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It can take the skills of a seer or the years of experience garnered by a veteran retailer to predict which pieces will sell for an upcoming holiday. But after looking at the market, National Jeweler is going to take...
It can take the skills of a seer or the years of experience garnered by a veteran retailer to predict which pieces will sell for an upcoming holiday. But after looking at the market, National Jeweler is going to take a gander on Valentine's 2010: engagement rings will be in demand, as will sterling silver designs, pieces that say "love"--sometimes quite literally--at prices that aren't too heartbreaking. Below are some of the sterling silver picks that have us sold.
Top left: GeoArt by Cynthia Gale
"Love Letters" collection statement necklace, envelope ring and envelope bangle in sterling silver and mother-of-pearl; suggested retail prices are $285 for necklace, $185 for ring and $330 for bangle. (888) 436-2781 or GeoArtNYC.com
Top right: David Yurman
Three-row "Potpourri" necklace in sterling silver with rose quartz, smoky quartz, white agate and freshwater cultured pearls; suggested retail price is $2,200. DavidYurman.com
Above: Anzie
Sterling silver bracelet with pink topaz; suggested retail price is $475. (888) 341-2604 or Anzie.com
Top left: Vicente Agor
Sterling silver ring from the "seventynine47" collection with 18-karat gold accents and pink tourmaline; suggested retail price is $690. (415) 863-1770 or VicenteAgor.com
Top right: Charmed Circle
Bangles in sterling silver and 18-karat gold plate with sterling "Caged" heart charm; suggested retail prices are $140 for sterling bangle, $160 for 18-karat gold plate bangle and $75 for charm. (713) 818-8005 or Charmed-Circle.com
Above: Hello Kitty by Simmons Jewelry Co.
Sterling Silver silhouette "Love" pendant with pink and colorless sapphires and diamond accents; suggested retail price is $195. SimmonsJewelryCo.com
Top left: Leslie Greene
Sterling silver rose-gold plated heart on sterling chain; suggested retail price is $270. LeslieGreene.com
Top right: Hershey's Kiss Jewelry
Small, 3D-shaped Hershey's Kiss bracelet with Hershey's Kiss charm in sterling silver with rhodium plating. Bracelet includes a 7.5-inch Rolo-link chain with a toggle closure plated in rhodium; suggested retail price is $99.99. (212) 983-0412 or HersheysKissJewelry.com
Above: Demitasse
"Baby Spoons" available in sterling silver, 14-karat yellow gold and 14-karat rose gold, with or without diamonds; suggested retail price for single silver spoon with chain is $75; single sterling spoon with diamonds and chain is $395. http://store.demitassejewelry.com
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