride has her own unique style and preferences. Whether it’s a dazzling wedding band or a simpler one, the most important thing is that it reflects your personal taste and complements your engagement ring. Consider any existing jewellery you may have, and take into account factors such as metal type, width, whether your engagement ring requires a band to be shaped around it, and if you’d like any gemstones for added sparkle. It’s important to find a band that complements your engagement ring and represents your style, and of course, makes you happy!” GO BESPOKE To achieve a perfectly matched set of engagement and wedding rings, if you fail to discover all of the aforementioned criteria in ready-made collections, you may decide to go down the bespoke route. Costs are often comparable, and you’ll be able to ensure the same profile and perfect shape fitted around your engagement ring, allowing the two to sit in perfect harmony. You can also opt for elements of personalisation, perhaps with precious stones that mean something to you both. Even if you don’t decide to go fully bespoke there are still special twists you can add such as engraving your wedding date, your names or a meaningful phrase. Check out Jacqueline & Edward (www.jacquelineandedward. com). “All our jewellery is 100 per cent handmade-to-order on site at our workshop in Wetherby using traditional methods and is handcrafted by a small team of artisan jewellery designers,” the brand’s Jessica explains. “We literally melt our own alloys, draw our own wire and genuinely create by hand: an art almost lost.” Jacqueline & Edward’s rings are never cast, they’re individually handmade and unique and each piece contains a small piece of river gold hand-panned by them. You even get to choose the location of your gold based on a place of special meaning or sentimental value. This means that when they create a pair of wedding rings, they make them from the same molten bead of precious metal, making the rings chemically inseparable acting as a symbol of the unity of your marriage. What’s more, because everything is handmade, you can customise any element from the online collection or create bespoke wedding rings based on your own unique style. Lister Horsfall, based in Halifax and Ilkley, offers the bespoke jewellery design services of its in-house master goldsmith. Understanding the deeply personal and sentimental value of bespoke jewellery, the specialists here work closely with their customers to bring their dreams to life. Whether you already have an idea, want to create a piece from scratch, or wish to transform a family heirloom, this dedicated and experienced team will collaborate with you. Lister Horsfall Jacqueline & Edward Jacqueline & Edward 46
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