Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 82)

JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES 59 STYLE IT OUT Remember your theme. While we don’t recommend being the bridal version of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat , a nod to your palette through subtle stone hues can be gorgeous. Consider pretty pastels or rich jewel tones. You could even nod to trends and Pantone’s colour of the year, Classic Blue, by draping yourself in sapphires. A pop of colour brought into play through your footwear is also hugely popular. Also, bear in mind your style. If you’ve opted for a rustic-, boho- or festival-style day with a dress to complement it, classic pearls and diamonds might not work. A modern take on vintage is very much in vogue this year, along with geometric patterns, nature-inspired designs and textured surfaces. WITH THIS RING… The wedding ring is for life, not just for the day, so choose something you love. Check out our shopping guide: ❤ Find a jeweller with a large wedding ring sample selection and allow yourself time to try on a get a feel for a ring you like. Take you time, it’s an important decision. ❤ Start the search early. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, you might consider a custom design, a process that can take time, but is well worth the wait. ❤ Consider how to match your engagement ring. Using the same metal is a must, so that they wear evenly. You can have the band made especially to sit perfectly alongside it’s neighbour, either by curving or carving to a complementary fit. This also prevents an uncomfortable fit or unnecessary wear between the two. ❤ Consider something that’s both timeless and suits your lifestyle. If you have a particularly heavy-handed occupation, choose platinum over gold. ❤ The option of making your wedding rings at a one-day workshop is proving very popular. You can even recycle, using gold from both families, mixed together and split between you. YOUR LOCAL SHOPPING STOPS... Anthony Paul Designer Goldsmith Ltd, Windsor anthonypauljewellery.co.uk Dubai Jewellers, Slough 01753 522 878 Fox & Chave, online foxandchave.com Phelans, Milton Keynes phelansjewellers.com Rosalyn’s Emporium, Chesam rosalynsemporium.com Woodley Goldsmiths, Reading woodleygoldsmiths.co.uk PHELANS BESPOKE JEWELLERS At the forefront of design and innovation Phelans Bespoke Jewellers are renowned for their quality jewellery at realistic prices. Phelans is a family business, established in 1968 they lend themselves to over forty years of manufacturing and retail experience.  As an independent company Phelans strive themselves on excellent customer service and craftsmanship, with their own workshops they have the ability to design, repair and manufacture jewellery merging traditional methods with state-of-the-art technology making their prices extremely competitive as no outsourcing is needed.  Specialising in 9ct, 18ct yellow and white gold, platinum and palladium, precious and semi-precious stones Phelans provides their clients with infinite choice and design. Services include full design briefs, Computer aided design imaging and valuation documentation. All purchases include lifetime maintenance which offers the opportunity to have items professionally cleaned, polished and if necessary Rhodium coated complimentary for the entirety of the items use, ensuring years of enjoyable wear and sparkle under their outstanding customer service and aftersales care. All their stone set products have been carefully selected and mounted by Phelans. Their diamonds are certified by the strictest independent laboratories in the world the Gemmological Institute of America & the International Gemmological Institute.  Whether it’s popping the all-important question; designing the big day’s wedding band or making that special occasion just that bit more phenomenal Phelans will endeavour to help create a lasting, wonderful memory with their jewellery. Based in the heart of the centre Milton Keynes Phelans is easily accessible and welcomes you to visit their showroom to fully appreciate the full range of products and services they have available. Check out: phelansjewellers.com TOP TIPS FROM PHELANS: ❤ Make sure that your existing engagement ring is all refurbished and new so they look bright, sparkling and clean for when you have your photographs. ❤ If you don’t want to wear your engagement ring on your big day, have your bridesmaids attach it on to your bouquet. ❤ Always make sure when picking your wedding band it compliments your engagement ring and doesn’t compete with your engagement ring.