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 an Aquamarine-Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

This collection brings together lab grown sapphires in a fresh, aquamarine-inspired blue. The colour description is important: sapphire and aquamarine are different gemstone species, and these rings are intended for customers drawn to the pale blue appearance of aquamarine in a sapphire design.

Choose the strength of blue that suits you

Compare lighter, almost icy tones with more noticeable blue centres in several lighting conditions. A white metal setting creates a cool, understated look, while yellow gold introduces warmth around the pale gemstone. Oval and cushion shapes give a gentle silhouette; a geometric cut makes the colour look more contemporary.

A solitaire allows the blue sapphire to be the focus, while a white-stone halo creates extra definition around a paler centre. Consider the basket height and how your wedding band will sit alongside the mounting. For deeper blues and other sapphire shades, browse our lab grown sapphire engagement rings.

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Engagement Rings (Lab Grown) FAQs

How do I choose the right colour for a lab-grown aquamarine-blue sapphire ring?

These stones are lab-grown sapphires in an aquamarine-blue colourway, which gives them a soft, watery appearance. We'd compare the individual shades, from pale sky blue to tones with a slight greenish hint, rather than choose from the name alone. Light-coloured gemstones can look especially different in warm and cool metal settings. We recommend seeing the chosen stone in natural light and considering how the design frames it.

Is lab-grown aquamarine-blue sapphire a genuine gemstone?

Yes. The centre stones in this collection are lab-grown sapphire, a form of corundum. 'Aquamarine Blue' describes the colour, not the separate mineral aquamarine, which belongs to the beryl family. It's an important distinction because the materials have different properties and care requirements. We'd be happy to clarify the exact gemstone specification while helping you compare this pale-blue shade with the deeper blues elsewhere in the collection.

Is an aquamarine-blue sapphire engagement ring practical to wear every day?

Aquamarine-blue sapphire has the hardness associated with sapphire, making it an appealing choice for regular wear. We'd still check the setting, especially if the stone has exposed points, and recommend avoiding unnecessary knocks. Because the colour is delicate, the metal and basket design can influence its appearance too. If you're considering other gemstone colours or shapes, our coloured gemstone rings show a wider selection to compare.

Need help choosing your jewellery?

Our jewellery specialists would be delighted to help you compare designs at our London or Manchester showrooms, or in a virtual consultation.

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