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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
Christmas proposals – Finding the perfect engagement ring
Christmas is always a special time of year. It’s a time to show the loved ones in your life how much you care and

Invite Only – Our First Exclusive In-Store Blogger Event
What better way to spend your afternoon than sipping champagne and adorning yourself with diamonds? Well, that’s how we spent the weekend at Hancocks with

The History of Hancocks
An iconic element of Manchester’s luxury goods industry, Hancocks Jewellers has become internationally-recognised as one of the leading authorities in the world of diamonds after

Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent – the stylish Princess
When Princess Marina of Greece became the bride of Prince George on 29th November 1934, she introduced a new elegance into the Royal Family. Writing

How to dress like royalty on your wedding day
It’s the fairytale dream of almost every woman from a young age, to look just like a princess on their wedding day. As one of
Royal Ascot – The Racing Highlight of the Summer Season
Ascot racecourse has always possessed royal associations. Queen Anne founded the course in 1711, and later King George IV inspired the first royal procession

How Much Should You Really Spend On An Engagement Ring?
The mythology of the diamond is pervasive enough to transcend the resistance of culture. Jewellery, it seems, is immune to Father Time’s gaze, successfully promoting

State opening of Parliament – June 4th 2014
On a damp London morning, the Queen arrived at Westminster to open Parliament for the 61st time in her reign. At the centre of a

Hancocks owner Roy Lunt comments on lab made and cultured gem stones in the Financial Times
Roy Lunt the owner of Hancocks Fine Jewellers in Manchester, the city’s longest established jeweller, having been in business since 1860, believes that consumers, primarily

Lights, camera, diamonds!
This week, the red carpet was out on Hollywood Boulevard as the world’s A-list celebrated the 84th Oscar Academy Awards in elegant style. From sparkling

Sapphires are new jewellery trend thanks to the Kate Effect
Sales of coloured gem engagement rings are on the up as the ‘Kate effect’ sweeps across Manchester, reveals leading jewellery retailer Hancocks. Last year, the
Hancocks tipped by fashion expert
Hancocks has been highlighted by Brix Smith Start as one of the top shopping destinations in Manchester. The renowned style queen has partnered with The