It was a year of huge diamonds, kaleidoscopic colour and unbridled creativity. Join us as we look back at our favourite jewels from 2016.
A single colour stood out amongst the rainbow of jewels we encountered last year and it's one we're going to be seeing a lot more of in 2017.
With no big marketing budgets or flashy presentations, we choose the best jewels of 2016 from small independent brands from around the world.
Here we share our selection of jewels from 2016 that aren’t afraid to break the mould with their daring designs.
Admire the coloured diamonds, cool designs and classic rubies in my favourite engagement rings from the past 12 months.
From electric-blue Paraiba tourmalines to soft pink sapphires, get set to be dazzled as we look back at the brightest jewels from 2016.
From a delightful pair of dachshunds to a colour-changing chameleon, insects and animals have adorned some of the most memorable jewels of 2016.
Maria Doulton looks back on a year of sensational sparklers as she recalls her favourite close encounters of 2016.
Maria Doulton looks back on a bumper year of creativity and selects her favourite high jewels from 2016.
