Pamela Morris Thomford / Wendy Mahr

If your jewellery gives you a nudge and a wink, chances are, it was made by Pamela Morris Thomford. The Ohio metalsmith creates narrative pieces with tongue planted in cheek, from her "Serving Humble Pie" pendant with pastry-wielding boy to the "Serving a Weight Watcher" spoon with scale. Pictured above, on a more serious note, is the "Children of the Taliban" ring from her religion and politics series. But let's get back to pie. Below, her "Sneaky Pete" ring:

Bonus link: since Sneaky Pete appears to have a sweet tooth, he might like the edible jewellery series by Miami's Wendy Mahr. This ring with gold leaf on a chocolate malted milk ball is US$55.

Even more jewellery:

• Ina Seifart (Germany) - reworked objects


• Alexis Russell (New York) - organic silver


• Christie Martin (California) - serifs & sans


• Leonie Philpot (UK) - textile clusters


• Ana Navas (Peru) - wire & beads