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Lily Arkwright sponsors Manchester Film Festival

Manchester Film Festival

Lily Arkwright are thrilled to support Manchester Film Festival 2023 as this years lead partner. MFF showcases the very best UK & international...

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Lily Arkwright Supports Unicef

Supporting Unicef

This year marks Lily Arkwright's 5th year of supporting Unicef during Black Friday building upon our successful 2019 Unicef Halloween Ball partner...

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Lily Arkwright Supports Global Witness

Global Witness

Global Witness brings together the issues of human rights, corruption, the trade in natural resources, the role of banks, the arms trade, conflict...

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Lily Arkwright Award Nominations

2023 AWARD NOMINATIONS

Award Winning Jeweller

Proudly nominated for two of the UK's showcase Jewellery awards.

We're thrilled to have been nominated for Showroom Design of the Year by The Retail Jewellery awards committee and also Team of The Year by the Professional Jeweller awards team.

EDUCATION

Champagne Sapphire Engagement Rings

What are champagne sapphire engagement rings?

Champagne sapphire engagement rings feature sapphires with warm, earthy tones reminiscent of champagne or cognac. These sapphires, coloured by trace elements, exude a unique allure with hues ranging from light golden to rich caramel. Symbolising elegance, warmth, and sophistication, champagne sapphires offer a distinctive choice for engagement rings. These rings showcase the beauty of the champagne sapphire, often set in various styles—solitaires, halos, or with accent stones—providing versatility and charm. Champagne sapphires, durable and prized for their rarity, endure daily wear well, making them a captivating and stylish choice for those seeking a distinctive and refined symbol of love and commitment.

What is the history of champagne sapphire engagement rings?

Champagne sapphires, with their warm, golden hues, gained popularity as an unconventional choice for engagement rings in recent years. Their origin lies in the natural colour variations of sapphires, reflecting earthy tones resembling champagne or cognac. While sapphires have a storied past, champagne sapphires specifically emerged with a contemporary surge in appreciation for unique, non-traditional gemstones in engagement jewellery. Their warm, elegant tones and rarity appealed to individuals seeking distinctive and personalised rings. This modern fascination with unique gemstones elevated champagne sapphires, creating a niche for these enchanting stones in the realm of engagement rings, offering a chic and sophisticated alternative.

Are champagne sapphire rings wedfit?

Whether champagne sapphire rings are "wedfit" depends on the specific design and setting. "Wedfit" rings are crafted to accommodate a wedding band flush against the engagement ring without leaving gaps. Champagne sapphire rings, like other styles, can be customised to have a wedfit design, ensuring a seamless fit between the engagement and wedding bands. However, this aspect varies based on the ring's setting, dimensions, and the desired wedding band. Customisation or selecting bands designed to complement each other can achieve a wedfit appearance, allowing for a cohesive and elegant bridal set tailored to individual preferences.

our favourites

Lily Arkwright Loves

Everdeen oval rings

Champagne sapphire engagement rings exude a rare elegance, boasting warm, earthy hues that captivate with their subtle sophistication. These rings, featuring champagne hued sapphires as the centrepiece, offer a unique twist on traditional engagement jewellery, blending timeless romance with the allure of an unconventional, nature-inspired gemstone.