CROWNING GLORY Bradley’s Jewellers York has added to its best-selling, in-house designed York Rose Collection with a range of diamond rings and the exclusive York Rose Tiara. The York Rose Tiara, the pièce de resistance of the collection is set with more than 1,000 fancy-cut diamonds weighing upwards of 10 carats in recycled 9ct white gold. The concept was designed by Kay Bradley and brought to life through meticulous British craftsmanship. As a result, the York Rose Tiara will feature the esteemed ‘Created in the UK’ mark, applied by the Birmingham Assay Office. The York Rose Tiara will soon form part of The Seasons – a unique series of four tiaras that celebrate spring, summer, autumn and winter in Yorkshire. The first to be launched represents the summer, while a soonto-be-revealed York Daffodil Tiara will pay homage to the optimism and renewal of the spring months. A third piece – the Rainbow Hope Tiara – will recognise autumn as a time of harvest, abundance and accomplishment in vibrant coloured gemstones. Although they won’t be available for sale, The Seasons tiaras will occasionally be loaned to VIP customers and local brides upon request. This ensures that the Yorkshire community can benefit from these heirlooms for generations to come. The York Rose collection was first unveiled in 2022 and draws inspiration from numerous sources, including the emblematic white rose of Yorkshire and the Rose Window at York Minster. Existing designs include bangles, stud earrings, pendants, solitaire engagement rings and trilogy rings, which can be set with the customers’ choice of natural or laboratory-grown diamonds. For further information head over to bradleysjewellersyork.com CITY OF LOVE By analysing key features including the number of romantic hotels, art galleries, museums and five-star restaurants, Suit Direct has revealed the top UK cities that cater to every couple’s idea of romance. As a result, Leeds has come up trumps, being crowned one of the UK’s most romantic cities. Leeds was found to be the perfect city for couples who love the outdoors. With more than 51 outdoor activities, you can explore beautiful parks, take a walk through Tropical World, indulge in food festivals at Roundhay Park or enjoy live music at one of the city’s intimate venues. For a spot of retail therapy head to the Corn Exchange for some vintage shopping, followed by drinks at hidden bar The Domino Club, where live jazz sets the tone. Alternatively, if a cultural experience is more your vibe, a sculpture trail date at Yorkshire Sculpture Park just outside the city comes highly recommended. WITH THIS RING... Amy Stringer, a contemporary jewellery maker based in Leeds, specialises in bespoke wedding bands made to order as well as makeyour-own wedding ring workshops. Amy’s approach is refreshingly different: she blends traditional techniques with a modern aesthetic, creating deeply personal, sustainable pieces using fully recycled materials. Each ring is handmade to order with no mass production involved, just beautiful craftsmanship from a female-owned, independent studio. Mark your commitment with a one-of-a-kind wedding ring in yellow, white or rose gold, 9 or 18ct. You can even join Amy at her Leeds City Centre studio for a consultation to discuss, your ideas and be accurately sized. Be fully involved in the design process or leave it with Amy, the choice is yours. Her wedding band workshops, priced at £375 plus materials, have also become a much-loved part of many couples’ wedding journeys, giving them the chance to create something truly meaningful together ahead of the big day. Find out more at amystringer.com/collections/wedding-rings Jack Niles on Unsplash 10
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