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A Passion for Pearls: Mikimoto's Quest for Excellence

Clare on 8 Jun 2020

Pearl, June's Birthstone This month we celebrate the birthstone for June: Pearl. Here at Winsor bishop we are proud to stock the very best pearls from the house of Mikimoto. Discover more about the world of Mikimoto.   Mikimoto - Kokichi Mikimoto and His Quest for Excellence Ever since Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in creating the world’s f...

Exciting new ways to shop

Jessica Whitfield on 19 Mar 2020

Serving You Since 1834 Our customers and colleagues are at the very heart of everything we do and our top priority will always be your health, safety and well being. We are monitoring the current COVID-19 situation closely and adapting our policies daily to follow the governments guidance.   Keeping you safe We are following all the re...

Everything about this Proposal is Perfect - Rob and Emma

Caitlin Harrison on 30 Jan 2018

After 13 years with Emma, I decided it was the right time to pop the question. After deciding to get the ring from Cambridge, I came across Winsor Bishop. I knew roughly what I wanted and as soon as I saw the ring in the glass cabinet, I knew it was the one. I took Emma to London for the weekend, which is where she is from as well as it being o...

When You Wish Upon A Star - Charlotte & Aidan's Proposal Story

Caitlin Harrison on 31 Dec 2017

One that's short and sweet, but too magical not to share with you on NYE. Charlotte and Aidan went to on holiday to the most magical place on earth, and then their dreams became reality when Aidan popped the big question....   "For my 24th birthday I was whisked away by Aidan, my boyfriend of 5 years, to Disney Land Florida where we had th...

Proposal in the Big Apple

Caitlin Harrison on 28 Dec 2017

Such a sweet and kind story written by the one proposing this time, Arron was so excited to share his and Becky's romantic tale. He whisked her away to New York after buying her dream ring, and when they stood gazing at a stunning skyline, Arron proposed to the love of his life at the top of the Empire State Building. "Good afternoon Winsor Bis...

Betrothed in Barcelona

Caitlin Harrison on 26 Dec 2017

This is Amber's proposal story, its about a lovely couple that met when they were 15, got through long distance when at University and then got engaged on a city break to Barcelona.   "HI! Following my recent post I wanted to share our engagement story with you! My partner bought  my beautiful ring from your Norwich store and can't rate you...

Make a Wish Winner 2017

Caitlin Harrison on 24 Dec 2017

  This year's Make a Wish a winner for Norwich went to Tracey Bolster, and it couldn't have gone to a more deserving person. Saffron, Tracey's youngest daughter contacted Winsor Bishop to make a wish on behalf of her Mum. It was a genuine message of admiration, Saffron didn't even ask for anything specific, she just wanted other people to ...

Make a Wish Stories: 2014 to Now

Caitlin Harrison on 7 Dec 2017

It's nearly time to announce this year's Make a Wish competition winner, and we cannot wait to see who gets their wish this Christmas. Take a look back at past winners and read their magical stories. 2016 It had been a tough year for James and Charlene, and when we had found that they had both made the same wish we wanted to make their dream a r...

Empire State Building Proposal: Katie and Glen's Story

Clare on 30 Jan 2015

As written by Katie. After seeing your latest advertising campaign, Your Story, I had to contact you.  I was thrilled to see that your model is wearing the exact same dress I wore to my wedding in July last summer.  My husband and I attended the Patek Philippe showcase at Langley Abbey and our picture featured in Norfolk magazine. Here is an ins...

"He's the Gin to my Tonic" - Matt and Sophie's Story

Clare on 23 Jan 2015

Written by Sophie. We met at work 6 years ago and it was sparks from the start - After a year or so of skirting around the friendship zone we finally found the courage to be more and after a week I turned up at Matt’s with a toothbrush, a ham and pineapple pizza and a copy of Wuthering Heights. I haven’t looked back The proposal: This particula...