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We love nothing more than giving gifts to our loved ones and seeing their faces light up. While we know many are happy with a heartfelt message in a Christmas card, and a box of their favourite chocolates, we know we can do better.
Now we don’t quite have the budget for luxury brands, and diamonds, but we can find a happy medium in the form of premium looking jewellery that looks more expensive than it actually costs. Win win!
What we love about gifting jewellery, and even receiving jewellery, is it is a keepsake we can treasure forever. Some may wear their initial pendant every day, never take off their signet ring, while others may keep their treasured belongings for special occasions.
If you want to go all out for your gift, you can do, as some jewellery brands offer engraving too. Though this may come at an extra charge.
As a serious jewellery obsessive, we take finding stunning jewellery for affordable prices very seriously. So, here are our favourite designer-inspired accessories to gift this Christmas – and any special occasion for that matter.
Sif Jakobs Imperia Pianura Piccolo Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Plated Intricate Knot Ring
Sif Jakobs is a popular jewellery brand many know and love, and one of our personal favourites is the Knot Ring, which is very similar to the Engelbert Legacy Minbi Knot ring that retails for £1600 and Celine’s £300 Knot Ring. It is gold plated sterling silver, and has a width of 8.5mm.
HS Edit ORGANIC Sterling Silver & 18ct Yellow Gold Plated Large Organic Link T-Bar Bracelet
If you prefer chunky statement jewellery, this T-Bar Link Bracelet is one worth investing in. Made from recycled brass and silver, and it is hypoallergenic, which means it won’t cause any irritation on your wrist – essential. The chunky link and mixed metal are two trends nailed in one. It retails for just under £100, but you are actually saving thousands when you consider the price of David Yurman’s DY Mercer Bracelet that costs £3,800.
H. Samuel Sterling Silver Gold Plated Clover Malachite & CZ Pendant Necklace
I love a pendant, especially when it’s worn on its own so it shines out even more. This necklace with a clover charm in green Malachite also features cubic zirconia gems around the perimeter, which gives the illusion this necklace is far more luxe than it is. We have all seen the iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra draped on the necks of the rich and famous, but we think our purse strings would prefer to avoid the £3,000 price tag of the designer label. Can you tell the difference?
H. Samuel Sterling Silver Gold Plated 12mm Knot Stud Earrings
We have long replaced our small pearl studs for chunky hoops, but we do love a chunky stud like these Knot Stud Earrings, which are a happy medium between the two.
Olivia Burton Lovers Knot Women’s Gold Tone Hinged Bangle
Keep the knot theme going this Christmas with Olivia Burton’s Lovers Knot Gold Bangle. The gold tone bracelet measures 598mm x 467mm. It is easy to slip on and off your wrist, plus it’s easy to style too. We had to double take when we first glanced at this statement arm candy because it looks very similar to Celine’s Extra Thin Knot Bracelet that costs £355.
Ania Haie Dance Til’ Dawn 14ct Gold Plated CZ Dome Earrings
We mentioned our love for chunky jewellery, but we will say it again. These hoops fit the brief perfectly. They are chubby drop down hoops, almost crescent shape, which is a refreshing spin on the classic huggie, plus it features a bedazzling cubic zirconia gem that are very similar to a pair we saw online at VRAI for a staggering £1,812.
Save yourself money, remortgaging the house and any arguements this Christmas, but sending someone the link to this article pronto – and make sure you get what you really want on December 25.
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