Envision a barely there band with the most delicate string of diamonds lacing your finger. Sounds utterly stunning, right? Also very expensive. What about a tennis necklace strung with glistening diamonds? Metaphorical £££ signs are flashing in neon green. Now, what if I told you that you can adorn yourself with exactly these kinds of pieces for far, far less? Say hello to Astrid & Miyu’s newest release, the Gleam Collection, which takes the age-old concept ‘dripping with diamonds’ and makes it a reality for us mere mortals. How? With just-as-shiny, way more affordable cubic zirconia bezel-set stones, rhodium plated brass and 18k gold plating. The best part is, prices start at £40 and range to £110, and the collection includes everything from dainty ear cuffs and ear studs, to statement drop earrings, eternity-style rings and bedazzled bracelets. 

These are pieces that will put your glass of NYE bubbly to shame in the sparkle department. I can personally vouch for the quality — having put some of the brand’s bestsellers through their paces previously. I’ve owned a previous iteration of these gold-plated gemstone huggies with opal (my birthstone) and the Mood Ring in silver for over a year now and, even after wearing them many times, they both look just as good as new; the earrings to sleep in many times and the ring in and out of baths and showers.

So, if you’re in the market for a sparkling piece of jewellery that won’t break the bank, or even a last minute Christmas gift under £100, then click this way — I’ve pulled together a guide to my favourite pieces in the collection.

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