Luxury jeweller unveils flagship boutique in south Essex – with a champagne bar

Chisholm Hunter officially opened the 7,000 square foot space at Lakeside shopping centre yesterday, marking the jeweller’s first store in Essex.

The boutique features a range of exclusive services and luxury touches with brands including Omega, Tudor, Gucci, Longines and Montblanc, as well as the jeweller’s own exclusive collection such as engagement and wedding rings.

CGI image of the store renderings that maps out the layout (Image: Chisholm Hunter)Customers will be able to enjoy a luxurious diamond lounge and champagne bar, designed for private consultations in an elegant setting. The store also boasts dedicated brand spaces, including an Omega showroom and one of the largest Tudor shops in the UK.

Max Brown, retail director of Chisholm Hunter said: “We are incredibly excited to open our first boutique in Essex, especially within such a prestigious location as Lakeside. With Christmas fast approaching, it’s the perfect time for us to introduce local shoppers to our luxury collections and services.”

Another new CGI image of the store (Image: Chisholm Hunter)

The flagship boutique will be celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 2 with an onsite flower stand for customers. Shoppers can sign up to the Chisholm Hunter newsletter and follow their socials to receive a gorgeous bouquet.

Howard Oldstein, centre director at Lakeside commented: “As one of the UK’s leading luxury jewellers, we’re thrilled to welcome Chisholm Hunter to Lakeside. This flagship store will bring a unique blend of high-end brands and services to our centre, adding to the festive excitement as we head into the Christmas season.”

The new Lakeside location is the jeweller’s 27th store nationwide and joins the centre’s recent refurbishment of Pandora and opening of Swarovski.