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Designed in 1974, the zipper necklace is suprisingly still fashionable.

materials: Sterling silver

You’re sure to make a statment with this little accessory. If you’re fond of the look, I suggest checking out Arthur Hash (the designer)- he has quite a few other interesting jewelry-like items.

Made from mild steel and paint.

This particular bracelet is suprisingly simple and modern in its execution, which is all the more impressive considering the material it’s made from.

“Made by designer Jeff Davis, the record cuff is the result of smart design combined with his commitment to give new life to cast-off albums. Rescued from landfills, yesterday’s top 40 hits are recycled into this sleek vinyl and rhodium-plated brass bracelet.”

Made in Brooklyn.

6″ L, 2.5″ wrist width

Last minute gift? You could try calling these people and cry and beg to have them overnight this to your loved one.

14k gold pendant on solid chain.

This may be appropriate for the upcoming holiday if you’re looking for a themed gift.

Designer: B Jewelry, NYC
Dimensions: 20″ for a 16-17″ necklace

The unexpected pairing of textures makes for a nice wrist accessory…

“Pia Wallén has applied her prowess with felt to design a novel adaptation on fine jewelry. Each piece in this collection is handmade from sterling silver and lined with 100% wool for comfort and a halo of color.”

sterling silver with 100 % wool lining

diameter: 1.5″

This handmade glass ring has just enough glitz to be quite possibly the perfect gift.

“While it might have the shape of a carefully shaped and polished stone piece, there is no doubting it’s made of glass once you see light shining through one – the colors practically come alive. And while six different color styles are available, due to their handmade nature, each rokki ring is unique ( just as each one of orfeo’s other pieces ). as such, the exact size, tone, mixture, and opacity of the ring will vary from piece to piece.”

For those of you who don’t mind sticking out in a crowd, here’s an oxidized sterling silver necklace that creates a topographic map of your décolleté.

Pardon the pun, but this watch is timeless. Designed by Piero Lissoni for Alessi, I could see this on the wrist of any man for years to come. Clean, simple design, the square face is elegantly rounded, with a full-sweeping second hand.

Look! You can glow in the dark.

“Silicon coated and linked by a silver thread to a replacable battery, these little gems are like stardust one wears around the neck. Each light is unique and individually crafted, and unbreakable too.”

Here’s something you may have seen before (possibly from our ICFF summary…she was at the DesignBoom showcase). These are modern and interesting and totally affordable.

These pendants are part of Melissa Borrell’s “How do you wear a drawing?” project. Taking the shape that she developed for the tree necklace and reducing it in size gives another perspective on the same graphic element. The pendant is made from photo-etched stainless steel and comes in a square of metal from which it is easily “popped” out. It comes with a chord so that you can make it into a pendant to wear around your neck. Stainless steel with rubber cord.

Well, look at this. I just might have to buy one and have ‘bltd’ inscribed upon it. You should do the same (but only if you want to).

“A wee polished sterling silver cloud, shiny as a mirror, floats on a sterling chain. The cloud is 5/8″ wide.”

Designer: dottyspeck, Seattle, WA
Dimensions: 16″ chain

The whole silicone bracelet movement has really reached its peak of annoyance but somehow this one doesn’t really bother me.

Another awesome display of conspicuous consumption by Tobias Wong.

These hand engraved pendants have a portrait of the patron saint on the front and a quote on the back.

Sterling silver
Chain length: 18″
Pendant size: 1″ diameter

St. Grandmaster Flash: “Patron Saint of the wheels of steel.”
St. Trotsky: “Revolutions are always verbose.”
St. Sartre: “l’enfer c’ests autres.” (Translation: hell is other people).
St. Jack (Kerouac): “My witness is the empty sky.”
St. Miles (Davis): “Play what’s not there.”
St. Woody (Guthrie): “Take it easy but take it.”