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Kimai
If you don’t know Kimai for their BCorp credentials, or the fact Meghan Markle regularly wears their designs, or the fact Dragon’s Den’s Steven Bartlett recently invested in the company, then you seriously need to read up. The female-founded company produces lab-grown diamonds and 18k recycled gold for shoppers who care about transparency in the jewellery industry and elevating their everyday looks with timeless pieces of modern, high-quality pieces.
Pandora
If you came of age in the Noughties, this iconic jewellery brand likely needs little introduction. But while you may recognise a Pandora bracelet charm by the sound of its jangling, what you may not know is that the Danish favourites are currently in the midst of a super-luxe glow-up. Debuted on the brand’s first ever runway, the Essence collection takes inspiration from the natural world, combining organic silhouettes with precious metals and pearls.
For something even fancier? The brand’s most premium collection uses simple, timeless design to showcase the beauty of lab-grown diamonds. Turns out, Pandora offers much more than teenage nostalgia.
Mateo
Mateo, designed by Matthew Harris, as all about fine jewellery with a modern feel. Featuring moi et toi rings, pearls and diamonds galore, Mateo indulges in quality materials and but with minimalist design.
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Missoma
Missoma is the holy grail of affordable and stackable jewellery: seriously, everyone from Kate Middleton to Kendall Jenner has been seen in their designs. And of course, not forgetting, Margot Robbie in the Barbie movie.
Monica Vinader
Monikh Dale’s go-to jewellery brand sits perfectly in that affordable luxury bracket, which means each piece feels super special and expensive, without being so precious that you never want to wear it. True wearable luxury – and it’s all made from recycled metal, too.
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Mejuri
Mejuri counts the Duchess of Cambridge, Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid and Billie Eilish as fans – which tells you everything you need to know about how versatile its pieces are. The ‘everyday’ fine jewellery brand champions sustainability; always working with traceable or recycled silver and gold, as well as sustainably-sourced diamonds. ELLE‘s favourites? The cult Croissant Dôme hoops and the Wishbone stacking rings.
Soru Jewellery
Handmade in Italy and Turkey, Soru is a sister-founded brand creating gold jewellery full of flair.
Sophie Lis
Worn by the likes of Cara Delevigne and Sienna Miller, Sophie Lis’ celestial designs are made to sparkle.
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Home of Hai
As well as dupion silk separates and corsage-strewn handbags, Home of Hai also creates delightfully ladylike Baroque pearl earrings and necklaces.
Shrimps
Sitting somewhere between pretty and surreal, Shrimps’ pearl-heavy jewellery is as playful as it is fashionable.
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Elhanati
Largely handcrafted in sterling silver, Elhanati’s romantic pieces would work as well as wedding jewellery as it would paired with a white t-shirt.
Completedworks
Completedworks is something of a fashion girl favourite at the moment, with half the ELLE UK office wearing a pair of earring or necklace from the brand at any given time.
Wave Antiques
Wave Antiques is a fifth Generation family-owned antique jewellery business nestled in Hatton Garden, London. Their captivating curation of fine jewellery has stood the test of time, and each piece undergoes a meticulous evaluation, ensuring its genuine origin and historical significance. Wave Antiques also donates 1% of every sale to ocean-focused charities, meaning you’ll not only be acquiring a cherished item, you’ll be contributing to the wellbeing of our oceans too.
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Studio Mantel
If you like your jewellery shopping to come with a side of vintage homeware, then Studio Mantel is the place to go. Based in London and sourced Europe-wide, Studio Mantel is full of Art Deco and Modernist wonders.
Loveness Lee
Handmade in London using recycled materials, Loveness Lee has sustainable style nailed with her nature-inspired jewellery designs. We’re obsessed with the new Alphabet collection in particular, sold individually so that you can personalise your earrings and necklaces. Priyanka Chopra and Nicola Coughlan are fans, too.
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Atelier VM
This is the brand behind the welded gold bracelet that everyone has copied – but Atelier VM still does it best. L’Essenziale can now also be welded directly onto your ankle, which is perfect for the summer months. Be sure to check out the brand’s latest Impronta collection too, which imprints your unique fingerprint onto your jewellery.
Orelia
A favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge, Orelia is a female-founded brand selling affordable pieces. Also hosting a market of other sellers under Orelia & Co, their website is a one-stop shop for everything from one-off vintage pieces to stackable chains.
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