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I’ve always loved the romance behind excellent quality jewellery, this is the kind which you can pass down to another family member because it will last and be treasured. Or pieces which you know are signature items and you’ll wear so often they become part of you.

Years ago working in Canary Wharf I remember when CARAT* London arrived and the excitement everyone felt of having such a wonderful shop close by.

Finding jewels which make great gifts but are from companies which have an ethical stance is not easy. Lucky for us though CARAT* London is one of those and I was delighted when they asked if I could review one of their beautiful pieces.

The wow factor

I chose the Amaia Medium Hoops in Gold Vermeil. They arrived in an elegant white box with silver branding. Really beautiful packaging and perfect if you are buying someone a present.

As a first impression you are surprised and delighted when you open the box. You can tell lots of thought has gone into making that moment special. That’s before you even see the jewellery! The luxurious nature of the packaging offers great promise for the gift inside.

Amaia Medium Hoops in Gold Vermeil

I chose the Amaia Medium Hoops in Gold Vermeil. These are also available in sterling silver but I love gold for the summer months.

The earrings are part of the Chelsea ‘Everyday play’ collection which is full to bursting with stunning pieces. They all have a nod to the classic tennis necklace which never goes out of style.

Hoop earrings are a must-have item for any accessories lover. However, these Amaia earrings elevate the classic hoop to another level by being set with round, diamond gemstones. In a modern twist there are stones set in both the front and back inlay so anyone glazing in your direction will see a wonderful array of sparkling stones.

The gold and diamond colouring offset each other beautifully and look especially stunning in the spring sunshine.

Given they are a medium size hoop, they are very versatile. This is jewellery which would work equally well with an evening outfit or with jeans and a classic white shirt.

Glittering Gift ideas

If this style of hoop suits you, there are other items in the collection which would work well together. Sometimes it’s lovely to give a set of jewellery together.

I’ve got my eye on the rainbow tennis bracelet which has the usual timeless row of gemstones but these are a line of different coloured diamonds.

If you want a real showstopper the Ilaria ring in 9k yellow gold is just incredible. A line of tiny diamonds surrounds the ring with a baguette diamond in the centre. The band itself is really delicate and so beautiful.

Both of these items would work well with the Amaia Hoop Earrings and make the special someone very happy!

CARAT* London Gemstones

You can’t go wrong when gifting jewellery as a present. This is something which shows how much effort you have made and the great thought you given for the recipient.

What I appreciate about CARAT* London is that they offer alternatives to mined gemstones. As we all become more aware of where our spending takes us. The effect we have on our environment and the impact we have on communities, it’s great to know there are other options open to us.

From Cubic Zirconia crystal to lab-created diamonds, high-quality hand and machine cut stones are available to us and offer the same qualities and beauty. This is reassuring and important when gifting items to others.

It’s no surprise that I’ve been impressed with CARAT* London jewellery and having my own Amaia earrings to wear has meant I have first hand experience of the quality.

I’ve already had so many wonderful comments about the gold vermeil hoops, I can’t wait to start teaming them with summer dresses in Italy this year!

Knowing that along with the piece being a joy to wear I can be assured it’s ethically created is very important to me. We should all be looking for sustainable ways to shop without losing the beauty around us.