To preserve your holiday memories and create something truly unique, simply bring some sand back home with you, take it to your local Green + Benz branch and the Dorset-based designer will immortalise it in to a piece of jewellery, based on her Time collection (from £110). Time explores the concept of time, place and memory through the use of glass and natural materials such as wood and sand. Pieces include this 9ct yellow gold pendant with gold leaf (left, priced from £210) and this oxidised necklace with wood (right, priced from £140), both available from Green + Benz.

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For those dreaming of the seashore, the Beachcomber collection from Alexis Dove is the perfect accessory. Featuring cute starfish motifs and delicate clamshells. Green + Benz branches can be found in Manchester, Sheffield and Chesterfield.

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To view more collections visit www.greenandbenz.com

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