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Valentine’s Day jewellery ideas for somebody who needs a hint


By Ellen Bird
01st Feb 2019
Valentine’s Day jewellery ideas for somebody who needs a hint

Most women would argue that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but where jewellery is concerned, I’m more about freshwater pearls and heavy metal earrings, crafted stone necklaces and stacked signet rings. If your boyfriend needs a hint, or you’re spending Valentine’s Day happily alone and wish to gift yourself something beautiful, check out Irish boutiques MoMuse and Loulerie, but don’t discount the high street either. There’s a plethora of artistically crafted pieces available from Mango and Zara right now.

From fine layered necklaces and elaborate earrings to breathtaking (engagement?) rings (easy now), here’s an edit of exquisite pieces for high street and luxury shoppers alike.

Gold-tone crystal ring, Gucci, €350 at net-a-porter.com

 

Love necklace, €79 at Thomas Sabo

Dew Drop In The Wild prasiolite and quartz ring in gold, €369 at chupi.com

Hammered oval short drop earrings, €8.90 at Accessorize

Love charm bangle, Alex and Ani, €32 at Kilkenny Shop

Swarovski 14kt gold filled skull hoops in crystal, €75 at MoMuse

Solid gold zipper link ring, €1,350 at emerroberts.com

 

White and gold madeline earrings, Mignonne Gavigan, 279 at Loulerie

Pearl pendant necklace, €19.99 at Mango

Metal floral earrings, €12.95 at Zara

Tao 18kt gold-plated ring, Aurélie Bidermann, €133 at matchesfashion.com