Bradley’s Jewellers Delights Local Ice Trail Competition Winners with Bespoke Aquamarine Ring
24 Apr 2024
Independent and multi-award-winning jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York is pleased to announce the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition and reveal the results of a bespoke jewellery journey inspired by their coloured gemstone prize.
In February 2024, Debbie McGroarty from York entered the Bradley’s Jewellers online draw, held in conjunction with the annual York Ice Trail event, to win a diamond or coloured gemstone from a mystery basket of ‘eggs’. As part of the competition, the winner could transform their stone selection into a solitaire ring or pendant in 9ct rose, yellow or white gold or choose a full bespoke jewellery design service to achieve their unique vision for the mineral.
Upon being named the winner, Debbie visited Bradley’s Jewellers York to select her surprise gemstone, which turned out to be a delicate powder blue emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately one carat. Rather than pursue a solitaire design, Debbie asked Bradley’s Jewellers York owner, Kay Bradley, to produce a range of bespoke trilogy ring ideas.
Kay comments,
“The York Ice Trail is a hugely important part of our annual calendar and a wonderful opportunity to engage with new and existing clients. As soon as Debbie and her husband Neil arrived at the store to select their mystery gemstone, I knew we were about to embark on a memorable bespoke jewellery journey for them. Debbie had a clear vision for maximising the potential of her new aquamarine, and I was delighted to bring her dreams to life.”
After a period of consultation, Debbie settled on an Art Deco-inspired trilogy ring with two additional round brilliant-cut diamond accents set in platinum. Personalised engraving was added to the interior surface of the ring for a sentimental finishing touch.
Debbie McGroarty adds,
“I chose a trilogy style ring to symbolise myself, my husband and my daughter Poppy. It was exciting to win the York Ice Trail competition and I was thrilled when my prize turned out to be an aquamarine, which is one of my favourite gemstones. This is such a special piece of fine jewellery that I will treasure, so thank you to Kay and the team at Bradley’s Jewellers York for making it all happen.”
Bradley’s Jewellers York has participated in the York Ice Trail for 10 years and has hosted numerous competitions and events to drive footfall and engagement with the city-wide event. Its six-foot-tall ice sculpture for 2024 was inspired by the Fabergé x Bradley’s Robin Egg Surprise Locket Pendant, which is available for pre-order throughout the year.
This unique 18k gold jewellery piece represents the continued collaboration between the esteemed jewellery house Fabergé and Kay Bradley of Bradley’s Jewellers York. Inspired by British heritage and winter traditions, Bradley co-designed this Fabergé x Bradley’s Robin Egg Surprise Locket Pendant to pay tribute to her favourite bird, which is traditionally considered a symbol of good luck, happiness and rebirth.
The Fabergé x Bradley’s Robin Egg Surprise Locket Pendant represents the first time a robin has featured in a modern-day piece of Fabergé jewellery, making this unique Egg Surprise Locket something special for Bradley’s customers and collectors worldwide. The outer shell of the egg-shaped locket is decorated in a festive shade of red and adorned with golden snowflakes. Inside, a miniature robin can be found perched on a branch of holly, surrounded by wave-like patterns of 18k guilloche engraved gold.
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