Savvy Shopping: Investment Pieces

Our favorite investment pieces nod to classic designs while distinguishing themselves with fresh details.

Right-Hand Rings
The ultimate power accessory, these rings show the world you’re secure enough in your femininity to buy your own jewelry.

Silver and gold Pianegonda cocktail ring, $1,300
Whoever first said diamonds are a girl’s best friend clearly hadn’t taken a gander at this chic, mod sterling silver and gold cocktail ring by Italian designer Pianegonda. Versatile enough to wear with your finery as well as flip-flops, the trademark 18K gold circles ooze personality. Available at Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler downtown and in Bellevue.

Kimberly Baker black diamond ring, $3,800
Known for her bold, rock ’n’ roll-meets-high-octane-glamour designs (think superchunky silver fox-head rings), Fremont-based Baker turns her fancy to rare luxury with this dramatic 18K gold ring with a 1-carat rose-cut black diamond. Available by special order at the Kimberly Baker flagship store in Fremont, along with the designer’s other jewelry.

Lemon quartz Jamie Joseph ring, $750
This stunning rose-cut lemon quartz ring exemplifies the organic femininity and elegance of South Seattle–based jewelry designer Jamie Joseph. The sterling and 14K gold ring is embellished with a live-edge band and a rolled-edge bezel set for the stone. Available at Twist, in downtown’s Pacific Place, along with other jewelry from the designer.

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