Stone Jewelry

When I was a kid, I had a thin slab of dyed agate. Its varying lines and textures were strikingly beautiful and complicated. Lately jewelry of raw natural crystals and polished stones has been trickling into stores.
Kimberly McDonald makes breath-taking jewelry of geodes surrounded with diamonds. Can't afford it. This season Yves Saint Laurent has been exploring a similar idea, but it's still out of range (especially considering that these designs don't have any diamonds). Since this trend is an 80s throwback, there are already plenty of less pricey options.Clockwise: stone stretch bracelets, Norstrom $35
grey stone ring, Anthropologie $148
green slab bracelet, Viktoria Hayman at Bluefly $159.99
mixed stones long necklace, A.V. Max on Bluefly $76
Clockwise: quartz cuff, Anthropologie $168
blue quartz bangle, Max & Cleo $98
agate stands necklace, Urban Outfitters $28
raw crystal ring, Urban Outfitters $18
graduated teardrop necklace, Nordstrom $98

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Cocktail Rings

After a rough day at work, I went out for cocktail with friends. There was a woman sitting at the bar in a little black dress, scarf and hand spanning cocktail ring. Just two simple details to make her look pop.

I've been neglecting rings. The get put away when the cold weather gloves come out, and sometimes they collect dust all spring and summer. But today I think I'll base my outfit around one of the rings waiting in my jewelry box.Top: copper and turquoise ring, Ollipop at Nordstrom $58
pearl stack ring, Jenny Setiawan on Novica $92.95
mesh bow ring, Betsey Johnson $50
Middle: enamel flowers dome ring, Juicy Couture at Nordstrom $88
red crystal dome ring, Swarovski $270
sterling silver teal bead ring, Pebble London £20.00
Bottom: silver circles ring, Rocio Melendez on Novica $69.95
blue bead embellished ring, Kenneth Jay Lane at Max & Cleo $165
jade and pearl ring, Ollipop at Nordstrom $58

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Pops of Yellow

Pale colors were tops on the spring runways, but several designers made the looks pop with yellow details. Some were neon, others mustard or marigold, some even a murky greenish. Anyway you color it, yellow certainly made its presence known. We love this trend as accessories are the best way to try a color most women don't prominently wear. Check out some options below.Clockwise: medallion earrings, Swell $19
bead strands, Nordstrom $68
graphic scarf, Rachel Roy $38
nylon webbed belt, J. Crew $14.50
fedora, Nordstrom $28
patent belt, Boden $68
enamel candy bangle, Bluefly $29.99
Clockwise: chandelier earrings, Charlotte Russe $7.50
crinkled scarf, The Limited $20.65
flower cuff bracelet, Betsey Johnson $98
very Emma Pillsbury short flower necklace, Dillard's $48
double layer bead necklace, Anthropologie $38

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Delicate Necklaces

Unobtrusive. Private. Personal. A whisper when everyone is yelling. These small necklaces are the opposite of a Facebook status. Some are packed with secrets, but feel free to keep them to yourself. This isn't for your co-workers or girlfriends, nor what-to-wear gurus or fashion glossies. Modest and fine is just for you.Clockwise: hug necklace, Tilly Bloom $25
pixie book necklace, Disney Couture on 80s Purple $70
bead necklace, Anthropologie $32
headphones necklace, Urban Outfitters $24
smokey topaz spaced bead necklace, Target $44.99
small bow necklace, Urban Outfitters $18

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City At Your Fingers

My roommate just returned to Japan after a 10-day trip to Yangon, Myanmar and confessed that she can't travel without falling in love with a place and leaving part of her heart in it. I know the feeling, having had my own heart stolen and broken by both Paris and China.

Jeweler Philippe Touraire is catering to those afflicted with wanderlust with his latest collection of rings. His architecture collection boasts compacted monuments and skylines of New York, Dubai and Paris. Rings with an Asian influence generally feature one stunning building at a time. If your travel plans are more relaxed, there is also a line of jeweled villages and walled cities.I can't read French, but I recognize the word platinum and four figures. For that price, I can just visit Paris again, but that doesn't make these sculptural rings any less fun to site-see.

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Pick Of The Week: Delicate Earrings

What are your go-to earrings? Many women are addicted to their diamond studs or gold hoops -- classic, subtle. Well, there's a new kid in town who wants to be your favorite pair of earrings. These carved mother of pearl calla lily earrings are hung on 18k gold wires. They're perfectly dainty and perfectly feminine. Such a high karat of gold makes them ideal for everyday wear, and if you consider price per wear, the $135 tag at YLang 23 isn't too bad. (Be sure to mention that when you hint hint your husband.)

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