There’s a long-running debate about gold versus silver, and let’s be honest, most of us sit firmly on one side. For years, I was a silver-only kinda girl. Then one day I tried on a pair of gold hoops and spiralled. Why had no one told me sooner that gold looked so good? Gold wasn’t just an alternative to silver, it completely changed the game. Suddenly my outfits looked better, more put together, and somehow more me because I had two options. One small change, a whole new world.

Mixing metals has been everywhere on socials for a while now. At first, I wasn’t convinced – I thought it looked odd, not for me but over time it’s grown on me. Maybe it’s the constant exposure, or maybe I actually like it, but either way, it feels like a cool direction to take jewellery.

One brand that has truly embraced this trend is Lankri’s. Their iconic two-toned earrings are made for every girl and every occasion. Chic, timeless, and effortless, they’ve quietly stolen a piece of my heart, and I’m fairly sure I need to stop putting off buying a pair for myself because I mean look at them!

I mentioned in my last post that I’ve had my eye on a gold watch, and honestly, By Timeless Touch is a serious contender for taking my money. Their collection of vintage watches, is just unreal.

I almost didn’t show my top picks because I thought, maybe I’ll keep them secret… but then I realised, you need to see what I’m going on about to get the hype. So, here are my favourites, the ones I’ve been obsessing over and can’t stop thinking about adding to my collection – please don’t buy them before me!

Now, you can probably tell from my last post that I’m a vintage lover to my core, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get weak at the knees when I find a jewellery brand that just knows what they’re doing.

I should preface that this is an Australian brand – Parhelion Jewels – but their rings are sleek, stylish, and you know when you put one on with an outfit your vibe elevates completely.

When I hear the words chic, I think well-crafted and distinctive pieces that are effortlessly cool, they have a presence that just pulls you in. It’s rare to find jewellery with that kind of energy, but Isle Jewellery has truly captured it.

All their pieces are made in Northern Ireland using fair-mined and recycled gold, and the craftsmanship is incredible. The placement of the stones and the shapes of the pieces are so unique – there are these diamond polka dot studs on their website that I want with my entire soul.

Yes, these pieces are an investment, but their individuality make them feel effortless, bold, and unforgettable. I mean the epitome of chic.

Chic, timeless, and effortlessly cool, these are the pieces that make you feel like yourself at your absolute best. Investing in jewellery like this isn’t just about wearing something beautiful; it’s about surrounding yourself with pieces that have personality, presence, and a story. These are the ones I’ll be keeping my eye on in 2026. Share yours below !

India Perrin x