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The bronze age

If Helen Ficalora's initial necklaces made in decadent diamond and gold are just a bit out of your budget for Mother's Day this year, we've got a more affordable -- but still super-special -- alternative. Check out Pica, a unique line of letter charms made by Laura Kitsos, owner of stylish Bucktown jewelry boutique Gem. Cast in bronze from antique typesetting pieces found at flea markets, these letter charms ($65-$75) look so haphazardly cool when clustered together on a chain.