Roses are red, violets are blue, shoot down the cliché — with cupids’s arrow — and find something new. It’s that time again when we watch men young and old scramble to find overpriced, unoriginal, diamond-clad baubles to prove their love. Wretch.
This year, if your man is still hoping to fill that little box, direct him toward something out of the ordinary. A personal piece is always more appreciated...and often less expensive. Here are a few of our favorites:
Fetty of Brooklyn
Fetty of Brooklyn's "garage-glam"
Rising rocker and lead singer of Semi Precious Weapons, Justin Tranter’s name is also breaking molds in the jewelry biz. Labeled “garage-glam,” Fetty's work is, ironically enough, home to a variety of heart-based jewels at three price points: urban, boutique and royalty.
However, with names like “Shot Through the Heart,” “Butcher’s Wife” and “Love Bites,” these pieces require your significant other has more than good taste (a sense of humor) before you buy this edgy V-day present (available in necklaces and earrings).
Skeleton Keys
Erica Weiner and Tiffany and Co. skeleton keys
Skeleton keys are all the rage right now, and what better time to give away “the key to your heart” than Valentine’s Day? Since these vintage-inspired jewels are everywhere from Tiffany and Co. to the local flea market, we suggest taking two things into account before you purchase: price and personality.
Original works
Reiterating an original idea, look to local and emerging designers to fuel your love fire? Etsy.com, for example, offers an array of uncommon handcrafted jewels at prices you can’t beat.
Steampunk ring
The Steampunk vintage ring combines an eye-catching industrial aesthetic with an uncommon locket-like functionality.
hand-cut and hammered copper
Similarly, this hammered copper bangle set is a simple wrist reminder of your love. It comes in a trio, and is hand cut, formed, soldered and hammered.
A warm touch of amber
Last, but not least, offer up some ear candy with a pair of danglers such the Warm My Heart earrings. Made of Czech glass, the amber glow radiates a natural warmth all its own.
- by Sarah Zimmerman
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