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Family Tree Customize your own necklace of Paula Dawkins’ design by mixing and matching gemstones to mark birthdays or special occasions. Available in 14k gold and sterling silver. Call for price, Jewels That Dance, Asheville. (828) 254-5088
Key Accessory Unlock your style with this 18k gold and diamond padlock necklace from the Pois Moi collection. Call for price, Roberto Coin Boutique, Asheville. (828) 350-1134
Golden Girl Step out in style wearing these sassy Danica wedges by Nicole. $119, Tops for Shoes, Asheville, (828) 254-6721
Original Hit This one-of-a-kind ring features conflict-free Australian diamonds in Susan West’s iconic stack design. Call for price, blue goldsmiths, Asheville. (828) 277-2583
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Kick back into summer in this durable Polywood Adirondack patio chair. Call for price, Heartland Fine Amish Furniture, Asheville. (828) 684-7400
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Bring Mother Nature indoors with a ceramic butterfly art tile by Motawi Tileworks. $59, Grovewood Gallery, Asheville. (828) 253-7651
Italian for “lollipop,” this Lecca Lecca blown-glass vase by Bakersville artist John Geci is a fetching accoutrement. $250, Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center, Asheville. (828) 298-7928