When it comes to jewellery, I like something different. Of-course the high-street is the epitome of quick fashion and is crazed by the press, but what about having something that you won’t spot on hundreds walking down the street? I don’t know about you, but I find high-street jewellery extremely over priced and lacking in quality. Being a former sales assistant for one of the most affluent high-street brands, I know a lot about where the stock comes from. If interested in fashion you would have probably taken a pretty good educated guess that all the jewellery across stores come from near enough the same stockist. Take a look at Topshop for example, the jewellery in there is of exactly the same style and quality as what is sold in Matalan – yet double the price.  I would physically show you but unfortunately Matalan are yet to put their jewellery online; if you haven’t yet noticed, look when you are next in town, it is surprising.

Anyway let me get to the point of this post. There is so many online jewellery boutiques that I have come in contact with since being a blogger, selling individual, quirky designs that are not only cheaper than the high-street, but more personal. The bonus? not everyone will have what you have. All it takes is thinking outside of the box, oh and maybe a slight obsession with scouring the internet for unique bargains.

I thought I would share with you my favourite pieces of jewellery right now, featuring affirmation rings. I have a very sentimental side and live by words such as ‘hope’, ‘dream’ and ‘believe’ and feel positive when wearing them on a piece of jewellery. I received my first affirmation ring when I was fourteen, it was a present from my friend and was bought from Selfridges- the first thing I had owned from Selfridges which also made me more excited. A few years later my God Mother’s daughter, Lucy got sick, her cancer returned and I thought about what I could give her to give her hope. I passed on my affirmation ring to her, something she could wear all the time to help her feel positive. Unfortunately when she passed, we couldn’t find the necklace in her things, so wherever she is now, I hope she has it. Gee, I do get side tracked don’t I?

You can get any word on them really, it is just hunting around for them [generally online]. The ones shown are from Junk Jewels and prices start at a mere £8.00.

I hope you enjoyed my first post
love Jemma Louise
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