Whether as a gift to a loved one, or for yourself (a self-gift, if you will), jewellery is unbeaten in its premium status. Often imbued with deep sentiment, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and so on are true investment pieces that can be kept for generations due to their long-lasting materials and value.
Finishing off even the dullest of outfits, the right piece of hardwear will always work hard for you. And, if you buy wisely, it can even appreciate in value in years to come. After all, who doesn't want their pension in their jewellery box?
Having said that, every jewellery item you own needn't be an heirloom-worthy investment. The market for more affordable, trend-led (but no less beautiful) jewellery has blossomed in recent years and ensured you can have access to luxury items that will make your ensemble sparkle, no matter your budget or taste.
For classic 'forever' jewellery in gold, silver and platinum and featuring precious gemstones like diamonds, Tiffany & Co., Bucherer, Bulgari and Cartier will never fail you. If you prefer more experimental designs, look to Anissa Kermiche, Mateo, TOHUM and Alighieri. For staples to stack to your heart's content, Monica Vinader, Missoma, Lil Milan, Astrid & Miyu and Edge of Ember are names to remember. And for those who put a premium on fun, try Margaux Studios, Wald Berlin, Sandra Alexandra and Roxanne First.
But that's not all, we have collated many more brands, 69 jewellery brands, to be exact, for you to take a look through.
Mateo
Mateo, designed by Matthew Harris, as all about fine jewellery with a modern feel. Featuring moi et toi rings, pearls and diamonds galore, Mateo indulges in quality materials and but with minimalist design.
Missoma
Missoma is the holy grail of affordable and stackable jewellery: seriously, everyone from Kate Middleton to Kendall Jenner has been seen in their designs. And of course, not forgetting, Margot Robbie in the Barbie movie.
Monica Vinader
Monikh Dale's go-to jewellery brand sits perfectly in that affordable luxury bracket, which means each piece feels super special and expensive, without being so precious that you never want to wear it. True wearable luxury – and it's all made from recycled metal, too.
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Maria Black
Specialising in all kinds of cartilage earrings (though their other pieces are just as gorgeous), Maria Black's work treads the line between dainty and edgy, superbly.
Mejuri
Mejuri counts the duch*ess of Cambridge, Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid and Billie Eilish as fans – which tells you everything you need to know about how versatile its pieces are. The 'everyday' fine jewellery brand champions sustainability; always working with traceable or recycled silver and gold, as well as sustainably-sourced diamonds. ELLE's favourites? The cult Croissant Dôme hoops and the Wishbone stacking rings.
Soru Jewellery
Handmade in Italy and Turkey, Soru is a sister-founded brand creating gold jewellery full of flair.
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Sophie Lis
Worn by the likes of Cara Delevigne and Sienna Miller, Sophie Lis' celestial designs are made to sparkle.
Astrid & Miyu
If you're looking for trend-led, quality items on a budget, then Astrid & Miyu is the place to shop.
Dainty solid-gold huggies, everyday signet rings and sparkling cartilage earrings are all on the menu this season.
Shrimps
Sitting somewhere between pretty and surreal, Shrimps' pearl-heavy jewellery is as playful as it is fashionable.
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Elhanati
Largely handcrafted in sterling silver, Elhanati's romantic pieces would work as well as wedding jewellery as it would paired with a white t-shirt.
Completedworks
Completedworks is something of a fashion girl favourite at the moment, with half the ELLE UK office wearing a pair of earring or necklace from the brand at any given time.
Wave Antiques
Wave Antiques is a fifth Generation family-owned antique jewellery business nestled in Hatton Garden, London. Their captivating curation of fine jewellery has stood the test of time, and each piece undergoes a meticulous evaluation, ensuring its genuine origin and historical significance. Wave Antiques also donates 1% of every sale to ocean-focused charities, meaning you’ll not only be acquiring a cherished item, you’ll be contributing to the wellbeing of our oceans too.
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Studio Mantel
If you like your jewellery shopping to come with a side of vintage homeware, then Studio Mantel is the place to go. Based in London and sourced Europe-wide, Studio Mantel is full of Art Deco and Modernist wonders.
Susan Caplan
Iconic vintage jeweller, Susan Caplan's curations are unmatched.
Loveness Lee
Handmade in London using recycled materials, Loveness Lee has sustainable style nailed with her nature-inspired jewellery designs. We're obsessed with the new Alphabet collection in particular, sold individually so that you can personalise your earrings and necklaces. Priyanka Chopra and Nicola Coughlan are fans, too.
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Atelier VM
This is the brand behind the welded gold bracelet that everyone has copied – but Atelier VM still does it best. L'Essenziale can now also be welded directly onto your ankle, which is perfect for the summer months. Be sure to check out the brand's latest Impronta collection too, which imprints your unique fingerprint onto your jewellery.
Orelia
A favourite of the duch*ess of Cambridge, Orelia is a female-founded brand selling affordable pieces. Also hosting a market of other sellers under Orelia & Co, their website is a one-stop shop for everything from one-off vintage pieces to stackable chains.
Donna Hourani x Gemfields
Using responsibly-sourced Zambian emeralds from the Kagem. mines, Gemfields worked with the sustainable, fine jewellery designer Donna Hourani to create 'The Bridge' collection. The 11-piece-strong collection is filled with yellow, orange, blue, green and pink sapphires, pink tourmalines and diamonds with emeralds bridging each stone in a 18K Yellow Gold setting.
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Cece Jewellery
Cece Jewellery creates the most whimsical fine jewellery, hand-engraved, filled with enamel and set in 18ct yellow gold. Also offering a bespoke service, Cece Jewellery's pieces are inspired by tattoos and ancient mythology. Magical stuff.
Tiffany & Co.
A classic for a reason, and who wouldn't be delighted with a little blue box under the Christmas tree?
