Claire Johnston / Kalle Polkutie

Back when I was a kid and my inner tubes didn't revolt at the sight of a giant yellow M, I used to love it when they handed out these types of puzzles with my filet o' "fish." Come to think of it, I think the little toys were even decorated with images of characters like Ronald McDonald and Grimace — as opposed to, say, Shrek™. Hard to imagine nowadays (and get off my lawn!). Anyway, this piece is by UK artist Claire Johnston, whose teeth you really ought to check out. The ones not in her mouth, I mean. Here's a sampling from her "Tooth Fairy" series:

Bonus link: teeth not porcelain white? You can still dazzle with some red lips and a mole in cubic zirconia. "Honeylips" ring by Finnish jeweller Kalle Polkutie, now based in France.

Even more jewellery:

• Buddug (UK) - charming enamel


• Jillian Moore (Iowa) - art brooches


• Elisa Stecca (Brazil) - metal & agate


• K di Kuore (Italy) - modern classics


• Marisa Alonso (Argentina) - contemporary silver