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 Grown Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

A blue sapphire engagement ring can feel traditional, modern or distinctly architectural depending on the shade and setting. Lab grown sapphire is corundum, the same gemstone species as natural sapphire. Its appearance can vary from a lively medium blue to a much deeper tone, so compare the actual centre stones rather than relying on the colour name alone.

Consider how the shade changes in the setting

Look at the sapphire in daylight and indoor lighting, paying attention to whether a darker stone retains the brightness you enjoy. An oval or cushion gives a softer outline, while an emerald or princess cut emphasises geometry. A halo of white stones creates contrast around the blue centre, whereas a solitaire leaves the colour undisturbed.

Sapphire is well suited to many jewellery designs, but every ring still benefits from sensible care. Check the profile of the mounting and whether your preferred wedding band sits comfortably beside it. Compare other sapphire tones in our lab grown sapphire engagement rings collection.