Now, I like Tiffany & Co. as much as the next gal, and more than some...some of my favorite jewelry comes from there, and I still love getting that distinctive blue box. But while these designs are iconic, it gets boring seeing everyone and their sister wearing the same Open Heart pendant or Return to Tiffany charm bracelet.

For a different sort of classic look, and if you're more rock and roll than the Ritz, check out  Pnut Jewelry from jewelry designer/musician Rusty Pistachio. Constructed of solid sterling silver, the designs feature classic tattoo motifs like dice, skulls, and things on fire. Now that's classic!