Gold and Pearl Jewellery to Wear on Rotation
From golden hoops to stylish stacking, the power pinky and of course being a Pearly Queen, here's what to wear on rotation this celebratory season
New developments in lab-grown diamonds mean a surge in creativity – and popularity for the stone now seen in contemporary, everyday pieces.
Chunky dress rings are big this season, worn across multiple fingers. Whether vintage or contemporary switch up your digit dressing daily to create your own personal style statement.
Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2,300 BC while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. Popular in the early 20th century as cultured pearls became common, Coco Chanel was rarely seen without them and Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn were also big fans. Their popularity waned a little in the 80s as they became synonymous with older ladies in twin-sets, but pearls are once again big news (the bigger the better for 2023) and you’ll find them incorporated into everything from delicate eternity rings to outsized earrings.
Chunky hopp earrings, £90 Missoma, stockists regionwide
Solid gold pearl and hoop earrings, £290 mayamagal.co.uk
Sun agate and pear earrings, £34 Ruth Haldon
Vintage crystal stud earrings, £55 Electica Vintage at John Lewis & Partners, Newcastle
Lonely Planet necklace, £175 Uno de 50 at David Summerfield, Metrocentre and Chester-le-Street davidsummerfield.co.uk
Viribus emerald trace necklace, £8,950 danielladrapercom
Chunky link ring, £119 Ti Sento at David Summerfield, Metrocentre and Chester-le-Street davidsummerfield.co.uk
Vintage diamond heart signet ring, £410 pilondon.co.uk
Giselle green quartz dress ring, £290 daintylondon.com
Gold and lab-grown diamond Celestial signet ring, £1,850 matildejewellery.com
Large gold hammered hoops, £140 Saunders & Pughe, Corbridge
18carat gold and diamond leaf earrings, £1,795 Berry’s, Newcastle
18carat gold and diamond hoop earrings, £4,155 melissakayejewellery.com
Guiding Star Infinity bracelet, £330 monicavinader.com
14 carat rolled gold snake bangle, £120 Sarah Hickey, Hexham
Giant Rolo link bracelet, £390 giovanniraspini.com
9 carat gold and lemon quartz belcher bracelet, £440 Renne Jewellery, Darlington
Vintage Chanel coin necklace, £3,300 Susan Caplan at Goldsmiths, Newcastle
Chain and pearl drop necklace, £45 oliviaandpearl.com
Victorian gold locket, £185 Lovage & Lace