Folks normally want to avoid barbed wire—for obvious reasons—but if you’re Wendy Brandes, you embrace it. The New York City–based designer makes the sharp-edged fencing material wearable in new platinum and diamond jewelry designs for fall. Nine styles exist to date, starting at $800 retail. 

Barbed Wire stud earring in platinum with 0.06 ct. t.w. diamonds, $800

Barbed Wire stacking ring in platinum with 0.04 ct. t.w diamonds, $2,200

Multi-Barb necklace in platinum with 0.09 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,500

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