Unlike clothes or food, shopping for accessories is an extra special experience. There's no need to take a trip to the changing room, they're guaranteed to spruce up an outfit and they make brilliant gifts.

But recently we've found ourselves a little bored of what's on offer on the high street. That's why we dipped below the radar and unearthed 10 brilliant accessory brands your friends are not likely to have heard of.

Each one of them are affordable, because while fine jewellery and it-bags are wonderful, sometimes we just want a purchase that doesn't dent our purses.

From vintage-inspired bags to jewellery that's close to works of art, take a look at the list below. We promise you one of the best shopping experiences yet...

10 beautiful, affordable jewellery and accessory brands you've never heard of