We’re all born with an innate attraction to gloss and glimmer, according to scientific research that has linked our magpie-like tendencies with a biological desire for water. So we say give into your natural urges by adorning yourself with sensuous, sculptural jewelry in silver and gold that transcends the boundaries of gender and style. It’s only human, after all.

Vertabrae Rings in white gold and yellow gold, $5,000 each, and Bone Cuff in white gold, $4,000, both by Uniform Object, uniformobject.com.
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The Rock Duo Studs in sterling silver by Esha Soni, $380, eshasoni.com; Jumbo Cobalt Chain in 14K white gold by Briony Raymond, $6,800, brionyraymond.com.
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Madison Earrings in 18K yellow gold by Seaman Schepps, $11,950, seamanschepps.com.
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Archival Donut Bangles in gold by Alexis Bittar, prices upon request, alexisbittar.com.
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Metal Link Necklace by Alexis Bittar, $395, alexisbittar.com; Totem Earrings in 18K yellow gold by Hirotaka, $3,375, hiro-taka.com.
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Dune Earrings in 18K yellow gold by Hirotaka, $2,750, hiro-taka.com; Modern Deco Elongated Diamond Baguette Tennis Bracelet in 18K rose gold by Jemma Wynne, $15,960, jemmawynne.com.
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Flame Earrings in 18K yellow gold by Fernando Jorge, $14,900, fernandojorge.co.uk.
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Archival Circle Collar Necklace (worn as cuff) in yellow gold by Alexis Bittar, price upon request, alexisbittar.com.
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Cuff Ring by Uniform Object in 18K white gold, $4,000, uniformobject.com; Graduated Pearl Necklace by Irene Neuwirth, $10,820, ireneneuwirth.com.
MODELS: PATRYK LAWRY & ANA MILOJEVIC.
HAIR BY LEVI MONARCH.
MAKEUP BY ROY LIU.
NAILS BY ERI HANDA.
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