Jewellery

Jewellery Sparkle and Shine

Your engagement ring started this journey and now it’s to time to choose what jewellery you're going to include in your big day. Picking out your wedding rings is a great place to start…

There are so many options when it comes to wedding bands and whatever you pick will reflect your personal style. Here are a few of the key design details to consider:

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• Metal: Gold – yellow, rose or white – is a classic choice but for something more modern, go for silver, platinum or palladium. Look for a band that won’t clash with your engagement ring. • Stones: How about some extra sparkle?

Diamond eternity rings are timeless or you might prefer a pop of colour – maybe incorporate your birthstones? • Details: If you’d like something more subtle go for a milgrain border of tiny beads or a combination of different metals.

Or you may pick a concave ring design or stacking style that fits perfectly with your engagement ring. • Personal touches:

What about engraving? Get a special message inside your ring to remind you that you finally got here, or add your partner's name. If you do it in secret it’ll be a nice surprise for your other half at the alter!

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Jewellery stores fall into the non-essential retail category, so will only be open in levels zero to three. That means it’s up and running now! Numbers may be limited in stores so it’s best to book an appointment. Have a look online before you go and set a budget to narrow down your choices. Top tip: Aberdeen’s Jamieson and Carry is offering one-hour virtual consultations so you can explore their products from the comfort of your own home, if that suits you better.

You may prefer to design your own weddings rings and have something truly unique to you. Just make sure you have plenty time for the whole process before your wedding.

Something old, something new…

When picking the jewellery for your wedding day, use your dress (or outfit of choice!) as a starting point. Think about what extra details would complement and finish off your overall look. Once you have an idea, check out the pieces available at the northeast’s top jewellery stores. Alternatively, there may be some family heirlooms with an extra special meaning that you wish to borrow. You might also be looking for some jewellery to gift those who have been there for you in the lead up to your wedding. Why not pick out something they can wear on the day? Have a look at earrings, necklaces and bracelets, as well as kilt pins and cufflinks.

Looking forward

Your rings will no doubt be on you all the time, so it’s important to keep them in tip-top shape. If dirt and grime build-up too much it can cause degradation and discolouration - which you definitely don’t want! So, make sure to regularly clean your rings. You can do this at home every so often (check the best way to care for your ring!), but also consider taking them to be professionally cleaned a couple times a year. ♥

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DESIGN I MANUFACTURE I REPAIR

For more than three decades,

Sandy Menzies has been delighting engaged couples and newlyweds in Aberdeen with his passion for creating bespoke and imaginative handmade jewellery.

But now it’s time for something new…

His unique design solution will see him move his workflow from handmade manufacture to Computer

Aided Design, marrying the latest digital technology with superb setting and finishing techniques – plus the high-quality service he’s known for.

• Fancy a Celtic knot design? An intricate texture or pattern? Some special words on your jewellery? Or do you have an unusually-shaped stone? No request is too big or small for this clever tech! • You’ll get a more accurate price estimate – perfect for satisfying that budget spreadsheet! • Be prepared to fall in love with your sparkler before it’s even made during your official 3D preview.

From drawing to reality