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Non-Cheesy Jewelry to Give—And Get—This Valentine’s Day

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on January 30, 2012
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Available at laurenelan.com
Available at laurenelan.com

Bright pinks and reds she can wear long after February 14. Lauren Elan Alek necklace, $110. Photograph by Lauren Elan Jewelry

Available at gilesandbrother.com
Available at gilesandbrother.com

How many “I’m ‘hooked’ on you” on you puns can you make out of this? Giles & Brother hook wrap leather bracelet, $95. Photograph by Available at gilesandbrother.com

Available at ingodwetrustnyc.com
Available at ingodwetrustnyc.com

Tell her how you really feel with an eyebrow-raising brass pendant. In God We Trust Sweet Nothings necklace, $40 each. Photograph by In God We Trust

Available at spool72.com
Available at spool72.com

A glitzy friendship bracelet for the platonic love of your life. Sewn With Love bracelet, $18. Photograph by Spool 72

Available at eddera.com
Available at eddera.com

So much cooler than the traditional arrow through a heart. Eddera arrow cuff, $250. Photograph by Eddera

Available at lilliancrowe.bigcartel.com
Available at lilliancrowe.bigcartel.com

The med-student-friendly alternative to the classic Tiffany heart. Lillian Crowe anatomic antique bronze heart necklace, $120. Photograph by Lillian Crowe Jewelry

Available at coattonline.com
Available at coattonline.com

She can show off her relationship status in public without giving anything away, thanks to this Morse code necklace. “Lover” Morse code necklace, $40. Photograph by Coatt Jewelry

Available at asos.com
Available at asos.com

We’ll never say no to neon. Asos Collection limited-edition mini drop earrings, $14.32. Photograph by ASOS

Available at monseratdelucca.com
Available at monseratdelucca.com

Poetry on a string. “Love is moonlight in the darkness” brass necklace, $70. Photograph by Monserat De Lucca

Available at shopcuffs.com
Available at shopcuffs.com

A script reminder of the most important thing you can do in a relationship. Also: 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to the education-based nonprofit Maalgo Project. Give necklace, $30. Photograph by Shop Cuffs

Available at sarahchloe.com
Available at sarahchloe.com

Wear your heart(beat) on your sleeve. Sarah Chloe Heart.Beat bracelet, $119. Photograph by Sarah Chloe

Available at kieljamespatrick.com
Available at kieljamespatrick.com

For the girl you met on that sailboat dock in Martha’s Vineyard. Kiel James Patrick Winch Weather Bitt bracelet, $38. Photograph by Kiel James Patrick

Available at modcloth.com
Available at modcloth.com

A lovely alternative to a bouquet of roses that—bonus—she won’t have to water afterwards. Lavis Lei necklace, $34.99. Photograph by Modcloth

Available at kendrascott.com
Available at kendrascott.com

Pretty pink agate stones that will go with anything. Kendra Scott stud earrings, $55. Photograph by Kendra Scott Jewelry

Available at nordstrom.com
Available at nordstrom.com

Rose gold makes this otherwise timeless present perfect for Valentine’s Day. Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘Amy” crystal bracelet watch, $175. Photograph by Nordstrom

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