Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 72)

 The finishing touch Jewellery and accessories to complete your bridal look It’s proposal season! The festive period and Valentine’s Day are favourite times of the year for popping the question. Many brides-to-be will be starting out 2019 with a sparkly new ring on their finger and will be looking for wedding bands to match, not forgetting all the other important accessories to complement their big-day look. ▲ Based in North Dorset, Liz Tyler is well known for her individual sculpted wedding and engagement ring sets. She trained as a diamond sorter and precious and semi-precious gemstone buyer before setting up on her own nearly 30 years ago. She loves working with couples, helping them to create the wedding and engagement rings of their dreams. “Undoubtedly the royal family has influenced trends so three-stone rings are popular again as well as unusual different coloured sapphires, although diamonds remain the most popular choice,” she reports. Liz likes to accent the sculpted form of her rings with fine graduating diamonds and contrasting finishes, often setting diamonds into the wedding ring, not only for the big day but also to mark a special anniversary or the birth of a baby. “I love it when the two rings come together and create quite a different look as the principle ring is embraced and the different facets draw the eye to the diamond or coloured gemstone,” she explains. To find out more visit liztyler.com Eleanor Harper of RJ Morris Jewellers, Hayling Island has seen a surge in popularity for vintage designs, both for engagement rings and bridal jewellery. 18ct white gold vintage diamond ring She says, “Rose gold has become very popular over recent years, however, rose gold on silver is growing in popularity too, especially for bridal jewellery. It has a much lower price point than rose gold, which is great for brides on a budget. “While pearls have always been the classic bridal jewellery staple, it seems that coloured gems, such as sapphires, rubies and aquamarines are also gaining attention with brides. They’re often chosen from family heirlooms as their something borrowed or to tie in with the colour theme or flowers.” Visit rjmorrisjewellers.co.uk JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES 63