How many pieces of jewellery do I actually need?

Seven well-chosen pieces cover almost every occasion.

What should I buy first?

A fine chain — the most versatile piece in any collection.

One dominant metal makes everything combine effortlessly, with the second as an accent.

Buying Guide · 7 min read

Seven pieces, bought in the right order, cover almost every occasion for a decade.

A fine chain, a pendant, small everyday hoops, a pair of studs, a slim band, a wider statement band and one bracelet. That is the whole capsule.

Chain first — it does the most work. Then hoops, then the slim band. Those three cover eighty percent of days.

A capsule works because everything combines. Commit to gold or silver as your base and treat the other as an accent.

Matching sets, heavily trend-led shapes and anything you would only wear once. Buy fewer pieces at higher quality.

Start in demi-fine, then replace your two most-worn pieces with solid gold. You will feel the difference immediately.