Whether you're a minimalist who loves clean lines and simple shapes, or a maximalist who believes more is more, the jewellery you choose makes as big an impact as the shoes you wear or the bag you carry.
From Annie Costello Brown 's Matisse-esque chandelier earrings, which swept Instagram this summer, to Edge of Ember 's classic yet contemporary designs, we're always on the lookout for new brands to add to our jewellery box.
Click through to find the pieces adorning us and the brands we're fawning over right now.
Alex Monroe's jewellery is synonymous with a very British sense of style. The ultra-detailed and textured pieces are individually designed and handmade by Alex and his team in England. Growing up in the Suffolk countryside, nostalgia for his idyllic childhood shapes his craftsmanship and continues to provide inspiration - from his signature bumblebee (which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year) and the Entomology collection to the Wildlife and Botanical offerings.
Perfect for intricate, delicate jewellery lovers, we'll be wearing this baby bee necklace over crisp white shirts and floral dresses.
Alex Monroe Baby Bee Necklace, £132, available at Alex Monroe
Edge of Ember is the luxury jewellery brand with a socially responsible production process. Founded by Lynette Ong, and inspired following her travels round Asia, the brand collaborates on its designs with skilled artisans from India, Nepa, Indonesia and Thailand, using sustainable raw materials where possible in safe and healthy working conditions.
Style meets substance with these simplistic, structural pieces, so there's no need to compromise your conscience.
Edge of Ember Facet Gold Ring, £65, and Edie Topaz Necklace, £95, both available at Edge of Ember
Nina Kastens founded her eponymous label in 2014, having completed a goldsmith training course in New York. A contemporary aesthetic runs throughout her timeless-with-a-twist jewellery, which is handmade in Germany.
The brand's AW17 collection, The Face, is inspired by sculptural and interior objects, and is made from 18k gold-plated sterling silver and mother-of-pearl. These surrealist pieces will add character to your work wardrobe.
Nina Kastens Mop Face Earrings, £305, available at Nina Kastens
Milk Tooth LDN is dedicated to statement earrings and has two standout offerings. The Pluralist Collection is the brand's first original range, made up of geometric shapes, art deco colour schemes, and bold patterns. The Vintage Collection is a treasure trove of sourced and curated vintage earrings, from '80s chandeliers to '60s colour-pop discs.
While there's plenty of vintage to choose from, we're taken by Milk Tooth's own line, with earrings that go as nicely with oversized shirts and denim as they do with cocktail dresses.
Milk Tooth The Boat Earrings, £48, The Home Earrings, £46, and The Box Earrings, £44, all available at Milk Tooth London
Zoe Morton's jewellery is inspired by her adventures in the East Sussex and Devonshire countryside. It really needs to be held to be understood – the textural quality of the metal brings the pieces to life. Having studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence, Morton's tactile designs centre on travel, experiences and adventures.
In our shopping bag? The woven and twisted earrings, plus the road trip pendant.
Zoe Morton The Plantlife Earrings, £205, available at Zoe Morton
Katie Mullally worked in her grandmother's antique business on South Molton Street, London, when she left school, sparking a love for hallmarks and metalwork. All her pieces are tested for silver purity and hallmarked by the Goldsmiths Company Assay Office, meaning that as you pass your jewellery down, your inheritors can trace the date and designer.
Heritage is a big theme in Mullally's pieces, with coin pendants paying homage to her Irish roots. We're layering ours up with her other charms, include a peace sign, pineapple, and wishbone.
Katie Mullally Small Peace Sign in Rose Gold, £70, Medium Key in Gold, £80, Large Wishbone in Gold, £225, Double Irish 3p Coin Pendant in Rose Gold, £100, all available at Katie Mullally
London-based Rosh Mahtani was taken by Dante's Divine Comedy while studying at Oxford University. Working in e-commerce and styling by day, by night she began creating her collection, inspired by the 100 poems in the literary masterpiece. Like Dante's work, each of Mahtani's pieces is "battered, imperfect, and a little bit melancholy".
From the imprinted, misshapen False Promises ring, to the Persisting Memories charm necklace laden with absurd faces, her jewellery is a surreal, off-kilter addition to your nightstand.
Alighieri Jewellery The Surreal Betrayal Earrings, £350, available at Alighieri
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