Picture the scene – you’ve met the man or your dreams. Things have been going really well; you’ve met the parents, gone on holiday and moved in together. As time goes on you start to talk about marriage and you start to picture the perfect proposal, the perfect dress and the perfect venue. One day, you find yourself in a restaurant with a piece of chocolate cake you haven’t ordered and you see that twinkle in his eye, you know what is about to happen. Then, as you find that sparkly ring amidst the cakey goodness and your heart sinks… how could you marry a man who chose THAT ring? Unfortunately by this time it is too late. But you can steer him in the right direction before he gets to this point and that is where Victoria Highfield come in.
Victoria Highfield are a jewellers based in Didsbury Village who recently won the coveted award for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the year at the Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards this year. Their innovative technology, expert knowledge and friendly yet honest feedback create the perfect environment for you, or your significant other, to create the perfect piece of jewellery. They can create you something from scratch that you can see on their monitor screen as you design your piece or you can take in a piece of jewellery to be redesigned into something else, the opportunities are endless.
As well as this bespoke service they also have a variety of one off pieces as well as collections that I have never seen anywhere else on the high street. I saw these beautiful Whitby jet and rose quartz sets that were so affordable for their uniqueness.
And the Chlobo collection was one of my favourites. Inspired by the designer’s time in Bali they have some beautiful friendship style bracelets with a variety of charms to collect. Like many collectable jewellery pieces they can be stacked so perfect as a gift for a friend or loved one. I’ve always said if I got a tattoo, and it is getting closer to happening, I’d have a feather. There’s a beautiful feather bracelet in the Chlobo collection that I absolutely fell in love with. They are so delicate yet have such lovely meaning behind them. This is definitely going on my wish list should anyone wish to treat me.
It is worth the trip into Didsbury Village for a nosey. They’re not pushy and are so passionate about their pieces, it is difficult not to be swept up in their enthusiasm. If I ever found a guy stupid enough to want to propose, I’ll be taking him here. And I won’t even be subtle about it!
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