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We love… Kenneth Jay Lane’s black cocktail ring

07 Dec 2009 POST BY HOFSam

Black round ring, £45, Kenneth Jay Lane If you’re looking to add oomph to your party outfit this Christmas, this ring from Kenneth Jay Lane may be the answer. It’s so simple, yet so dramatic, and cocktail rings are …

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