We all have that drawer. A tangle of pieces bought on a whim, a chain that turned green, an earring whose partner vanished long ago. Then somewhere in the mix sit the two or three things you actually reach for every single day, the ones…
June 2026
What does a pearl symbolise, and why it has meant so much for so long
There is something about a pearl that makes people slow down. It has a softness no cut stone quite matches, a quiet glow that feels gentle, and a weight of association that arrives the moment you fasten one at your throat.
How to prevent a jewellery allergy and wear what you love in comfort
You clip in a pair of earrings, feel fine for an hour, then notice the familiar itch creeping in by lunchtime. If that pattern sounds familiar, the good news is that you can usually prevent a jewellery allergy with a few practical choices.
Summer jewellery: the pieces you can wear from the beach to the pool
Summer is hard on jewellery in ways the rest of the year is not: sun cream, salt water, chlorine, sweat and the heat of a packed day all work on whatever you are wearing.
The summer jewellery trends made for sun, sea and warm skin
Summer changes how you wear jewellery. The layers come off, more skin is on show, and the pieces you choose have to cope with sun cream, salt water, a swim and an afternoon in the heat.
How to stop jewellery turning your skin green for good
You take off a chain or a bracelet and find a faint green mark left behind on your skin. It is harmless, but it is annoying, and it can put you off a piece you otherwise like.
