One of the town's oldest businesses celebrated its 155th anniversary with a series of special events at its store in Blackburn.
Ainsworth Jewellers also marked 60 years at its location on Darwen Street.
The anniversary events brought together generations of customers, industry peers, friends and members of the community to celebrate the family jeweller’s legacy of 'craftsmanship, customer care and community connection'.
Guests enjoyed a weekend of special in-store experiences, food, drink, and exclusive offers.
The competition’s star prize, a stunning bespoke three-stone round brilliant cut lab-grown diamond ring that was created specially to symbolise 155 years of Ainsworth Jewellers and 60 years on Darwen Street, was won by Mark Holdsworth.
Additional prize winners were Abigail Barton, Marie Selenschuk and Mort and Anne Hamer, each winning a voucher for the store.
Phil Ainsworth is the fifth-generation owner of Ainsworth Jewellers, who was also marking 35 years with the family business.
He said: “We’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the love and support shown throughout our anniversary celebrations.
"It’s been a joy to welcome both familiar faces and new visitors to the store to share in such a special moment for our family and the business.
"The wonderful competition entries reminded us just how deeply Ainsworth Jewellers is woven into the lives of our customers which is something we are truly honoured by.”
Phil’s wife, Helen Dimmick added: “This milestone is not only a celebration of our history but also of our community.
"Jewellery tells people’s stories and over 155 years we’ve had the privilege of helping generations mark their most meaningful moments.
"The anniversary weekend was a reflection of that shared legacy and our continued commitment to excellence, authenticity and service.”
The anniversary weekend also saw the store showcase its partnership with iconic London brand, PureJewels and its new Lotus Collection.
At the heart of the new range lies a universal story of love’s journey that is beautifully expressed through the stages of a lotus flower’s bloom.
Designed and handcrafted in PureJewels’ East London atelier, the collection is said to embody 'the brand’s signature blend of cultural symbolism and contemporary British design' and has introduced Pure Jewels’ unique 22ct Sunrise Gold innovation to the Ainsworth Jewellers offering.
Since its founding by Joseph Ainsworth in 1870, Ainsworth Jewellers has grown from a small family workshop into a leading name in bespoke and luxury jewellery, renowned for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation and unrivalled customer service and expertise.
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