>The other day I mentioned a service that puts photos on diamonds. A more easily viewable but equally valuable alternative is offered by Precious Metal Portraits. They use laser technology to turn photos into a laser-engraved portrait or pendant on platinum, gold or silver. The products range in size from pendants that are as small as the size of a dime up to 4 x 6 inch portraits. The prices start small, sterling silver pendants are under $100, …

>A couple of posts on Acquire led me to the accessories collections of Maison Martin Margiela on eLuxury. The designer has a quirky design sense that is echoed by their witty website. Their accessories play with the idea of recycling, a key becomes a ring or a pin, can tabs become an elaborate bib necklace and wine and Champagne corks are pressed into service as necklaces. Their Implied Champagne Cork necklace shown here is done in polished metal and sells …

>Fitting into the long, straight earring style with a bit of fiery flare, the matchstick earrings by Laura Lobdell are kind of fun! Sterling silver with copper tips, two-inches in length, they are hand cast from real matches and come in a cute little box that says, “I play with fire”. For $175 they certainly bring subtlety and originality to your Valentine’s gift. There’s also a necklace for the same price if you want to go all out. Tell her she’s ‘hot’ with …

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This gold pendant with a diamond encrusted bear is the newest cupid’s day creation by Tous. Made of 18K gold and bearing the word “love” in six different languages it is bound to get the message across no matter what continent your lover lives on. No price to speak of at the moment but who can put a price on love?! It is sure to dazzle and delight with the tenderness of a teddy bear and the glamor of gold in one lovely little package.

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I’ve always been a little in the minority being what some would call a “girly girl” but at the same time really not liking jewelry with too much in the way of jewels or flash. I’m hugely partial to sterling silver pieces with organic energy and unique individual design. And as far as I’m concerned, pretty much everything from FrucciDesign fits that criteria — especially this Tally ring. Made of recycled paper plus various other items like wood, metal, …