If you’re looking for bling, these places should have everything you need.
Boodles
Nothing says Cheshire Set like buying your baubles at Boodles. Their elegant showroom in Chester next to the Chester Grosvenor is a destination for those seeking distinctive high-end jewellery and Patek Philippe timepieces. Allow them to pour you a glass of champagne as you browse their latest and classic collections in total luxury.
52 Eastgate St Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Chester, CH1 1ES; boodles.com
Christopher Evans
Christopher Evans Jewellers & Goldsmiths create beautiful, bespoke jewellery hand-crafted for a special occasion. They work closely with customers to make original, bespoke engagement rings, necklaces, pendants and more for pieces to last a lifetime.
92 Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1RE; christopherevansgoldsmiths.com
Henry D Johnstone
Be dazzled by the collections at Henry D Johnstone. You don't need a Premiership footballer's bank balance to indulge in fine jewellery at their Alderley Edge and Poynton showrooms. Well-chosen pieces mean that you can be ahead of the fashion curve, while they have a fantastic reputation for creating bespoke heirlooms of the future.
51A London Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7DY; 59 Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1RD henryjohnstone.co.uk
Mark Worthington Jewellers
A watch collector's paradise, Mark Worthington deals in the kind of timepieces that people buy as a status symbol or an investment. Top timepiece names include Breitling, Jaeger LeCoultre, Oris, Longines and Rolex. The showroom is appointment-only and service is elegantly discreet.
23 Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AE; markworthingtonjewellers.co.uk
Prestons
On the hunt for some statement sparklers? Prestons has a fabulous selection of hand-chosen fine diamond, precious stone and bespoke jewellery to tempt you. And if you're looking for a special gift, collections by Mikimoto and Geog Jensen are an excellent place to start.
13 Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AE; prestonsdiamonds.co.uk
The Real Thing
This family business has the personal touch when it comes to investing in jewellery, created from precious metals and real stones (both precious and semi precious) in hand-crafted individual designs, with the emphasis on UK cratfsmenship. They also travel the world seeking new and unusual designs to stock exclusively at their Congleton store.
Capitol Walk, High St, Congleton CW12 1WB; therealthingjewellery.co.uk
