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Summer Jewellery: New In at Hancocks
NEW IN: SUMMER JEWELLERY AT HANCOCKS Summer has a way of asking a little more from your jewellery. The light is longer, the occasions are in full swing, and that piece that sat patiently throughout winter suddenly wants to be seen. At Hancocks, we put time into ensuring that your
Should I insure my jewellery for my holiday?
Should you Insure Jewellery on Holiday? Picture this. You’ve planned the perfect proposal. The ring’s in your luggage, the restaurant is booked, and the romantic walk down the beach is locked in. Then at some point, that little box goes missing. And with that, no ring, no cover, just a

How to choose the perfect yellow-gold engagement ring
For the best part of two decades, white metals like platinum and palladium have been the go-to choice for couples wanting to tie the knot.

Colour is the Watch Word for Jewellery This Summer
New Summers Arrivals 2019 We are excited to show you our latest collection, full of colourful gemstones to complement any summer outfit. This colourful and

Put a Ring On It- A Brief History of the Wedding Ring
Such huge spiritual and sentimental importance is attached to a very small object, the wedding ring is a lasting symbol of your commitment to love

The Organic and Sensual Mercy Collection by Georg Jensen
Organic and fluid, the Mercy collection from Jacqueline Rabun wraps softley around the body, serving as an emotional reminder to always stay compassionate towards others.

Hancocks Valentine’s Day gift guide
Whether you’ve spent many happy years with your partner or you’ve only just been struck with Cupid’s arrow, Valentine’s day is when love blooms. Show

Younger generations shun all heirlooms except quality jewellery
We recently conducted a survey of people aged between 18 and 35 to discover whether heirlooms were still important to younger generations. The results surprised

What is an Eternity Ring? A Guide from Manchester’s Oldest Jewellers
What is an eternity ring? If you have found your way here, chances are someone has mentioned an eternity ring in passing and left you

Whats New This Autumn from Georg Jensen
We are very excited by the new pieces of Georg Jensen that are arriving just in time for Christmas. Halo Collection Two beautiful new pendants

Which Diamond Shape is Best for You?
The most exciting aspect of getting engaged is choosing the ring. Finding the truly perfect engagement ring should be exciting and trying different styles is

Offspring Collection from Georg Jensen
Offspring Collection designed by Jacqueline Rabun for Georg Jensen Using two interlocking shapes, the smaller one protected by the larger, the offspring collection tells a

Exciting New Gemstone Trends for 2018
Fine gemstones come in many varieties and we have selected a few of our favourite ‘must have’ gems for this summer to tell you about.

Georg Jensen – A peak behind the scenes
At the beginning of March Amanda Booth Hancocks Georg Jensen buyer had the privilege of being invited to a rare peak behind the scenes of Georg