If you want to truly exude high glamour and elegance, or you just want to add a touch of style that elevates any outfit, then you can’t go wrong with diamond jewellery! In fact, for as long as many people care to remember, diamonds have stood unmatched at the very limits of style – a paragon of taste.

The reason that diamonds have always fired the imagination is not only due to their sublime aesthetic quality, but it is also due to their tremendous rarity and structure – consider this: for a natural diamond to form it takes millions of years of compression deep in the bowls of the Earth; it is no wonder, therefore, that diamond jewellery is so precious and sought after!

Diamond jewellery itself has had a rich history, stretching back to the Greeks (and probably beyond!) and is therefore inextricably entwined with mythology and high society. Indeed the diamond is such a part of our culture now, that giving diamond engagement rings is a bona fide tradition, symbolising eternity. In fact this idea of diamond jewellery as the ultimate love token can be traced back to 1447 when Austrian Archduke Maximillian gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond as a proposal of marriage.

The diamond isn’t just a love symbol however, and the word “diamond” is actually derived from the Greek word for “invincible”. This is because diamond jewellery is not only beautiful but is also timeless, and are perfect symbols not only for love but for eternal love and the life everlasting.

Believe it or not, your hands are one of the most important aspects on your wedding day. Although you may have heavily considered your hair, make-up, dress, jewellery, shoes and underwear, you may not have given a thought to your hands, but if not it’s time to do so!

Diamond rings are truly beautiful and at Rox, we know that your engagement party and wedding will be complemented by many eager guests wanting to see your diamond jewellery. Alongside the signing of the vows and the cutting of your cake, your hands really are going to be on show for much of the day, so it’s important that they’re in top condition.Your best bet is to invest in a good quality hand moisturiser to keep your hands soft, supple and smooth. Having nice skin will boost your confidence. You can get many scented moisturisers too which add a little bit of femininity to the busiest part of your body.

It is also worth getting a manicure in the days leading up to your big day. However, carefully consider nail length. If you’re not used to long nails, it may be worth choosing a shorter design so that they do not get in the way or get tangled in your dress.

Wedding manicures also offer hundreds of different designs and embellishments so be sure to choose something that matches your desired look. Getting a manicure will leave you looking and feeling gorgeous and ready for all those close-ups of your diamond engagement rings in the photographs.

For months all your time has been taken up by beautiful diamond rings, extravagant dresses, complementary diamond jewellery, venues, invite lists and wedding organising. Finally, your big day is here and it can, at times, be a moment of panic. You suddenly start to think about wedding photos and walking down the aisle and realise that all eyes will be on you. Here at ROX we not only deal with jewellery, we deal with brides and grooms all the time and understand this can be daunting, but don’t panic. In the week leading up to your wedding, there are a few things you can do to ensure you are looking your best:

- Practise your whole look beforehand! Don’t leave anything to chance. Experiment with various make-ups, diamond jewellery and hairstyles and choose the one that you love the most

- Get all the girlies together a few days before the wedding for a spa day. The pampering will relax you and leave you looking and feeling gorgeous

- Take dummy photos – there’s no harm in a bit of practice- Make sure you’re wearing waterproof mascara as you are guaranteed to cry!

- If you can, take advantage of a professional make-up artist and hair stylist. This way you’re a lot less likely to have a sudden morning mishap

- Wear a gorgeous underwear set. It will leave you feeling sexy underneath your dress and this confident will radiate when walking down the aisle

- Purchase toiletries such as Vaseline in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Small differences such as the smoothness of your lips will make every difference in the photographs.