Pack jewellery separately so pieces do not rub together or tangle during a journey. Choose a pouch or compartment that keeps the item supported, and avoid placing it where it can be crushed by other belongings.

Choose jewellery by how it fits into your own wardrobe and routine. A piece you reach for often may suit your preferred colours, neckline or fastening style, regardless of whether it is described as fashionable.

Mayer & Watt’s tagline this year may have been #SpotTheGecko but I found something else at their booth — this drool-worthy watermelon tourmaline slice.

Care should be based on the materials and construction of the individual item. Jewellery can include different metals, stones, beads, thread and settings, so a cleaning method that suits one piece may not suit another.

Choose a Valentine’s Day gift that reflects the recipient’s taste rather than a fixed expectation. Earrings, a necklace or a decorative piece can each be personal when selected with their preferences in mind.