My New Favourite way to Layer Up*

Everyone knows by now that I’m like a magpie when it comes to jewellery. My collection is a lot more curated than it used to be, made up of more grown-up classic pieces that will never date which means I have far less of it. That doesn’t make it boring though, just an excuse to experiment and wear things in a different way. My current favourite thing to do is layer up delicate necklaces to create and entirely new look.

Necklace c/o Daisy Jewellery

At the moment my absolute favourite necklace to layer with is this beautiful chain necklace from Daisy Jewellery. It’s such a versatile piece as it can be worn alone as well as being the perfect length for layering. You can also wear it with the interlocking clasp at the front or the back depending on how simplistic you want to be on any given day.

Mostly I’ve been pairing the chain with my ruby pendant which was a gift from Bob back when we were brand new. It’s another one of my favourites for so many reasons and I wear it all the time, it can get a little bit lost at times with it being so delicate but it contrasts perfectly with the stronger chain of the Daisy Jewellery piece.

I’m thinking that my next purchase needs to be a choker style silver chain so that I can triple layer this look…I need to make the most of it whilst I can- I think that once the baby is here necklace wearing will be a temporary thing of the past until little grabby hands can be trusted!

Anyone else a layering fan? Where are some of your favourite places to shop for classic pieces?

The Perfect Hoop Earrings #MyAbelini*

Earrings c/o Abelini Jewellery

It might seem a bit trivial, or even a bit shallow to be blogging about a pair of earrings right now, but given that I’m working 9-5 every day for the NHS under increasingly difficult circumstances (and I’m not complaining, I’m not front line, and I have nothing but the upmost respect for those who are, and for every other key worker out there putting themselves at risk) I feel that a little bit of escapism is warranted.

I cannot even begin to tell you how long I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair of hoop earrings. I’ve long coveted a pair of the “huggie” style ones but struggled to find some that I liked, and that I knew would fit comfortably.
Abelini came through with this beautiful pair from their huge selection of hoop earrings and I have honestly not removed these from my ears since the day they arrived.

These earrings are of impeccable quality, and whilst I did wonder if they might be a bit too blingy, they are actually really quite subtle and work perfectly for every day wearing. I worked with the brand last year as well, and was impressed at the time- it’s good to know they remain consistent in making good quality and beautiful jewellery, all handcrafted in Britain and delivered straight to your door.

I was hoping to show you some photos of the earrings being worn as well, but trust me, nothing about me is photogenic right now and after a couple of days trying to capture some half decent shots Bob and I admitted defeat. Still, these beauties are helping me keep a little bit of sparkle about myself in these testing times.

What is everyone else doing to keep themselves feeling bright?

Minimalist Chic with Sacet [ad]

Bracelet and Earrings c/o Sacet

Over the last year or two I’ve definitely noticed my tastes changing, whereas twenty-something me was all in to the rainbow of tights and statement jewellery, these days I’m more about muted tones and subtle pieces that go with everything.

A lot of my jewellery no longer fits the bill and I’ve had my magpie eyes peeled for some new, more grown up additions. The folks at Sacet came to my rescue and sent out a couple of items from their vast collection, and they couldn’t have got my style more spot on.

Classic Pave Diamond Round Chain Bracelet c/o Sacet

I’ve always found bracelets tricky as no matter what’s going on with my weight my wrists remain stupidly small. I really struggle to find a bracelet or bangle that doesn’t fall down over my hand so I was delighted that this subtle beauty was the perfect size. I’ve been wearing this daily since it arrived and I don’t envisage getting tired of it any time soon.

Classic Pave Diamond Round Earrings c/o Sacet

Earrings are another tricky one for me as I have quite a few piercings in my left ear and anything too big really doesn’t look right. I keep thinking I ought to give up on my piercings now I’m in my thirties but I’m not quite ready to let go yet, so in the mean time, delicate stud earrings like these that I can wear in any of my lobe piercings are a winner. Again, these have become a near permanent fixture in my daily wearings and they make me feel that little bit more grown up and sophisticated.

Bonus peek at the Sapphire nestled in my engagement ring!

Sacet jewellery focuses on exclusive luxury at inclusive prices. Everything is ethically crafted and you’ll find pieces to suit all tastes and all budgets- it’s not all about the minimalism, there are some serious statement pieces on the site and I’m pretty sure I’ve found a necklace and some earrings to add to the wedding inspiration board…check out Sacet’s seriously gorgeous instagram for a better idea of what they do.

What’s your jewellery style? Have you found your tastes have changed as you get older?

Raising My Sparkle Game with Abelini

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You all know how much I love my jewellery so when a company called Abelini got in touch asking if I wanted to review a piece from their huge collection, I was of course interested.
Actually this is my second time working with the brand recently, the first being over on my instagram

Heart Shaped Halo Diamond Pendant*

Abelini is a British brand with a heart. They only use ethically sourced diamonds to create beautiful pieces that are delivered to your door; or you can visit them in their showroom in Hatton Garden, London.

I picked out this beautiful pendant from their huge selection of necklaces. It’s such a pretty, and sophisticated piece and perfect for the number of special occasions I’ve got this summer; weddings, engagement celebrations etc.

It’s also just about subtle enough to add sparkle to an every day outfit, and I’ve found myself wearing it an awful lot already.

As I mentioned at the start of this post, this has been my second experience working with the brand and I have been nothing but impressed. Both items I’ve received have been securely packed in a sleek black box, and immaculately presented. It’s obvious to me when a brand cares about what they do, and clearly Abelini do.

They sell everything from engagement rings to diamond studs, all in a variety of metals and finishes. If you’re in the market for some sparkle I recommend checking them out.

Even the notoriously diva like Mae approves! And no, I haven’t moved back to Mum and Dad’s, Bob and I are happily residing together and getting excited by wedding planning. I was however cat sitting and made full use of the plentiful props and excellent lighting that their house provides.

Working with Henryka Jewellery

This post contains gifted items.

Items c/o Henryka Jewellery

If you’ve seen my Instagram lately then you’ll have seen that I have been working as a brand ambassador with the wonderful Henryka Jewellery. This has been an absolute honour for me as I’ve long admired the brand and the gorgeous pieces that they sell.

Henryka is a British Brand inspired by nature. Each piece is unique and is made from sterling silver and a wide array of natural gemstones; from their signature amber through to turquoise, amethyst and rose quartz. I was given the chance to pick out some pieces from the range to share across my instagram, but I’m so in love with them I wanted to pop them up on the blog as well.

It’s going to be no great surprise to anyone that I managed to find a cat themed piece of jewellery to add to my collection. This sterling silver miniature cat necklace may be dainty but it’s earned me several compliments whenever I wear it. I’ve got it on a 16” chain, but it also comes in 18”-22” (prices starting at £20).

I fell in love with this silver and blue lace agate ring the second I saw it. It’s an absolutely stunning piece that has found itself a new place as my favourite every day ring. I’ve never seen blue lace agate before and it’s just so pretty. This ring is £45 and worth every penny.

I used to own so many pairs of stud earrings, but discovered a few months ago that they have been misplaced somewhere along the way. Since then I have been searching high and low for replacements with very little success. That was until I was given the chance to work with Henryka and found these silver star burst studs. I absolutely adore these earrings and I haven’t taken them out since they have arrived. Henryka have a huge array of stud earrings on their website, all around the £20 mark and I have several more pairs of studs on my wish list…as well as somewhere safe to store them!

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing my picks. If I’ve tempted you by any of these pieces or anything else on the website catches your eye then Henryka are offering my readers a generous 15% off their orders when they use the code DAISY15 at the checkout. Let me know if you treat yourself, I’d love to see your haul.