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Otiumberg
Price range: £25 to £670
The brainchild of stylish sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, the brand was born after they struggled to find elegant, everyday jewellery that wouldn’t break the bank. The label, which eschews trends in favour of enduring pieces, fast became a go-to among fashion editors and celebrities (Margot Robbie is a loyal customer).
Before entering the jewellery world, Rosanna lived in Buenos Aires, Barcelona and New York, while Christie worked for Burberry and Louis Vuitton. Their backgrounds have given their designs a contemporary twist, with inspiration taken from all over the world. Think stacking rings, delicate hoops and personalised charms.
Everything is ethically and sustainably made and the duo keep costs down by designing seasonless pieces that are crafted by hand. There’s no bulk ordering here – stock levels are kept to a minimum, which means less waste and therefore purse-friendly prices.
WHAT TO BUY
A huggie hoop – the brand’s 9-carat gold version (£127 per earring) is a bestseller. My favourite pieces are the personalised yellow gold and pearl letter necklace charms (right) and the pearl and white sapphire huggie (right). otiumberg.com
daisy London
Price range: £19 to £249
Catapulted into mainstream popularity by collaborations with TV presenter Laura Whitmore and fashion blogger Estée Lalonde, not to mention red-carpet sightings on the likes of Ellie Goulding, Cara Delevingne and Sienna Miller, Daisy London has become one of Britain’s favourite jewellery brands.
Founded by a father-and-son duo in 2009, the label is now helmed by creative director Ruth Bewsey, who was also the company’s first employee. She is passionate about jewellery that can be layered and worn every day and the brand majors in bold shapes and distinctive designs made from sterling silver or 18-carat-gold-plated sterling silver.
WHAT TO BUY
Don’t miss the sunburst designs from the Estée Lalonde collection – available in rings, necklaces and earrings (from £19). Its beautiful charm hoop earrings are also hard to resist (from £45). daisyjewellery.com