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7 Beautiful Earrings That Will Make You Want to Dress Up
There are beautiful earrings, and then there are the pairs that make you want to find somewhere special to wear them. Sometimes it is the colour. Sometimes it is the movement of a drop earring or the way a diamond catches the light. And sometimes, it is simply great design.

Types of Ring Settings and How to Choose the Right One for Your Ring
Types of Ring Settings: Claw, Bezel, Pavé & More You’ve chosen the stone. Cut, carat and colour are all decided, and funnily enough, that was the easy part. Gemstones you can get your head around. Metals are fairly straightforward. But types of ring settings and mountings? That is often the

4 wedding-related accounts you must follow on Pinterest
You may have dreamed about your wedding in your head, but when it actually comes down to the minute details, where do you begin? You

Celebrate an April birthday with diamonds
Anytime a baby is born it is considered a blessing, but could babies being born in April be even more blessed than most? That’s because

To Have And To Hold – Hancocks’ Exclusive Blogger Event
It may be spring but the weather in Manchester doesn’t seem to have got the memo, and we couldn’t think of a better way to

Make your dream wedding into a reality with Hancocks
By the end of this month we can officially announce that spring has begun. While we can barely contain our excitement for the warm weather

Looking for an extra special Mother’s Day gift? Read on
Spring is nearly upon us. The flowers are blooming, the sun is finally starting to shine and the beauty of nature is flourishing. Amongst all

Five gifts to make Valentine’s Day truly spectacular
Love is in the air this month. Make this Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable by bestowing your partner with a stunning piece of fine jewellery. Valentine’s

5 styles that will shape the 2015 luxury jewellery market
2014 was another exceptional year for luxury jewellery, with many new pieces pushing the boundaries of fashion to create something truly spectacular, yet wearable. As we

Why diamond rings are not the sole preserve of soon-to-weds
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, why must women wait all their life to receive only one? A diamond ring isn’t just a symbol

Hancocks event to showcase Georg Jensen Aria collection
This Saturday (December 6th) we invite you to gaze upon our stunning new array of Georg Jensen jewellery – the Aria collection. Enjoy free champagne

Should you upgrade your engagement ring?
Cast your mind back to that magical moment when your fiancé bent down on one knee and dazzled you with the most beautiful ring you’d
Palazzo Panthers – The Big Cat Jewellery of the Duchess of Windsor
This year, Cartier celebrates the centenary of their iconic jewelled panther. This magical, streamlined creature will forever be associated with two legendary women in the
Manchester – The true capital of diamonds?
When you drop down on one knee to pop the big question, your chosen engagement ring says everything for you. That unmistakable sparkle shows your