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A Houston Jewelry-Buying Guide

All That Sparkles

6 Giftable Jewelry Trends for 2016

From minimalist adornments to modern pearls, these are the statement pieces to invest in this year.

By Sarah Rufca Nielsen and Jeanne Lyons Davis 10/26/2016 at 11:30am Published in the November 2016 issue of Houstonia

The 90s meets up with modern minimalism when it comes to current fashions, and jewelry is no exception. Above, our favorite trend pieces that also make intelligent investments.

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