Cult, cool, costume jewellery, is officially in. Our social media feeds are filled with all manner of stylish women sporting golden trinkets and pearlescent pieces, layered up or stacked, and usually worn with minimalist outfits.

Costume jewellery arguably came into its own with the launch of Alighieri, who put affordable luxury jewellery back on the map when it launched in 2014 — but it only came into the consciousness of the fashion industry a few seasons ago.

Such is its popularity, the London-based brand is now worth a reported £3.2 million. (With prices that average £200, that’s a lot of gold pendants sold.)

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