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Add a floral detail to your outfit with a pretty handmade necklace from Sora. Sora Designs (the name means "sky" in Japanese) was launched in fall 2008 by San Francisco-based designer Yueh-Wen Chang. Chang uses many recycled or environmentally friendly materials in her jewelry, like vintage buttons and beads. Her necklaces are also affordable, priced between $58 and $78 at moxsie.com. This Prohibition Necklace with Burnt Orange Poppy Dark Sapphire Beads is $62.
Incorporating the season's most brilliant hues, this meticulously crafted bracelet is a testament to the power of color. Bursting with Aventurina Venetian glass and Swarovski crystal charms in various shades of purple, wine and cream, it boasts endless shine and the potential to turn heads every time you wear it.
These absolutely dazzling handmade earrings are sure to complement the twinkle in your eye when holiday party season arrives. Their creative design marries light Swarovski crystals with sterling silver square beads, all but guaranteeing plenty of admiring glances and swiveling heads. Pull your hair back to allow them their moment in the spotlight!
Jewelry designer Asha Patel believes jewelry should mean something to both the designer and wearer. With this philosophy in mind, she launched her most recent collection, Threads, last month. Threads includes nine symbols that translate into different meanings from different parts of the world. The pendants are made of hand-cast sterling and hang on colored silk cords.
Handmade by San Francisco-based artisans, Dasha Boutique's attention-grabbing jewelry is entirely customizable, so you can make each piece your own by selecting the elements of your choice. These delicate amethyst and textured sterling silver hoop earrings are a perfect of-the-moment option: they twinkle, sparkle and add a very necessary dash of purple to your fall wardrobe.
LittleWhiteDresser Golden Leaf Necklace ($28) - The contrast of white and gold is beautiful here, and this necklace would be just as chic paired with a t-shirt as it is with a formal dress.
TheresaRose Hanging Leaf Necklace ($22.50) - This sterling silver necklace features a simple but elegant leaf pendant and a pearl bead.
LiveInStyle Amber Headband ($20) - Deviate from the over-done bow and feather headbands with this shimmering leaf piece. 
Twinkling cornflake pearls are the focal point of this luminous bracelet by Iddos. It's just one of many masterful creations by designer Aden Angier, who draws inspiration from an eclectic blend of sources - think science fiction and Peranakan art. The results are impressive: This exquisite piece of arm candy, for example, is so versatile - bold enough for a dressy party, understated enough for low-key affairs. You can't go wrong.
Emerging designer Sofie Ølgaard may be a newcomer to the fashion scene, but she is already snagging the attention of editors and fashionistas. Her year-old namesake line was selected for GenArt's Fresh Faces in Fashion in October 2008 and has been featured in Us Weekly, Lucky Magazine, Daily Candy and more.
Boasting resplendent beauty that will undoubtedly turn heads, this delicate bracelet by designer Jill Italiano is a stunner. Its centerpiece is a flower arrangement made with mandarin garnet and citrine, and a smattering of peridot and tourmaline buds. With substantial gold chains completing it to perfection, this is the kind of piece you can wear anywhere and with anything to add a polished finishing touch.
ALEX&RA designer Alexandra Cipparone added eye-catching ruffles to this wardrobe staple, making it into an edgy, stylish piece. Tuck a white blouse into this form-fitting pencil skirt for a day at the office, or wear it out at night with a loose black tank. The skirt is available for $98 at alexandracipparone.com.
This luxurious hand panted sheer silk georgette scarf ($42) adds an elegant touch to any look. Wear it as a colorful shawl over your little black dress or with jeans and a basic tank. 
Up-and-coming designer David Chum launched the first collection for his line Selah D'or during Boston Fashion Week 2009. The fall line is small, consisting of only five pieces, but very chic, sophisticated, and wearable. A fitted burgundy dress with cap sleeves and a geometric peplum could easily go from the boardroom to a cocktail party, and a silk geometric empire waist dress with lantern sleeves begs for a statement necklace and a night on the town.
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