photography courtesy of designers

These Dallas-designed jewels add a perfect pop of color over neutrals.

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LunaTeal Pale Green Druzy brass ring, $66
Where to Buy: lunateal.com

Amanda Sterett “Cameron” earrings with rubylite, citrine, 14-karat gold beading, olive quartz, and pink opals, $445
Where to Buy: Melanie Gayle

NEST Yellow Long Neck on gold chain, $150
Where to Buy: Stanley Korshak

Barse turquoise Post Drop Earrings, $49
Where to Buy: Barse

Mistura Eclissi Dark & Bianco wood watch, $190
Where to Buy: Mistura at Galleria

Elizabeth Showers Simone 18-karat gold eternity bracelet in chrysophase (top), $4,280 and berry corundum (bottom), $4,280
Where to Buy: Elizabeth Showers

Long pewter spearhead necklace with leather, now $63, down from $106

To make room for new stuff (so exciting!), local hardware designer f. is for frank is creating space by selling older wares at 40 percent off. Goods include hammered pewter and gold alligator-print statement rings, pewter, rose gold, and gold “peacock” bangles, and triple metal pendant necklaces. In summary, some great stuff. Shop it here.

Ashley Pittman dark horn cuffs with brass studs (photography courtesy of Ashley Pittman)

Native Dallas designer Ashley Pittman’s horn and gemstone jewelry is not only a treasury of unique accessories, but a way to help support the Kenyan tribe who hand-assembles the line. (Plus, 10 percent of all profits are donated to the area’s healthcare clinic and primary school.) If you’re looking to add a few new options to your accessory collection, do it with the upcoming Ashley Pittman stock and sample sale this week. From Friday through Sunday, you can shop past-season pieces, samples, and a few damaged pieces, seriously discounted between 30 and 60 percent off.

To summarize, you’ll be shopping local, supporting a humanitarian cause, scoring a hot deal, and adding to your summer wardrobe. Shop this Friday, May 11, through Sunday, May 13, from 11 am to 6 pm. 4218 Oak Lawn. (Next door to Nosh in the Shops at Highland Park)

Update: A special preview on Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm include cocktails.

Celebs doing the chunky ring thing: Nicole Richie, Mary Kate Olsen, Alexa Chung, and my favorite, Florence Welch.

Well, actually, six. I’m guilty of wearing six rings on my fingers today. I dig the bohemian ring thing and its more-the-merrier attitude. It offers the perfect opportunity to dust off Grandma’s gaudy baubles and bring them out into the sunshine. Of course I still have a slew of jewels on my wish list. Take a look below. If these don’t tickle your whimsy, try stopping in at Another Time and Place who displays serving platters full of cocktail rings.

photography courtesy of vendors

1. Low Luv x Erin Wasson gold moon stack ring, $29 (V.O.D.)
2. Barse turquoise and copper sterling band ring set, $74 (Barse)
3. Pamela Love arrowhead ring, $625 (Grange Hall or V.O.D.)
4. Pamela Love sterling silver double finger crystal ring, $525 (Grange Hall or V.O.D.)
5. Bohem zircon ring, $154 (Piermarini Boutique)
6. NEST chrysophase & brass ring, $250 (Stanley Korshak)
7. Emily Armenta oval midnight labradorite/London blue topaz with cravelli crosses, $1,700 (Ylang23)
8. Federica Rettore tanzanite and opal ring, $10,275 (Barneys New York)

Beautiful jewels come from England, India, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, and Turkey (photography courtesy of Les Amis)

I have to have this tri-top ring with vintage Rajastani patchwork fabric.

Dallas based fashion e-tailer, Les Amis, is founded on the principal that luxury should be as responsible as it is beautiful. In that spirit, headed up by Dallas gals Ami Doshi and Amisha Patel, the newly launched website peddles colorful, exotic artisan accessories that give back to charity-of-choice Global Fund for Children. Silk and leather wrapped bangles, bracelets with South Asian gemstones (called Kundan), funky, eclectic necklaces from Singapore, and patchwork three-top rings are just a few of my new favorite things. Along with resumes boasting a healthy dose of humanitarianism (Ami for United Nations and Amisha’s extensive volunteer work), both women appreciate the joy in beautiful things. (Ami was once a buyer for Neiman Marcus and Amisha owned a cosmetic laser skin-care center.) Shop the glorious goods by country, designer, price, or by product, and enjoy knowing 10 percent of every purchase will benefit The Global Fund for Children.

Michael Kors spring 2012 ready-to-wear (photography courtesy of style.com)

Mid-Size Tribeca Chronograph Watch, Golden/Tortoise (courtesy of MK)

It was love at first sight when I set eyes on Michael Kors’ new gold and tortoise print watch for spring. I don’t do animal print, but I dig Kors’ chic safari look, and it’s been condensed into one beautiful watch. (See right.) Then, this morning, I see that Tootsies is hosting a Michael Kors spring 2012 watch and jewelry trunk show this Wednesday, February 29. It absolute kismet! Okay. That’s it. I must have it. I’ll also take the silver snake chain necklace with a faux-horn charm. And the gold ring with slice of turquoise. And the braided leather cuff…

photography courtesy of vendors

1. Reed Krakoff shoulder bag in Solar at Neiman Marcus, $590
2. Olivia k*at Factory Girl & Nasher Store at Nasher Sculpture Center, $250-$350*
3. Lela Rose floral print dress at Lela Rose in Highland Park Village, $1,495
4. NARS limited edition “Diamond Life” nail polish at Nordstrom, $18
5. Arquiste perfume in Fleur de Louis at Barneys New York, $175
6. Guiseppe Zanotti Cutout Wedge Sandals from Barneys New York, $695

*Local creation.

Rory Asthon "Slice" Geo Agate Collection (photography courtes of Rory Ashton)

And I love them.

Locally jewelry designer Rory Ashton, crafter behind the cluster earrings we’re always raving about, has released “Slice,” her new line of colorful geo agate pieces, which you can find at Melanie Gayle in Snider Plaza.

Image-filled, resin covered spoon necklaces. I have one and love it. Find them at IndieGenius.

Our own everyday contemporary craft market, IndieGenius, is hosting a sale this month which offers up to 50 percent off. Head over for a little bit of handmade heaven. Find locally made jewelry, reworked lighting fixtures, vintage clothing, fabrics, hair accessories, baby gifts, organic tees, and rehabbed furniture. Shop early for goodies and gifts galore.

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This Luna Teal necklace needs a name. You, smarty pants ShopTalk readers, are responsible for coming up with one. Create the name owner Leslie Chatman likes best, and this piece will be yours!

No, you’re not having déjà vu. We’ve done this contest before. It was a smashing success, so have at it again. It’ll work the same. Brainstorm in the comments section. You can use a nickname, but when you’re asked to leave your email address, list it correctly so we can contact you if you win.

Details: hand-forged 14-karat gold-filled leaf, hand wire-wrapped with lush ultra polished brown spinel gemstones. The leaf hangs delicately from a 14-karat gold-filled chain. Retails for $115. (Names for other pieces include Splash, Jewel Rush, and Sunshine Kisses–named by a ShopTalker–if that helps.)

Ready, go!

Congratulations! We have a winner: Midnight Caviar

photography by Matthew Shelley, design by Charlotte Tobin

Local designer Rory Ashton creates earrings that are a sure bet for earning you compliments. It doesn’t seem to matter what I look like or what I’m wearing–it could be a tracksuit and clown makeup–people always stop me to ask me about my Rory Ashton Cluster earrings. The “Candy Cane” set above is brand new and unnamed, but you can order them custom from Rory on her website, but I suggest you peruse all the other options, too, which can be found at Krimson & Klover, Melanie Gayle, Mal Malouf, Jenna B’s, and more.

Check ShopTalk daily for new gift suggestions. See all of our stocking stuffer ideas here.

photography by Matthew Shelley, design by Charlotte Tobin

The newly opened Kendra Scott shop in West Village is a perfect place to spot pretty presents for the ladies in your life. Colorful gems adorn metal necklaces, rings, and bracelets for affordable prices (most pieces are under $100). You can buy off the seductive shelves or, to give the right side of your brain a little workout, design your own jewels. Go to the “Color Bar” to pick empty metal jewelry shells and fill them with stones of your choice. (Like, chic teal green, turquoise, or solid white.) Those simple “Tavi” stud earrings above are $50 even if you choose to customize them yourself. Design a pair for your momma or bring her in for a little DIY fun.

Check ShopTalk daily for new gift suggestions. See all of our stocking stuffer ideas here.