From Heirlooms to Oddities: 15 Jewellery Pieces Worth Wanting

Shop at Mizuki

For the modern pearl lover.

Cascading Akoya pearls and diamonds bring movement and old-Hollywood glamour without feeling overly formal. These are the earrings that make a simple black dress feel like an occasion.

Wear them with: a clean neckline, swept-back hair and no competing necklace.

Shop at Fernando Jorge

For the woman who wears colour like a neutral.

Nephrite jade, yellow gold and diamonds make an unusually compelling combination. The green brings depth. The gold and diamonds give the earrings their fine-jewellery finish.

Wear them with: a white shirt, a dark blazer or chocolate-brown knitwear.

Shop at Jessica McCormack

For the collector with a sense of humour.

A prickly pear rendered in emeralds and diamonds is exactly the kind of unexpected fine jewellery that deserves a closer look. Precious, playful and far more individual than another classic solitaire.

Wear it with: a simple chain, an open collar and a little irreverence.

Shop at Dries Van Noten

For the fashion obsessive.

Dries Van Noten's jewellery brings a styling sensibility rather than conventional preciousness. This is the piece to choose when you want your accessories to feel a little eccentric, considered and entirely your own.

Wear it with: oversized tailoring, a crisp shirt or something deliberately understated.

Shop at Alice Cicolini

For the design-minded maximalist.

Inspired by Memphis design, this band brings graphic colour and craft into a format usually dominated by diamonds and plain gold. It feels like a miniature piece of design history for your hand.

Wear it with: other rings that don't match, or let it be the only colour in your look.

Shop Irene Neuwirth

For the colour collector.

Oversized turquoise cabochons set in gold create a necklace with real presence. It feels sun-drenched and almost talismanic, with the stones doing all the talking.

Wear it with: a white linen shirt, a simple tank or a black dress. Resist the urge to add another statement necklace.

Shop Ole Lynggaard earrings

For the traditionalist with an unexpected streak.

Serpentine forms bring a little mythology to fine jewellery. The appeal is the contrast between the organic shape and the warmth of gold.

Wear them with: a silk blouse, a sleek bun or eveningwear with clean lines.

Shop the Starburst Cable Bracelet at David Yurman

For the woman who wears her favourite pieces on repeat.

The starburst motif adds a little sparkle and personality to a familiar gold bracelet silhouette. It's an easy piece to wear alone or alongside a watch and the jewellery you never take off.

Wear it with: a watch, a favourite bangle or your everyday stack.

Shop at Goshwara

For the gemstone enthusiast.

Goshwara is all about colour with confidence. The inlay gives this ring a distinctive, graphic quality, making it an alternative to the usual diamond band or cocktail ring.

Wear it with: a simple gold band, colourful nails or nothing else on that hand.

Shop the Ellie Necklace at Jennifer Behr

For the bohemian maximalist.

A long, beaded necklace with tassels and movement. It brings a completely different energy to the edit: tactile, playful and made for styling in more than one way.

Wear it with: denim and a white shirt, or experiment with wearing it wrapped or as a belt.

Shop at Buccellati

For the lover of traditional craftsmanship.

Buccellati's signature appeal lies in its intricate goldwork and texture. This is a more traditional fine-jewellery choice, but the interplay of white and yellow gold gives it dimension beyond a simple diamond eternity ring.

Wear it with: a vintage watch or a single gold bracelet.

Shop at Net a Porter

For the person who loves a little theatre.

The fan shape and enamel introduce a decorative, almost couture-like quality. These are statement earrings for someone who enjoys a more dressed-up, expressive kind of jewellery.

Wear them with: a slicked-back hairstyle and a clean, sculptural neckline.

Shop By Pariah's diamond jewellery

For the ring-stack devotee.

Three rings, contrasting gold tones and diamonds: a stack that feels considered without being too perfect. Wear them together for impact or split them across your fingers.

Wear them with: a vintage signet ring or other pieces collected over time.

Shop at Sophie Buhai

For the quiet minimalist who still wants something unusual.

Jade gives this ring a sense of weight and colour, while Sophie Buhai's sculptural approach keeps it modern. It's understated, but far from generic.

Wear it with: a white shirt, silver jewellery or a simple gold band.

Shop at Boucheron

For the heirloom jewellery lover.

Inspired by ivy, these earrings bring botanical detail and high-jewellery craftsmanship together. Their multiwear design also makes them a clever choice for someone who wants versatility from a special piece.

Wear them with: an elegant evening look, or style them more simply to let the craftsmanship stand out.

The best jewellery collections aren't built around one aesthetic. They're built around instinct: the pearl earrings you save for evenings, the coloured ring you wear every day, the necklace that makes a plain outfit feel extraordinary, and the heirloom you hope to pass on.

Some of these pieces are serious investments. Others are simply joyful. What connects them is that each brings something different to the jewellery box.

More is more. Matching is optional.