Jewelry designer Annette Ferdinandsen uses precious metals like sterling silver and gold to create delicate jewelry pieces that have been inspired by the natural world.
You find some unique elements from the sea and the land in her collection from Ylang 23.  There are maple seeds, coral branches, sea plants and flowers, all interpreted in elegant metals, pearls and semi-precious stones.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces – it was definitely a challenge to narrow it down to just a couple!
The “Calla Lily” necklace features sterling silver leaves and a delicate Calla Lily bloom made from Mother-of-Pearl:

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I think that pretty bangle bracelets are a great summer-time accessory.
You’re wearing lighter clothes, showing off your arms – why not have fun with some lightweight gold bangles?  Especially when they’ve got lovely faceted semi-precious gemstones…

Urban Posh makes these bracelets from 18kt gold vermeil and accents them with faceted amethysts, citrine, London blue topaz, and emerald green hydro quartz. They’d be great paired with your favorite maxi dress, crisp white blouse or dressed up for dinner with a little black dress.
image: Urban Posh

I love Kate Spade’s new line of  “Cortes” jewelry.  It’s made with tiny little gold-plated round paillettes and almost reminds me of something a belly dancer would wear.
There is something so sensual about jewelry that shimmers and moves as you wear it – and with all the little paillettes, this jewelry is guaranteed to do that!

There is a triple-strand necklace, with strands of 24″, 20″ and 16″ lengths.

You can also get a four-strand bracelet, with dozens of teensy little circles.

And to top it off, matching earrings
images: Nordstrom

Why oh why has no one introduced me to the glory that is Trashy Diva before??
Polka-dotted lucite bracelets!

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Cameo charm bracelets!

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Vintage-look faux tortoiseshell hair combs!

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Yummy yummy yummy

I just recently discovered the website Ethnic Rocks and their amazing jewelry!  They carry a wide selection of jewelry from places like India, Tibet as well more European styles.  Here are some of my favorite picks:
“Small Rose” necklace, made from sterling silver or 18kt gold plated pewter:

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“Bangle Bangle” carved floral paisley wooden cuff bracelets:

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Carved edge red enamel  “Crown” Ring:

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As a special bonus for my lucky readers, Ethnic Rocks is offering a  special discount – just enter the code “HERACC15 ” at the checkout

It’s kind of like hip-hop bling for the afternoon tea & crumpets set:

Enamel & gold-plated silver necklace “Me, Myself & I” necklace from Anthropologie