Marije Geursen / Rebecca Scheer

Proof that not everything that indicates plural with a "z" is bad: the "Pearlz" ring by Dutch designer Marije Geursen. She's taken the "stereotypical pearl necklace" and made it wearable elsewhere on the body; single-strand or double-wrapped, €147 for silver or €365 for gold. The real jewel, though, is her openwork heart pendant!

Bonus link: hand-forged silver ring with piercings, US$350, by Rebecca Scheer of Portland, Oregon (where I spent the last few days on vacation!).

Even more jewellery:

• Dapple Grey (Australia) - nostalgic lasercut shapes


• Debbie Fisher (Brooklyn) - bright colour combos


• Lush Metals (Boston) - circles & hexagons