There are plenty of ways to mark Valentine’s Day, all of them good: breakfast in bed, a flower plucked from the garden, a poem (silly, heartfelt, both – all are welcome), or simply a kiss. Jewellery, though, remains a classic — few things beat the giddy thrill of unwrapping something that glints promisingly under the light. The problem, of course, is that some pieces come with eye-watering price tags. But it doesn’t have to be diamonds or nothing. Jewellery can be playful, charming and – crucially – affordable. If your Valentine loves a trinket, here are some ideas that won’t break the mood or the bank.