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The beauty of jewelry is that it can convey so many messages in an everlasting way--love, romance, power, adoration, a sense of style and wealth are most spoken in gold and diamonds but, once in a while, so are wit, humor and sass.
Wendy Brandes's Emoji stud earrings are available in sterling silver or 18-karat gold and are easy to mix and match ($35 retail for single sterling silver earring; $225 retail for single 18-karat gold earring.) www.wendybrandes.com
The beauty of jewelry is that it can convey so many messages in an everlasting way--love, romance, power, adoration, a sense of style and wealth are most spoken in gold and diamonds but, once in a while, so are wit, humor and sass.
Customers use jewelry to express their own personality so why not give them an irreverent jewel or two from which to choose? From contemporary Emoji jewels to sassy 50 Shades of Grey-style designs, there's something fun for everyone.
Here are 14 ways to make your clients smile, smirk or even laugh out loud.
Wendy Brandes
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Nothing like starting one
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Alan Ardiff
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Sassy red enamel makes Mattioli
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The Visage Cross Ring in 18-karat gold ($850) is paired with the Visage Ruby Crescent ring ($795) to make a very happy look on someone
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Alison Lou
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This 18-karat gold "Faces" bangle with blue topaz eyes gives them something to talk about. ($2,200)
www.mrs-t-jewels.com
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See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil when wearing this Amadeo carnelian cameo ring surrounded by diamonds set in sterling silver. ($2,850)
www.amedeonyc.com
www.amedeonyc.com
This "Piggy Bank Girl with Heart" pendant is 18-karat rose gold black diamonds and rubies. ($6,500)
www.yewn.com
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Anthony Lent
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Nora Kogan
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Holly Dyment
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Stephen Webster
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Lydia Courteille
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