Jill Russell loves Truche's United States of Love Collection

By Venus Zine Staff
Published: March 23rd, 2010 | 8:01am

If there's one wardrobe rule I live by, it's this: A girl can never have too many necklaces. My strict one-in, one-out policy for clothes (I have an extreme aversion to amassing stuff) doesn't extend to jewelry. I collect necklaces, rings, and bracelets. You could even say I hoard them. They don't take up much space and instantly add a personal stamp to any outfit.

That's why I love Truche's United States of Love Collection. The thoughtful pendants, crafted from fine silver, put a new spin on hometown pride. The best part? You can order a customized version in the shape of any state, with a tiny heart-shaped hole punched through the city closest to your heart.

The pieces give a nod to Milton Glaser's classic I Heart NY emblem and they're much more affordable than Patricia Field's customizable "Carrie" necklaces—not to mention cooler. Plus, each comes on a delicate sterling silver chain.

I can't wait to get my hands on my own Detroit-centric version. It'll live happily among my dozens of other neckwear options, which will have to wait patiently. This one's going into heavy rotation.

Jill Russell is Venus Zine's editor in chief