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Now we have reached the merry month of May you can celebrate with special pieces to mark the arrival of spring with designer jewellers. There are stunning rings, earring and two brooches in a May Queen collection, as well as Viking jewellery, as the Norse celebrated May time too. Check out hand-made jewellery here.

Designer jewelry brands often feature diamonds as the jewel in the crown of cute jewellery. Dirty tricks and crimes involving these sparkling rocks have recently been hitting the news headlines in a spate of international stories. Find out about the most sensational diamond stories here.

Mens jewellery in the UK doesn't get better than our selection of rings, kiltpins and cufflinks. Even amongst the latest jewellery designs you won't find a more elegant and stylish set of collections. Find out where you can find timeless examples to rival the best of mens jewellery in the UK.

Jewellery websites are these days taking over a large share of the market in sales of the wares of designer jewellers. For those who cannot just pop into a shop to view their purchases – window shopping on jewellery websites is a popular way to buy.

Collections are renowned across the world for their stylish interpretations of Viking jewellery and other unusual jewellery. These are not reproductions of ancient pieces, as some designers do, but works of art in theor own right. But inspiration is taken from the history of Orkney and the rich seam of craftsmanship which has been a way of life there for millennia.

Essential jewellery need not be expensive jewellery to be among the finest you can wear for a great look. Take the Old Man of Hoy charm, for example. This charming little icon depicting Orkney's most famous landmark: a rock stack rising 450 feet (137 metres) from the Atlantic waves, can be ordered in gold. But, if you are counting the pounds, the silver version is less expensive jewellery.

The discerning gent often has a hard time finding mens jewellery in the UK which is stylish and able to hit the right note for the mood or occasion. Designer jewellers vary in quality of both materials and artwork. Find out here how monks in the Dark Ages created the world's most beautiful piece of art and it was turned to gold by a modern jewellery designer.

Giving gifts is a tradition at Easter and for a change to the baskets of chocolate eggs, you could turn to designer jewellers for inspiration. Jewellery websites are full of ideas for special presents for your loved ones. They have plenty of beautiful little pieces in collections which have a springtime or Easter feel.

Unusual jewellery featuring the brilliant North Star is a surefire hit with all who see its bright design. Whether you choose a stunning bracelet, pendant, necklet or earrings, the look is stylish and contemporary.