Most of us acquire jewelry as a gift – either from a love interest or a family member. While it’s great to receive a pretty accessory from others, there are a few drawbacks to not buying it for yourself. Thankfully it’s become a lot more common to treat yourself to a bit of bling (or at the very least shop for it with a partner so that you can choose something you’ll actually wear & enjoy for years).

Here’s why it’s fab to create your own collection of awesome accessories: