Jewellery – what to give her this summer

It’s been a while since Valentine’s day and Christmas is still a long way off. She’s getting antsy. You’re about to go away and she has nothing to wear – at least, nothing new. Sure, there are those earrings you got her for her birthday last year but she wants something shiny and new, something to show off to the big group you’re renting the villa with.

Summer is an unexpected but brilliant time to give the lady in your life a gift of jewellery. She won’t be expecting it: check. She’ll feel pampered: check. Your mates will be impressed: check. Her parents will be impressed: check.

But you can’t just pluck any old diamond off the tree – no, she’ll smell a rat. It’s got to be thoughtful. And the best place to give it to her? On holiday, of course. Best of all after a long flight when you’re feeling hot and stressed and there’s a dinner to make and wine to drink. She’ll be thrilled and you’ll get BIG brownie points. Win / win.

If you’re going to….

The Seychelles

Sea-swimming, cocktails on the beach, freshly caught crawfish and nights under the stars. If you’re heading off to the Seychelles then a) you lucky bastard and b) pack these gorgeous Theo Fennell white gold, pearl and diamond starfish earrings – they’re simple, playful and classy. Just like your holiday.

Earrings from theofennell.com

Norfolk

You’re having a cosy one. A lovely cottage, rented with friends. Barbecues and bonfires and long walks along the beach. Fish and chips. Umberellas and wellies. Reading paperbacks and drinking cups of tea. Make it even more memorable with this De Beers diamond bracelet, inspired by wildflowers and quintessentially British.

Bracelet from debeers.co.uk

The south of France

The Cote d’Azur demands a kind of Fitzgeraldish glamour. Bring back the roaring twenties with this beautiful Art Deco style diamond pendant from Boodles. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a yacht.

Pendant from boodles.com

Anywhere – but it’s that holiday

It could be on top of the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Buidling, in a cottage in Cornwall or a mansion in Majorca. Whatever. This is the holiday of a lifetime, because – however simple or luxurious – you’ll both remember it forever. At least, you’d hope so. This sumptuous classic Harry Winston engagement ring will make her an offer she can’t refuse.

Ring from harrywinston.com