More selectors = slower search. If you can get your desired result with fewer predicates, do so.
Getting an element by ID is quicker than getting by a class. getElementById is a core function of JavaScript that is heavily optimised because it is used so frequently. Leverage this when possible.
The space selector (' ') is much more costly than the child selector ('>'). If you can use the child selector, do so.
These rules apply to CSS as they do JavaScript and jQuery.