These are our go-to pieces: perfect for daywear, perfect for cocktails, perfect jewels to have in your jewellery box for just about any occasion. In a dash? Add a dash of style, from Shaun Leane to Cartier’s panthère, from Gucci hoops to Chanel chains.

One of the clearest ways of making a statement with jewellery is to bear a bold dress or cocktail ring. Read 'Be Stirred: Cocktail Rings Reign', by Annabel Davidson for the full effect.