9 jewellery gifts that look way more expensive than they are, from just £17

There’s something about adorning yourself with birth stone jewellery that feels sentimental without being too twee. These simple huggies are ideal for a second piercing or as an everyday hoop, adding a fun pop of colour to your earring stack.

If you’re feeling extra generous, you can even get the huggies as part of a piercing appointment – if your loved one simply sees their ears as a canvas for collecting and showcasing their jewels.

Nothing says ‘sentimental’ more than a personalised necklace. Whether you're engraving their own name on there, the names of their children or pets, or – if you’re confident enough – your own.

You can buy this in 18ct gold or silver, but the silver is more affordable and just as charming. If you’re opting for a little self-gifting, we love adding rings and other necklace charms onto this dainty chain for a feel-good, maximalist look.

Who, us? Suggesting another personalised piece? Engraving is just too tempting when it comes to gifting jewellery. This ring is a little quirky – with the two gem stones on either sides – but would look lovely with your recipient’s initials on the front.

It’s ideal for someone who loves the signet ring look, without the chunky, heavy feel of many traditional options. It’s 18ct gold plated and designed to be totally tarnish-free and waterproof, making it a serious steal for the price.

These playful cuffs are a little bit different, but perfect for the avant garde fashionista in your life. Bright emerald green, with sizeable candy-style green and pink stones inside and outlined in glittering pave with an 18ct gold finish, these will certainly turn heads.

They'd make a great birthday gift, if they're looking for the perfect party accessory.

The trusty T-bar is a classic jewellery design, but the mixed metal and chunky style gives these a modern twist that’s sure to garner compliments, while still being wearable for every day. The T-bar charm is detachable, so the lucky recipient can wear them as simple silver hoops if they wish, and the mixed metal means they’ll go with anything else they have on their earrings stack.

All material suppliers of Missoma jewellery are regularly audited by the ‘Responsible Jewellery Council’, too, so they’re a feel-good investment all round.

Sardines have been everywhere in the jewellery and lifestyle space this year, with Alighieri and Bottega launching expensive rope necklaces reminiscent of European market finds (but for up to £900). It seems there are, indeed, plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to ‘new in’ bling.

These huggie earrings from Abbott Lyon are an adorable way to hop on the trend, without dropping your monthly salary. They’re also 18ct gold-plated and come with a five-year warranty, so if their scales lose any shine, you’ve got half a decade to get them replaced for free.

This dainty ring makes a gorgeous present for someone you love – whether stacked with others on an already-bejewelled hand, or worn on its own as a delicate and simple reminder to your recipient of how you feel about them.

There's also a double-jewelled option for the same price if you think they'd prefer it.