The best women’s jewellery brands for thoughtful gifting that always delivers

• Star Piece: Open Diamonds Ring
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

A favourite for those fashion-forward who work in womenswear, Mejuri’s everyday fine jewellery is the easiest way to elevate one's style game. Serving all kinds of 14kt yellow gold staples (from croissant dôme earrings and chain necklaces to square signet rings), each piece comes packaged in an elegant box and dust bag: making it a go-to source for the upcoming gifting season. Especially since there’s a holiday collection available too…

• Star Piece: Wavy Hoop Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Searching for a sophisticated jewellery gift which won’t break the bank? & Other Stories has got you covered. The high street store’s revolving range of accessories always tick the box for effective simplicity, often crafted from recycled brass and recycled sterling silver. Easy wins.

• Star Piece: Snake Vermeil Bracelet
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Designing to celebrate women and inspire them with confidence, Monica Vinader creates jewellery that doesn't define itself via expense or exclusivity, but by its focus on quality. Empowering women with recycled gold vermeil, sterling silver and ethically sourced natural gemstones, the brand prides itself on the creation of art, not just jewellery. With innovation and integrity at the heart of each design, you can expect simplicity and luxury from Monica Vinader, with delicate, elegant pieces.

• Star Piece: Open Heart Pendant Necklace
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Sure, Tiffany & Co is every woman’s dream for an engagement ring (we get it), but the heralded house shouldn’t just be praised for its designs that seal the deal. Because, in fact, it’s also a go-to port of call for all things classic, whether you want a casual link bracelet for her to wear during the day, a sophisticated pendant to complete her evening attire or a stainless-steel watch that she can rely on day in, day out. It may be an obvious jewellery brand of choice, but it’s an absolute failsafe, because as soon as she sees that little aquamarine box and its contents, she’ll fall in love with you all over again.

• Star Piece: Banana Necklace
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

With the start of summer, now is the time of year when women’s jewellery enters a bolder and more bohemian universe – the finest luxury provider of such being Chloé. Most frequently characterised by statement centrepieces which seal an ensemble with straight-up flair and confidence, the Parisian brand offers the ultimate designs for those that dare: whether she’s up for embracing some gold-tone banana earrings or a crystal pineapple necklace. Rest assured that plenty of personality will be served.

• Star Piece: Bas Relief Necklace
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Few luxury logos gain as much fashion credit as Vivienne Westwood’s, so if it's spotted in jewellery form above her attire, her style score is guaranteed to score. A symbolic representation of the British designer’s explorative and innovative mindset, the iconic ‘Orb’ motif is laced across a bunch of opulent offerings: from pearl and Swarovski crystal necklaces to brass chain bracelets and studded earrings. As far as fashionable accessories go, the appeal of this label is guaranteed to last.

• Star Piece: Riley Ring
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Founded in New York in 2013, Melissa Kaye’s eponymous fine jewellery label proposes some of the most impeccable pieces on the high-end accessory market. Describing her designs as a blend of metropolitan aesthetics complete with an air of refined ease, everything is made from 18-karat gold and is fused with diamonds and sapphires throughout. With many pieces shaped to propose more than one styling option (reverse sides to rings and earrings alike, for example), this is craftsmanship to the core – therefore an investment worth making.

• Star Piece: Lip Bead Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Fashion-conscious jewellery at an affordable price? Sign us up. This comes courtesy of high-street retailer Mango, whose revolving selection of trend-informed pieces extends to jewellery. From timeless gold-tone styles like hoop earrings and chain bracelets to more eye-catching options like flower chokers and star pendant necklaces, it’s safe to say that there’s a style here for every kind of woman. There is also a seasonal sale on the current summer collection, so be sure to take advantage of these offers for a pre-holiday treat that she’ll undoubtedly appreciate.

• Star Piece: Dioriviera Petit Bracelet
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

If the woman in your life favours playful finishing touches to her outfit, few luxury brands provide them better than Dior. Under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri, the French house’s fashion jewellery range has become defined by its ultra-fun and feminine design details: from bright and saturated shades across gold-plated pieces to finishing tassel fastenings across woven bracelets. The perfect port of call for the imminent festival season, if you ask us.

• Star Piece: Silver Cross Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Consistency is key when it comes to jewellery, as proven by Nina Ullrich. Refining her minimalist pieces to sterling silver textures, the London-based designer approaches accessory design with endurance in mind, personally handcrafting each piece with timeless motifs including chains, crosses and pearls. These you'll find in her latest ‘Cross’ titled collection, made up of a dainty yet sharp selection of earrings. Simple and striking at once, keep your surrounding layers black for maximum effect.

• Star Piece: Oli Dome Ring
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Founded in 2018 by Damasia Ball and Phillippine de Follin, London-based jewellery brand Daphine seeks to capture the strong and empowered nature of its female wearers through timeless heirloom pieces. With collections handmade using 18kt gold-plated recycled brass, the brand's signature touch is the finishing inclusion of semi-precious stones, best delivered through its selection of rings.

• Star Piece: Tennis Bracelets
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Those who used to peer in the windows of Swarovski's shops without going in could be forgiven for thinking that this is a brand all about swan ornaments. A conflict-free but dazzling alternative to diamonds, Swarovski's handling of crystals is world-renowned. Both simple and more experimental designs are abundant, but it's the chic, clean lines of its tennis bracelets that deserve a standing ovation.

• Star Piece: Freshwater Pearl Bracelet
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Searching for some women’s jewellery which retains style without breaking the bank? We suggest a trip to Arket: our go-to high-street destination for well-crafted, seasonless staples. In the jewellery collection, all designs tick the box for sophisticated simplicity, whether this be through the hammered texture hoops, chained bracelets or pearl-detailed bracelets.

• Star Piece: Gucci Motif Hoops
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Known for its heady combination of 1980s style references, Hollywood glamour, and whimsical motifs, Alessandro Michele's Gucci is nothing short of an icon in the modern fashion realm. The house's jewellery selection is laden with antique-effect gold and vibrant embellishments arranged in geometric designs, all of which have been heavily influenced by the label's own archival works.

• Star Piece: Heart Choker
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Laden with royal themes and celestial motifs, Thomas Sabo has a crown for every queen. Made to be innovative and expressive, the label ranges from classic layering pieces to dramatic, edgy designs. With stars, skulls and crucifixes placed alongside dainty diamond embellishments and the infamous love knot motif, Thomas Sabo is about capturing the essence of a person or emotion and distilling it into a pendant, ring or bracelet as a piece of wearable art. Thomas Sabo gives you the ability to communicate exactly what you’re feeling with a gift.

• Star Piece: Classic Gigi Sautoir Necklace
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Net-a-Porter

After growing up around her father, a skilled artisan with his own artistic endeavours, Gigi Clozeau created her own label after pondering fond memories of playing in her father’s Parisian studio as a child. The Gigi Clozeau style is a distinctive one that chimes with nearly every aesthetic and taste; characterised by their resin beads and 18-carat gold chains, Clozeau’s pieces are delicate and effeminate with a modernised edge. Sometimes detailed with small gold motifs or diamond embellishments, the lucky recipient of a Gigi Clozeau will not be asking for a gift receipt.

• Star Piece: Swirly Strap Necklace
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Searching for a stylish jewellery gift on a budget? High street store Weekday has got you covered. Offering designs for all avenues of style – whether one prefers to keep things simple and minimal through light chain necklaces or embrace a bold silhouette through Y2K charms – you're bound to find something that will elevate any ensemble.

• Star Piece: Box engraved ring
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Selfridges

Serge DeNimes is the trend-centric brand that's revolutionising the landscape of affordable jewellery. Founded on the belief that budget-friendly accessories shouldn't mean compromising on style (and shouldn't be turning your fingers green), the brand creates and designs distinctive pieces crafted from sterling silver. Building on its legacy, Serge DeNimes' latest offering, The Tudor Collection, is a hymn to Renaissance craftsmanship, where construction was sacred rather than accelerated. An ode to hallmarking law, these are modern-day heirlooms, detailed throughout with sharp, anachronistic motifs that subtly (and not-so-subtly) reference the Tudor period. The brand that unites maximalists and minimalists alike, Serge DeNimes is never to be overlooked come gift-giving seasons.

• Star Piece: Arrow Single Earring
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Net-a-Porter

Specialising in everyday treasures, Maria Tash is the New York-based label that makes high-quality pieces for daily style moves. Our pick of the bunch is on its earrings, which are ideal for women with multiple lobe piercings.

• Star Piece: Hammered Hoop Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

In the market for an elegant piece of jewellery that won’t break the bank? Cos is the way to go. Sure, it’s not a luxury brand, but the jewellery suggests otherwise because it’s consistently elegant, eye-catching and right in line with the ethereal minimalism that’s taken the jewellery world by storm of late. The standout, for us, has to be the earring collection, because every piece is brilliantly sculpted – whether it be a dangly, ceramic-inspired set, recycled polyester hoops or general texture, shape and undeniable style. What’s not to love?

• Star Piece: Velvet Jewellery Box
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Ethereal, poetic and dreamy, Sophie Bille Brahe is a fine jeweller for whom sensuality and Scandinavian design go hand in ring-bejewelled-hand. Constructing its collections of necklaces, earrings and bracelets from a nostalgic blend of yellow gold and South Sea pearls, Sophie Bille Brahe's designs embody a very classic interpretation of glamour and femininity. Put simply, you can't put a foot wrong.

• Star Piece: Vlogo Stud Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

For a finishing touch of Italian elegance to attire, Valentino Garavani's jewellery selection is calling. Relaying the brand's unparalleled quality and polished femininity, each jewellery design is discreetly stamped with the house's acclaimed V logo – whether it be through a pair of gold-plated hoop earrings, a faux-pearl necklace or a leather bracelet. Striking and opulent at once, any piece is guaranteed to impress upon gifting, but we suggest this embellished cuff for a glittering statement this festive season.

• Star Piece: The Infernal Storm Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Net-a-Porter or Matches

If she’s really into fashion, she’ll secretly be craving a piece of jewellery from Alighieri. Since its inception in 2014, the London-based brand has risen to become a firm favourite among the world’s most elegant women. So much so that its founder, Rosh Mahtani, won the acclaimed Queen Elizabeth II Award last year. All designs are influenced by Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy”, which translates to an understated range of medallion necklaces, pearl earrings and sacred rings beautifully plated in a signature 24ct gold. Any item will leave her in awe.

• Star Piece: Any Charm Bracelet
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Net-a-Porter

A firm favourite of Harry Styles (who could forget those chunky Marge-Simpson-style beaded necklaces?), Éliou was founded by best friend duo Cristina Mantilla and Duda Teixeira with the dream of making ‘statement jewellery for the everyday’. Inspired by the treasures of the natural world, Éliou's offers a wide selection of colourful beaded goodness punctuated by pearls and painted motifs.

• Star Piece: One Band Ring
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Selfridges

If she’s on the lookout for the most luxury jewellery of all, few brands can compare to Bulgari. The Greek-Italian house has been serving the most exquisite styles since 1884, and for the summer season ahead, this translates to the “Mediterranea” collection. Served across sapphire necklaces in an abundance of shapes – from oriental buds to baroque motifs – these pieces are the smartest investment to seal her silhouette with pure beauty.

• Star Piece: Sculptural hoop earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

For women whose style centres on sharp minimalism, Jil Sander’s jewellery line is a failsafe source for decoration. Innovative in design thanks to the brand’s frequent experimentation with shape, texture and detail, the brand’s gold and silver-toned pieces are an essential addition to her everyday look.

• Star Piece: Fish Hoop Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Delivering on kaleidoscopic maximalism ever since its foundation in 1947, Emilio Pucci's eponymous label has graced some of the most discerning wardrobes in history, from Marilyn Monroe to Jackie Kennedy.

Straying from the designer's affinity for paisley and swirling prints, however, the brand's jewellery collections are underpinned by metallic-made aquatic motifs in a continued reference to the brand's fame for a bold sense of fluidity and movement.

• Star Piece: Shell Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Matches

Luxury retailer Matches offers one of the finest curations of women’s jewellery brands around, evidenced by Alona Shelemy’s namesake label: By Alona. As the daughter of a fine jeweller, it’s safe to say that she knows a thing or two about immaculate craftsmanship, blending this base with inspiration from her Middle Eastern and European heritage. From shell and zirconia-detailed necklaces to crystal and Easton-textured earrings, her selection of designs are crafted in London and frequently finished with baroque pearls. The very definition of elegance, if you ask us.

• Star Piece: Crystal Heart Pendant
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Once a men's shirts specialist, now the reputable outfitter of all manner of contemporary ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, Ted Baker designs with an unswerving focus on quality and sharp, but subtle luxury. Ted Baker's sleek line of women's jewellery balances more traditionally glamorous elements with a more atypical, edged-up structural style in a wide-reaching and varied collection that can appeal to just about any and every jewellery aesthetic out there.

• Star Piece: Cassandre Logo Bracelet
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Net-a-Porter

Few high fashion brands are as classic as Saint Laurent, so if a piece of the French house’s jewellery rests above your giftee's ensemble, their style points will be instantly lifted. For first-time shoppers, we suggest starting with a logo-framed design: whether it be a gold charm bracelet, threader earrings or a statement broach. All are simple but, rest assured, promise to put them in the most fashionable standing.

• Star Piece: Infinity Pearl Necklace
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Net-a-Porter

Described by its founders as “one long art project”, the David Yurman brand has been pushing the boundaries for expressive jewellery since 1980. Infusing depth and beauty into each design, she can rest assured that the addition of any Yurnam piece will elevate her style standing to a point of pure grace.

• Star Piece: Bag Hoop Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Hats off to Simon Porte Jacquemus for infusing his sun-kissed style sensibilities into his jewellery line. Across a collection of gold-plated designs, you’ll find eccentric finishing touches: from his famed Chiquito bag between circular hooped earrings to his italicised brand logo across slim cuffed bracelets. Add any of the offerings to a minimalist outfit to enhance her silhouette with serious shine.

• Star Piece: Bow Ring
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Net-a-Porter

After inheriting a vintage Art Deco ring from her grandmother, Cece Fein Hughes was filled with enough passion to begin her own eponymous jewellery line, dedicated to unique pieces with the feel of a modern heirloom. Defined by their creator as ‘miniature paintings’ Cece Jewellery's designs are punctuated by small enamelled designs, depicting everything from flora, fauna, stars and snakes.

• Star Piece: Renewal Signum Ring
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

As Winner of Outstanding Contribution at the UK Jewellery Awards in 2022, Shaun Leane’s expertise with accessories is among the best in the world. This is delivered through his eponymous jewellery brand, rising to recognition through four top charismatic collections: Cherry Blossom, Serpent’s Trace, Rose Thorn and Fine Jewellery. A choice can be made depending on your giftee's personal character, but as a failsafe option, we suggest something silver from the Serpent or Rose Thorn range.

• Star Piece: Medusa Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

If the giftee in your mind isn’t afraid of fashionable statements, a piece of gold-plated jewellery by Versace is a very good way to go. Characterised by the Italian house’s famed motifs – from striking Medusa emblems to Greca pendants – the house’s range is the perfect way to enhance her ensemble to its boldest status. To those looking for a set to start with, we suggest the Crystal La Medusa necklace, earrings and bracelet. The hallmark of Italian extravagance.

• Star Piece: Heart Choker
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

One of Paris' brightest stars (forget the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Champs-Élysées), Yvonne Léon is feminine, elegant and deeply, deeply, French. Championing a decadent aesthetic steeped in old-world glamour, the brand caters to every accessory vertical conceivable, be it signet rings or fine chain earrings. Designing predominantly in yellow gold and subtle, shining gems, it's the enamelled pieces and their generous pop of colour that captures our eye the most.

• Star Piece: Marquise Necklace
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

Founded by Robert Tateossian in 1990, this label is all about emphasising movement and captivating a playful energy. With innovation, creativity and quality flowing through the heart of the brand, Tateossian cites his biggest inspiration simply as the world and the discovery of new stones and new materials. The label’s collections are full of delicate expressions of gold and rose gold, often detailed with pale-toned gemstones and crystals. With a wide selection of necklaces, bangles, bracelets, rings and earrings to choose from, there’s a little something for everyone.

• Star Piece: Powerplay Hoop earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes

Phoria is the sexy, sexy brand with empowerment at its core. Eschewing the myth that you shouldn't mix metals, Phoria combines gold, silver and tasteful embellishments for a jewellery collection that embraces everything and outlaws nothing. Massively seductive and sparklingly chic, this is fool-proof gifting at its best.

• Star Piece: Anything customised
• Next-Day Delivery?: No

We've all dreamt of our name/pet's name/favourite two-word slogan on a signet ring, right? Tyger by the Tail is the gold-and-silver-loving brand that makes your wildest jewellery dreams a metallic reality. Covering the worlds of bracelets, bangles, rings, and necklaces, this is the brand to call upon for non-embellished, maxi-minimalist artworks that stand the test of time. That's hot.

• Star Piece: Logo Earrings
• Next-Day Delivery?: Yes, via Selfridges

If daintiness isn’t her thing, she’ll be best impressed with a chunky piece of jewellery from Prada. The Italian house has mastered leather, of course, and in the accessories department, you’ll find tons of brilliant gifting options including braided nappa and Saffiano buckled bracelets, many of which are sealed with the brand’s enamelled metal triangle logo. Paired with some sharp black tailoring and chunky leather boots, a little Prada touch will ascend her style game to matrix level one – and that’s definitely not a bad thing.