Pleasurable Pieces

It has been said that men are the simpler gender, needing only food, sleep, and sex to survive. Well women, too, need only three things — jewels, chocolate, and good lingerie. Okay, not really, but it certainly can’t hurt to have a good stash of each. And with it being the month of all things love and romance, we thought we’d help to inspire the Cupid within. — Mia Stefanko

Matching ring, earrings, and necklace from Massoni’s Amor Collection from Loghman’s (La Jolla and Del Mar) set against Cosabella’s red lace and mesh camisole from Cedros Soles in Solana Beach, with chocolate heart truffles from Chocolate & Cards in Flower Hill Promenade

Diamond heart pendant from Robères Jewelers in Carmel Valley (top), Multi chain yellow gold bracelet with 36 round diamonds from Finell’s Jewelers in Plaza Camino Real (middle), Diamond “tiara” ring by Cynthia Bach from Rock Candy in Del Mar (bottom)

Aquamarine and diamond drop earrings by Zoe from Rock Candy, Inseparable hearts necklace by Scott Rath from Creative Classics in Solana Beach, White gold brocade crown ring with aquamarine ball by Cynthia Bach at Rock Candy in Del Mar, Rose of France and diamond pendant necklace by Jamie Wolf from Rock Candy

Cosabella teal mesh and velvet cami and thong from Cedros Soles in Solana Beach

Rose crystal ring and button earrings by Judith Ripka and blue topaz heart prong ring from Marilyn Mulloy Estate and Fine Jewelry in Rancho Santa Fe (top), Blue topaz ring, cuff bracelet, and pendant necklace by Judith Ripka from Marilyn Mulloy Estate and Fine Jewelry in Rancho Santa Fe (bottom), Godiva truffle

6 carat diamond ring set in platinum with .7 carats of diamonds from Finell’s Jewelers in Plaza Camino Real, Black lace camisole and thong by Hanky Panky from Priorities in Fairbanks Ranch