Ever since Sarah Jessica Parker donned her character’s now-infamous “Carrie” necklace on Sex and the City, jewelry has taken a more direct approach to expression. Delicate and elegant, many stylish accessories carry with them implied or clearly made messages in their delivery. Either way, we’re listening, because they just look too good not to. From the personal to the edgy, there’s a bevy of notable baubles from to-die-for designers. Talk about fashion statements. Currently, our mood board is splashed with positivity: Peace, love and happiness. Whether or not you consider yourself a haute hippie or trendy treehugger, you have to admit these inspirational sentiments are a joy to carry with you throughout the day.
Peace Be With You
Designer Ariel Gordon hands out a modern take on otherwise circular motions with this Peace Charm Necklace that features 14k gold and a dazzling diamond center. And speaking of diamonds, who ever said peace couldn’t go platinum? Beg to differ in this Mystic Light diamond peace sign silver bangle and these diamond peace sign earrings.
Go more organic in Ettika’s gold-plated peace ring that wraps your ring finger in a Greek leather cord. These are peace offerings we’d take any day.
Love Is All You Need
It’s the answer, it’s all you need, it’s what makes the world go round: Love. The good news is, it also makes for some fantastic jewelry pieces. Put a little pop-culture influence behind your declaration with this Zoe Chicco Love necklace, or say it simply in these sterling silver signature love stud earrings from Tina Tang. Nothing is lost in translation with Carolee’s sterling silver love bracelet, which says “Love” in five love languages. And you’ll just, well, love this gold peace, love, and happiness ring from Sophia & Chloe – it covers all your bases.
Happy-Go-Lucky
Happiness comes in many forms, and such is the case for inspirational jewels. Enjoy the diversity of encouragement, from this silver Good Fortune necklace from Bee Charming (we adore that you choose your own fortune charm, like Fame, Happiness and Health) to this Blu Bijoux “Believe” word necklace. Gara Danielle offers a script on motivation with her swirled “Believe” inspiration ring, while this Charmed Circle silver Coco Chanel quote inspirational bangle comes through understated and clear.