meant to be, la la la ...

It was only yesterday that I posted about these Janna Conner charm earrings which so perfectly resemble my long lost favorite pair. 

Today, we ventured out to the best bead store in Sydney and I just so happened to find these charms! Are they not a nearly identical match?! I guess I was just destined to get them back in some form ...

So I bought some earring backs and recreated my favorite pair:

I also found another set of rose charms which I just couldn't resist:

And could not contain myself after finding this really beautiful locket:

In a few weeks I'll be traveling around Europe with my younger sister. I'm going to fill this locket with a memory of our time there- I bought one for her as well! 

master of statement simplicity ...

My younger sister has a very special ring that she's worn everyday since high school. Its design is timeless and I can't help but try it on my own finger on a weekly basis, it's just that pretty! 

Gold Large Teardrop Ring

(She owns the version with the peach-colored stone)

It's a great ring because it's substantial both in weight and appearance yet simple and understated. I've come to learn that Janna Conner, of Janna Conner Designs, strikes this balance in all of her beautiful pieces. Many thanks to my sister for telling me about her new arrivals!

While I'm normally opposed to initial necklaces, I cannot help but love these fun, jewel-toned versions. I love the imperfect cursive scribble as it looks genuinely handwritten, not to mention, the enamel is available in 17 different colors:

Gold Enamel Coin Charm Necklace

I love the vintage feel of these earrings, they would stand out beautifully against a little black dress:

Gold Plated Starburst Charm Earrings

I used to have studs just like these but I lost one at the beach! Perhaps a replacement is in order:

Gold Plated Rose Charm Earrings

This is a beautiful, vintage take on hoop earrings - I think they may be my favorite of the group:

Gold Nila Earrings

These are so fun and are an affordable alternative to the Hermes bangles I was swooning over last weekend (shall be posting about Hermes and all its exquisite / unattainable beauty):

Gold Medium Charm Bangle