Jennifer Cattaui.Stitch3.Gift Guide

It’s the one type of heart attack you don’t mind. Pianegonda’s sterling silver heart bracelet and choker is a modern tribute to that silly little thing called love. Edgy and cool without the sicken ing sweetness of the rounded heart (oft found topping the “i” for all the Krissis and Bambis of the world), the Italian line sets a standard for profess ing one’s love with heart-shaped jewelry. Available at selected Saks Fifth Avenues; piane gonda.com; Large heart pendant with leather strap $450; Large hanging heart bracelet $1400. Pianegonda’s sterling silver heart bracelet and choker

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The facts: The lotus is a sacred bloom that simultane ously fruits and flowers. It is said to represent the uni versal Buddha nature inherent equally in all life. The strategy: Try to argue that Van Cleef and Arpels’ Lotus Ring speaks to you spiritually, its glimmers a calming presence in this oh-so-crazy world. Who knows? It just might work. The Lotus Ring is made of white gold and 2.38 cts. of pavé diamonds; Available at Van Cleef & Arpels New York, Americana Manhasset, Bal Harbour, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Palm Beach and South Coast Plaza; 1-800 VCA-5797; $15,800. Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lotus Ring

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