In recent times, high jewellery designs have been driven by a growing desire for downplayed luxury. This low-key approach to accessorising has been gaining traction for years, fuelled by demands for a more pared-down aesthetic that better represents the times we live in. From the signature toile brossée fabric that comfortably secures Cartier’s Baignoire on the wrist, to Tiffany & Co.’s sleek and sophisticated T bracelets that are decorated with dustings of diamonds, such pieces offer wearers an elevated take on everyday chic. Van Cleef & Arpels is combining pearls with pink and blue sapphires, lapis lazuli and diamonds, while pearl drop earrings from Annoushka Ducas were worn by Kate Middleton.