All I Want For Christmas Is Jewels

A PRIZE piece of jewellery is the gift that’s guaranteed to keep giving this Christmas and beyond. Cliché, I know, but the vast majority of women would rather not buy their own jewellery. It’s an unspoken rule guys.

However, choosing a statement piece of jewellery is certainly no easy task. Should you prefer not to traipse cluelessly around town, the new beauty and fashion jewellery hall in Selfridges Exchange Square, Manchester has all your jewels in one basket, so to speak.

Part of a £20m investment to the store, the lower ground floor is now home to jewellery brands suitable for assorted budgets. Here's some of our favourite pieces from Monica Vinader, George Jenson, Carat, Swarkovski, Links of London and Thomas Sabo...

Monica Vinader

The Fiji friendship bracelets are a far cry from the threadbare friendship bracelets you'll remember from your high school days. Monica Vinader has an eye for designing collectable jewellery to last a lifetime. Available in a range of colours with various meanings to give that personal touch, both the bracelets and stunning stackable rings make a statement whether worn alone or as a chic collective.

Monica Vinader Fiji Friendship Bracelets From £85

Monica Vinader Ring Stack In Variety Of Stones 18 Carat Yellow Gold From £75

George Jenson

This Scandinavian brand offers an elegant collection of simple, classic jewellery – perfect for the hard-to-buy-for relative this Christmas. The Smithy cuffs are a contemporary collection and a UK exclusive to Selfridges. This artisan cuff breaks the mould of silver craftsmanship.

Georg Jensen Exclusive Smithy Cuffs From £350

Carat

This is the closest you’ll get to real gemstones without breaking the bank. Described as ‘the finest man made gemstones’ Carat produces stones with similar optical characteristics to diamonds. No one will guess. We won’t tell if you don’t.

Carat Cocktail Rings From £250 In Sterling Silver Setting

Carat Stack Rings From £85 For Sterling Silver Setting

Swarkovski

You can’t beat a bit of bling. The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal glass sculptures and miniatures as well as jewellery and home decor. These star earrings and necklace make a fine festive set.

Swarkovski Pleasure Multi-Set £140

Links of London

Best known for their popular sweetie bracelets, Links of London offers an eclectic mix of men’s and women’s jewellery in sterling silver and 18 carat gold. The delicate bracelet pictured would make the perfect gift for both existing fans and those new to the brand.

Links Of London Exclusive For Selfridges, Effervescence Woven Bracelet, White And Pewter £175

Thomas Sabo

The German brand was founded in 1984 by the company owner, Thomas Sabo. Offering high-quality silver jewellery, you can dazzle your partner this year with designs such as the feathered chandelier earrings or for a sophisticated splash of colour, we love the amethyst earrings pictured.

Thomas Sabo Amethyst-Coloured Syn. Zirconia Streling Silver Earrings £234

Thomas Sabo Fine Feather Sterling Silver and White Syn. Zirconia Stone Chandelier Earrings £119