Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 84)

’TIS THE SEASON... To say ‘I do’ I t’s proposal season! The festive period is one of the most popular times of year for popping the question and with Valentine’s Day on the horizon too, things are hotting up in the love stakes. For those starting out the year with a sparkly new ring on their finger, firstly congratulations! Let the joy start here with our showcase of wedding jewellery from local suppliers. THE WINCHESTER COLLECTION Create a local story for your wedding jewellery with Burrells exclusive fine jewellery Winchester Collection. The range includes eternity, engagement and wedding rings, ticking the box for all those precious moments. The family-run business has a boutique in the heart of Winchester and the collection was inspired by the city’s famous cathedral. Visit www.burrells.co.uk 18-carat yellow gold and platinum diamond solitaire engagement ring Platinum brilliant-cut diamond eternity-ring Dewdrop wedding ring PERFECT PAIRING “If wedding ring trends continue as they have done then bridal sets will continue to be popular.” – Neil Strudwick of Dorchester-based Goldcrest Jewellers Platinum rings with shaped wedding band following the contours of the engagement ring and set with diamonds for extra wow factor. Visit www.goldcrestjewellersdorset.co.uk Meander diamond ring and band Award-winning designer maker Liz Tyler specialises in creating individual engagement and wedding ring sets. She says, “It’s important to me that the design flows from the shape of the principle stone and the setting is integral to the piece.” Visit www.liztyler.com LIZ’S TOP TIP Don’t be swayed by fashion, choose rings and the colour metal that suits you and your lifestyle. Southsea-based Charlotte Cornelius specialises in beautiful handmade bespoke jewellery. This stunning stack features diamonds and deep blue sapphires set in precious metal using a knife-edge technique for maximum sparkle. Visit www.charlottecornelius.co.uk RING A DING DING JEWELLERY 81