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There are beautiful earrings, and then there are the pairs that make you want to find somewhere special to wear them.
Sometimes it is the colour. Sometimes it is the movement of a drop earring or the way a diamond catches the light. And sometimes, it is simply great design.
With party season on its way, we have chosen seven pairs currently at Hancocks Jewellers that deserve a little extra attention.
There are diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and pearls, alongside two very different Georg Jensen designs. Some will happily become part of your everyday jewellery. Others might persuade you that dinner somewhere fabulous is overdue.
Either way, we would quite happily make room for all seven.
Of all the Georg Jensen pieces we stock, the Daisy collection is one of the most recognisable.
There is something wonderfully fresh about those crisp white flowers, particularly once darker colours start returning to our wardrobes.
The double drop gives these earrings movement without making them feel overly formal. Wear them with your hair up and they become part of the outfit, rather than simply the finishing touch.
And there is something about a white daisy on a grey Manchester day that makes us smile.
A little sunshine in jewellery form might be exactly what autumn needs.
Yellow gold can completely change the character of diamond earrings.
Surrounded by yellow gold, white diamonds can take on a warmer overall appearance than they would against platinum or white gold. Here, that warmth is part of the appeal.
These diamond halo cluster studs have plenty of sparkle, but the 18ct yellow gold gives them a softer, richer look.
They are glamorous without feeling reserved for evening, which is exactly what we want from a really good pair of diamond studs.
We can easily imagine putting these on in the morning and finding absolutely no reason to take them off again.
Some gemstones simply know how to command attention.
Emerald is one of them
These beautiful drop earrings place a pear cut emerald beneath a single diamond in each ear, all set in 18ct yellow gold.
The diamonds add brightness, but it is that vivid green that steals the show. The length also allows the emeralds to move gently as you turn your head, which makes the colour even more noticeable.
We particularly love emeralds with yellow gold. The combination feels rich, warm and wonderfully glamorous.
If there was ever a pair of earrings capable of making you reconsider staying in on Saturday night, these might be it.
Not every pair of statement earrings needs gemstones.
The Georg Jensen Infinity earrings prove the point rather beautifully.
At 36mm, they have real presence, but it is their sculptural shape that makes them interesting. Look closely and the sweeping silver forms a figure of eight, giving the design its infinity motif.
They are made for someone who values design and likes jewellery with a strong silhouette.
Wear them with your hair swept back, add a beautifully cut jacket or a favourite dress and let the shape speak for itself.
Sometimes silver is more than enough.
Ruby has a richness of colour that feels particularly at home at this time of year.
These star shaped stud earrings pair that deep red with bright white diamonds, creating just enough contrast to make both gemstones stand out.
We also love that they do not need to wait for a grand occasion.
Yes, they would look beautiful at Christmas dinner or with something fabulous for a party. But their stud design makes them equally easy to wear when the diary is considerably less exciting.
A Tuesday might not usually call for rubies and diamonds.
Perhaps it should.
Sapphires have the wonderful ability to bring colour into a jewellery collection while still being remarkably easy to wear.
The deep blue works beautifully with so much of an autumn and winter wardrobe, from black and navy to cream, grey and richer jewel tones.
These sapphire stud earrings are surrounded by a fine halo of diamonds that follows the softly squared shape of each stone.
It is a lovely balance.
You notice that beautiful blue first, then the diamonds catch the light around it.
For someone who loves coloured gemstones but wants earrings they can reach for regularly, we think these are rather special.
Pearls and diamonds make a very good partnership.
Each of these earrings features a 9mm white Akoya pearl beneath a row of five diamonds, all set in 18ct white gold.
At around 25mm long, they fall beautifully below the ear and have enough movement to catch the eye without feeling overly dramatic.
The diamonds bring brightness, while the Akoya pearls add their unmistakable soft lustre.
What we particularly love is how easily they move between occasions. They would look beautiful with an evening dress, but just as good with a favourite jacket or something much simpler.
They are the sort of pearl earrings that make getting dressed feel a little more interesting.
Seven pairs, and seven very different reasons to fall for them.
There are diamond earrings for anyone who loves sparkle, emeralds, sapphires and rubies for those drawn to colour, pearls for something softer and Georg Jensen for anyone who notices the design first.
That is the lovely thing about earrings. You do not really have to choose them because they match everything else you own.
Sometimes you choose them because they make you feel like wearing something fabulous.
You can discover all seven pairs online, or visit Hancocks Jewellers at 29 King Street in Manchester city centre and try them for yourself.
We suspect you may already have a favourite.
