It’s been a long time since I could say, “I’m really loving pearls.” For ages I’ve associated them with pristine debutantes, but not these. These look as though they’ve just been plucked from an oyster and the sea, complete with a carbuncle like setting. I’ve aslo discovered that I have a sick addiction to grey pearls, like the pair on the right.

New 14k + Freshwater Pearls Handmade in NYC $352

Available on our website and store: Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC, NY (Soho)

In case you didn’t get everything you wanted for Valentine’s Day, here are some lovely, dainty rings and earrings with a light touch and organic appeal. They’re the perfect pieces for wearing everyday.

New Gold + Diamonds $210-$525 Handmade in NYC

Available on our website and in our store, Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC, NY (Soho)

More Pave Jewelry: Oxidized Good Luck Charm Earrings. Did you know bees represent friendship? I can’t decide if the anchors or bees are my favorite. Maybe I’ll continue with the pirate them and wear a different one in each ear…

Diamond Charm Earrings $350 each. Available online and our store.

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Go 80’s Retro with Geometric Sterling Silver Earrings for your Valentine, who’s a little bit edgy.

Clockwise From Top: Long Dart Earrings $45; Square Stud Earrings $30, Medium Spike Earrings $40; Pyramid Drop Earring $30.

Just In:  Earrings from some of my favorite designers. This group is mostly delicate and organic, but I always like to throw in a few tough girl pieces.

Just In: These Earrings are WICKED! And I don’t mean in a Valley Girl kinda way. Golden Brambles and Thorns entangle Faceted Topaz, Diamonds embedded in Druzy dangling from your ears. I feel like a Grimm’s Fairy Tale has been written about these and I just have to find it.

Just In: The Best Drippy Earrings Ever! Is there anything sexier than an earring that moves like your hair, but made out of chain link? They start at $112. They might be even hotter than this weather. I’m wearing the “dip” oxidized pair right now (in the lower right corner made out of crocheted mesh sterling silver).

Maybe they’re too hot for a day like this?

On our website: http://www.michelevarian.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Shelf/ASP/Hierarchy/07.html