Choosing the right engagement ring can be a difficult decision to make.
There are a handful of cuts, carats and materials to choose from, not to mention that it's vital to find a piece with great quality and design.
In today's online world, many shoppers may turn to the internet to find a cheap deal on what they believe to be good jewellery. However, this can make it hard for them to guarantee exactly what they want, and the cost of alterations, re-sizing, packaging and delivery can quickly add up.
That's why Sodbury Jewellers, a family owned business in Bristol, specialises in making certificated diamond rings at an affordable price.
The store has its own master craftsman, Graham, who has been a jeweller since 1969. His many decades of experience mean that he can create engagement rings that last a lifetime.
Customers can also rest assured that the business' diamonds are independently assessed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), with issued reports providing expert certification.
Each one of the brand's diamond rings even comes with a microscopic inscription that buyers can match with the certificate number, that can be viewed live in the shop. And for full transparency, the GIA report can be found on the Sodbury Jewellers and the GIA website.
But that's not all, the business takes pride in its fantastic service too.
Customers can book a free, no obligation, 45-minute consultation on the Sodbury Jewellers' website. This allows them to come in, meet the jeweller, and discuss the look of their dream engagement ring - with a full money back promise available should they propose, and the design isn't to their partner's taste*.
Marie, manager of Sodbury Jewellers, says: "When people hear about our business specialising in bespoke and hand-made jewellery, they automatically think it's expensive but that's not the case. People are easily drawn to shopping online because they believe it's cheaper, but we can actually offer fantastic quality engagement rings for the same prices at better value for money*.
"For example, on rings that are bought from us, our re-sizing services are completely free and can be done in-house while you wait. Whereas if people were to shop online, they would often need to send their ring back and wait six weeks for postage, and have to pay an additional fee."
Your dream ring awaits
Sodbury Jewellers uses natural, mined diamonds for its stunning engagement rings, which range from 0.25 (one quarter) carats, all the way to five carats in size.
Customers can choose the shape which they think will suit them the most, including the round brilliant, the princess, oval, pear shape, and the emerald cut. They can even choose the heart cut, or three stone rings should they wish.
Those who are looking for something that differs from 'normal' jewellery and is more unique to them can also choose to have coloured gemstones such as rubies, sapphires and tanzanites in their ring. They can then work with the business' expert staff to find a design to suit them - with no obligation to commit to it until they are 100% happy.
Although Sodbury Jewellers always recommends a platinum setting for its engagement rings due to the longevity of the material, customers can also choose from other materials such as gold or white gold, and have their wedding band hand-engraved with a special message, or the date of their big day.
Impressive customer service
As well as getting a unique and affordable piece of jewellery from Sodbury Jewellers, customers can rest assured that their engagement ring will be taken care of for life.
Those who purchase from the family business can come and have their ring cleaned as many times as they like for free, with staff often welcoming back couples for whom they've helped create a special, lasting memory.
Sodbury Jewellers provides a repair service thanks to its in store workshop as well. This includes remaking and remodelling jewellery, replacing missing stones and claws, and re-sizing, which customers can get a quote in-store on, without their item having to be sent off.
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