As we careen toward Christmas, we thought we’d share some of the products we’re salivating over. Santa please take note, as any of these would be more than acceptable in our stockings.
The Lava Ring

We love the lines on this ring. The planes of the top surface are sloped so elegantly, and the subtle difference in shape from top to bottom somehow manages to transform our fingers into those of a dainty 19th century lady. It’s also a little bit huge, which makes it work well in a couple of ways. You can either go solo with it, for an evening look that says “I don’t want the silly season to end”, or you can take a cue from Kaiser Karl and wear it with loads of other equally outsized pieces to create a fashion-forward knuckle-duster.
To top it off, this piece comes with options, and lots of them. In resin (retailing for $195) you can get it in a tribal ivory, a rich amber– actually, the amber and ivory look really good when worn together on the same hand – and a minimalist black. It also comes in matt silver and a beautiful brushed rose gold.
The Schist Earring

Want to know a secret? At 13, it was time to get our ears pierced, but we chickened out three times before going through with the deed. We reckon if we’d seen these, we’d have done it ourselves with a needle and an apple just so we could try them on. The long, slender curve of these earrings is what makes them really special, and the tapered ends give them a pleasant dangle.
We’ll be wearing them with a simple up-do in the evenings to show off the lines of our neck, or with our hair down during the day to add a hint of metal to every head movement. The Schist Earrings are $450 and come in a wide range of finishes, from a light, brushed silver to a deep polished black. We’d suggest a shiny finish for ultra formal occasions, and a brushed look for more casual affairs.
The Corset Bangle

Not just for recovering Goths (although if you know one, this comes highly recommended), the Corset Bangle is one of our newest editions. We like that it looks a little like armour, but those stitch detailing tip us straight into amour. This statement piece gives It Girl chic when worn with day-wear, and in the evenings it can look either elegent or rock and roll.
We’d love to see it worn with a strapless cocktail frock and messy hair, or with cut-offs, a distressed vintage tee and big black sunglasses. The bangle’s long, lean lines mean it can also work with maxi-dresses, creating a look that has a hint of Greek Goddess. The Corset Bangle comes in brushed gold and silver, and retails at $520.
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