Expressions of Love for Valentine's Day

From top to bottom: tiny xo earrings by Giles&Brother; melting heart studded earrings by Yayoi Forest; unrequited love necklace by Nicole Gates Designs; citrine smoky drop earrings by Wendy Mink; best fuckin' friends necklaces by In God We Trust; coral earrings and coral and pearl necklace by Ten Thousand Things; gold and ruby ring by Satomi Kawakita

Optical Illusions

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, or maybe with a trick of the eye, we'll settle for the next best thing. Mociun's "Fake Gems" bring a touch of stylish irony to our fingers and ears.

Available at Mociun

Killing Two Birds With One Stone

Talon's Vial Amulette is a perfect marriage of art and function. These necklaces contain one of three scents: Talon Signature, Avalon, and Bare Trees. Each aroma allegedly has healing properties ...

Available at Talonnyc

Two Peas in a Pod

Annette Ferdinandsen's Small Day Flowers will remind you of spring to come.

Available at Twist

Flapper Time

A touch of glam and drama .... this necklace by BazzdeGrant calls to mind the roaring 20's.

Available at BazzdeGrant

Eastern/Pacific Standard Time

Need to be in two places at once? A Bicoastal traveler? This watch may help ... and it looks great.

Available at In God We Trust

Falling Water

Rebecka Froberg's cluster of gold and diamond water lilies are beautifully simple and delicate.

Available at Rebecka Froberg

Black & White

Who doesn't like a good dichotomy? Good vs. evil, light vs. dark, and thanks to Darren Aronofsky, black swan vs. white swan .... why not wear one on your finger. Check out Blanca Monros Gomez's 14K rose gold seed stacking rings with black and white diamonds.

Available at Blanca Monros Gomez or Thistle & Clover

Pearly White

I am a huge Ted Muehling fan, so this will probably be one of many posts to come .... these bug pearl clusters remind me of a bumble bee.

Available at Ted Muehling

Dreaming of Mexico

I am liking Roarke's Aztec-inspired bracelets and necklaces with the symmetrical patterns and intricate bead work.

Available at Roarke

Rock Out Gemini Style

Whether you're a gemini or not, these agate drop earring with gold trim from Assad Mounser are worth the splurge.

Available at Otte

Bluma, Beads and Baubles

As I browsed ABC Carpet & Home, these necklaces caught my eye. Women artisans from cooperatives in Ghana create color saturated, one of a kind beaded necklaces made from textiles.

Available at ABC Carpet & Home

Not the Typical Ball and Chain

Love Love Rosanne Pugliese's signature gold nest earrings with turquoise center.

Available at Rosanne Pugliese

Nautical Goes Heavy Metal

For Rope & Pearl's very first blog post, we thought it would be fitting to start off by paying hommage to the name of yours truly with Gabriela Artigas' Hannibal Necklace made from handwoven aluminum and steel chain.

Available at The Future Perfect