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Revamped and delivering a shopping experience like no other, The Grafton is Cambridge’s go-to shopping centre, located a brief walk across Christ’s Pieces from the city’s historic centre. Taking brands like Debenhams, River Island, Next, H&M and Decathlon, and combining them with loveable independents like Little Roos and ItsSo Travel, this is a shopping centre that has everything you could possibly want under one roof. The Grafton is not just about fashion, though. Whether it’s eating out at one of Cambridge’s finest indie eateries (La Piazza by Signorelli’s, Amélie Flam-kuche, Chi, The Burger Priest… the list goes on), taking in the latest blockbuster hits at Vue Cinema or even powering through your workout goals at PureGym, this is a destination that has everything for the perfect day out. THE GRAFTON
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery is one of the UK’s leading bespoke jewellery design companies, and has had a studio nestled in the heart of Cambridge’s independent quarter since 2005. The atmosphere really sets the studio apart, as it gives browsers the opportunity to mingle with jewellery designers, who are always ready to offer expert advice or helpful suggestions. “Some other jewellers offer a watered-down version of bespoke, but we focus on ‘clean-sheet bespoke jewellery’, which is a very special skill,” says Harriet. Designed during the Covid-19 lockdown, Harriet’s latest collection of ‘lockdown pendants’ was inspired by togetherness and wanting to remember each other even when we are far apart, missing those that we love – lovers, sisters, friends, daughters, mothers – and a need to express these feelings when physical meeting was impossible. £10 from each pendant sale will be donated to NHS charities. And if you’re planning to propose (or be proposed to!) this holiday season, Harriet has designed a subtle snowflake- inspired engagement ring. The ring has a classic Christmassy look from the front, with a sparkling 0.75ct diamond clasped in a six-claw snowflake-shaped platinum setting. The studio and shop also has beautiful one-off pieces of ready-to-wear jewellery available to buy, and with Christmas around the corner, now is the perfect time to have a browse! HARRIET KELSALL
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