We've always loved the idea behind charm bracelets, which allow you to create a personal trinket, but the original design was often cumbersome to wear. Pandora's modern take has turned the Monopoly-token charms into smaller beads, some decorative, some meaningful in design. Sterling silver Moments bracelet with 14ct gold clasp, £275, with charms, from £30, Pandora

The epitome of understated elegance, a pair of diamond studs can be just the right amount of sparkle. The geometric bezel of this Harry Winston pair also make them a little out of the ordinary. Belle diamond ear studs, POA, Harry Winston

Worn singularly it can be elegant; layered up in a mismatched way it's a touch bohemian. But however you style it, a gold chain is a jewellery-box essential. Vintage Alhambra 16 motif necklace in pink gold, £5,350, Van Cleef & Arpels

The bracelet with its simple, symmetrical line of diamonds inherited its name as a result of the tennis player Chris Evert, who lost hers during a match at the US Open in 1987 and famously stopped play to find it. The simple design makes it a jewellery staple and we love that Boodles' version has a tiny tennis ball charm to allude to its origins. Platinum and diamond bracelet with tennis ball charm, from £9,000, Boodles

Whether it's a simple string of pearls gifted by a cherished family member or a modern take on pearl earrings, you can't go wrong with the timeless classic. Perle Couture earrings in 18k white gold, cultured pearls and diamonds, £11,500, Chanel

Bold and beautiful, the cocktail ring comes in all manner of shapes, sizes and designs, but it is almost always a conversation piece. Bulgari's masterpieces are guaranteed to dazzle. White gold, blue topaz and pavé diamonds Parentesi cocktail ring, £3,460, Bulgari

Stacking rings have grown in popularity over recent years. Choose gemstones or diamonds, the effect is the same: worn singularly they're a pretty accent but worn together they offer maximum impact. Plus, there's something fun in growing your collection. Midnight sparkle stacks of sparkle ring collection. (From top to bottom) Adonis rose band, £3,325, Azulea one-diamond band, £625 (pictured twice), Dewdrop ring, £3,175, white gold petal band, £2,375, De Beers

Of course there are many beautiful watches that could be added to your jewellery collection, but Cartier's Tank Française, an update on the 1917 tank watch, is one that carries itself seamlessly from day to evening. Tank Française, £3,450, Cartier

The Love bangle is one of the most searched for pieces of jewellery on Google, and with good reason; it is an easy-to-wear classic. Designed by Cartier in the 1970s, the bangle design is studded with screws which lock it to the wrist and is intended to signify the permanency of true love. Pink gold Love bracelet, £4,600, Cartier

A pair of discreet gold hoops in your armoury ensures that even on a jeans-and-T-shirt day you can feel polished on the jewellery front. We love Tiffany's roman numeral emblazoned Atlas hoops for added elegance. Atlas hoop earrings in 18k gold, £770, Tiffany & Co