This will be a different kind of Valentine's Day, especially if you live somewhere in lockdown or this last year of lockdown has put a damper on romance. But this could be an opportunity to create a new tradition of romantic celebration.
Instead of going out to a crowded restaurant, stay in and make some time to connect with the people you love while putting something beautiful on yourselves that you will have forever.
And let's support some Black artists while we are at it. These creators are making jewelry that's unapologetic and gorgeous. You are going to want some!
Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
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Thelma West
Thelma West is turning diamonds, many of them old-mine gems, into works of art you can wear. These pieces are gorgeous, one of a kind, and the sort of art you collect.
Have a look and, even if a diamond isn't in the cards this year, an Instagram like can be. This woman is doing beautiful things with stones.
Bold, gold, and beautifully wearable luxury
Everything in Chari Cuthbert's line of luxury jewelry is simple, bold, and gold. It's luxurious but wearable. Instead of acquiring a pile of trendy pieces, her approach is to acquire a few beautiful things you love to wear, and her line of jewelry reflects that timeless, collectable approach to fashion.
That sounds expensive, right? And some of it is, certainly. But this simple pearl ring is affordable enough to start your collection on impulse.
There's a Valentine's Day Sale at Simone I. Smith!
$129
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Simone I. Smith
Simone I. Smith makes big, bold pieces of candy for you to wear β lollipop necklaces, Nefertiti earrings, big princess hoops β and all kinds of Sister Love that celebrates women and beauty and strength. She is a style icon and cancer survivor, and she brings it all to this line of jewelry.
There's a Valentine's Day sale at her site, and this big heart hoop is just one of the many temptations.
Bold watches from Talley & Twine that are not like everything else
$145
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Talley & Twine
Wearing a watch is a statement. But often it's a boring statement because so many watches just look like every other watch. Talley & Twine is a brand that set out to change that. It's also a brand that set out to change the corner of Talley & Twine in Virginia, which was once notoriously crime-ridden and is now completely revitalized.
This black-on-black watch with a leather band and the brand's signature "7" is not boring. It's also affordable, which is also in keeping with the brand's mission.
Ready to make a statement?
These big statement pieces from ItsAllCulture will make the statement you are looking for. Her pieces are big and bold and loaded with culture, whether it's this pair of Sankofa Water Bird earrings or an even bigger pair of chandelier earrings. These pieces are lightweight and gorgeous (handmade from polymer clay), so you can wear them β and make your statement β without getting hurt.
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