2026 Award Nominations

Award Winning Jeweller

We’re proud to be recognised consistently by the UK jewellery industry’s leading awards programmes. In 2026, Lily Arkwright has been shortlisted for Branded Boutique of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards and Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards, reflecting our continued commitment to exceptional customer service, product innovation, and ethical craftsmanship.

These latest nominations build on previous industry recognition, including being shortlisted for Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the 2025 UK Jewellery Awards and Independent Retailer of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2025. We were also finalists for Retail Team of the Year at both the Retail Jeweller Awards and Professional Jeweller Awards in 2024, recognising the passion, expertise, and dedication of our team.

We’re honoured to be recognised for helping thousands of couples find the perfect engagement rings and wedding rings, with a strong focus on choice, transparency, and personalisation. As an award-winning jeweller, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service, exceptional craftsmanship, and responsibly sourced lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and natural diamonds, ensuring every customer can find a ring that perfectly reflects their love story.

Choosing a Lab Diamond Shoulder Set Ring

A shoulder set lab diamond ring combines one centre diamond with smaller stones set into the band. It gives the ring extra light along the shoulders while keeping the principal cut as the focus. The overall effect depends on how the accent diamonds are spaced and how much of the band they cover.

Compare the proportions of the shoulders

Look closely at the width of the band beside the centre mounting. Very fine pavé can feel delicate, while larger accent stones give a more defined line of sparkle. Consider the centre stone's shape and whether it appears balanced with the decorated shoulders. Small stones also require careful cleaning and periodic checking of their settings.

Choose the accent stones with the centre in mind

For a lab diamond shoulder-set ring, the smaller stones should complement the centre rather than pull attention away from it. Compare bands with tightly spaced pavé against designs with more visible individual diamonds. Consider how the accents finish towards the underside and whether that leaves room for future sizing adjustments. A smooth transition into the centre setting can make a modest carat weight feel particularly well balanced.

Examine the ring from the side to see whether a straight wedding band can sit alongside it. A simple comparison with the broader shoulder set engagement rings collection can help clarify your preferred balance of centre and side detail.

Expert Lab-Grown Diamond Ring Advice

EXPERT, QUALIFIED ADVICE

Expert Lab-Grown Diamond Ring Advice

Compare lab-grown diamond cuts, clarity, colour and proportions with help from our jewellery consultants. Our team includes JET-qualified specialists and colleagues following the National Association of Jewellers' training pathway, offering practical guidance on grading reports and the settings that suit different diamond shapes.

Visit our Manchester or London showroom to compare designs, or arrange a virtual consultation.

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