Think of the necklace you bought for a wedding three years ago. It came out once, sat beautifully for an afternoon, then went back in its box where it has stayed since.

Think of the necklace you bought for a wedding three years ago. It came out once, sat beautifully for an afternoon, then went back in its box where it has stayed since.

There is a moment every autumn when the jumpers come out and the jewellery you wore all summer suddenly seems to vanish under a high neckline. A chain that sat beautifully against bare skin gets swallowed by wool, and you find yourself wondering whether necklaces…

There is a small relief in never taking something off. No clasp to undo at the sink, no piece left on the edge of a bathroom shelf, no decision each morning about whether today is a day for it.

There is a reason so many of us reach for the same necklace day after day. It carries a little meaning, sits where we like it, and quietly finishes an outfit without asking for much in return.

In the quiet days after a baby arrives, somewhere between the night feeds and the visitors, there is a small wish to mark the moment with something that lasts.

It is a fair question to ask before you buy. The word waterproof gets used on everything from watches to mascara, and jewellery that promises to survive showers and swimming sounds almost too convenient.