By Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times staff writer Jewelry as a mood-altering device? Why not? These floral pieces, from a range of lines, pack a solid punch of color — and add a whimsical touch that’s as fresh as the blossoms still dotting the trees. A factor that’s sure to enhance the cheerful glow: The least expensive of the bunch are less than $6. Baby Phat necklace, left, with a floral pendant (sans sexy cat logo), $40 at macys.com. More in Image: • Jewelry inspired by Mother Earth • Tom Binns' costume jewelry is trash and treasure • Flower jewelry, fresh and affordable • The gilded age of costume jewelry | Photos • Buying and collecting costume jewelry | Photos • How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry • Downtown L.A.'s jewelry district has bargains for the bold
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Flower jewelry, fresh and affordable

Baby Phat necklace

By Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times staff writer

Jewelry as a mood-altering device? Why not? These floral pieces, from a range of lines, pack a solid punch of color — and add a whimsical touch that’s as fresh as the blossoms still dotting the trees. A factor that’s sure to enhance the cheerful glow: The least expensive of the bunch are less than $6.

Baby Phat necklace, left, with a floral pendant (sans sexy cat logo), $40 at macys.com.

More in Image:
• Jewelry inspired by Mother Earth
• Tom Binns’ costume jewelry is trash and treasure
• Flower jewelry, fresh and affordable
• The gilded age of costume jewelry | Photos
• Buying and collecting costume jewelry | Photos
• How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry
• Downtown L.A.’s jewelry district has bargains for the bold
  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

HSN watch and Stella & Dot charms.

Gold-colored cuff watch with a flower face cover that works as a functional bracelet, $59.95 from Tori Spelling’s line for the Home Shopping Network, www.hsn.com.

Floral charms from Stella and Dot, www.stellaanddot.com, in pink, yellow and blue are $39 for a set of three.

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• Jewelry inspired by Mother Earth
• Tom Binns’ costume jewelry is trash and treasure
• Flower jewelry, fresh and affordable
• The gilded age of costume jewelry | Photos
• Buying and collecting costume jewelry | Photos
• How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry
• Downtown L.A.’s jewelry district has bargains for the bold
  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Stella & Dot cuff.

Stella & Dot ivory cuff with a robin’s egg blue flower, $89 at www.stellaanddot.com.

Floral charms by Stella & Dot, $39 for a set of three.

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• Jewelry inspired by Mother Earth
• Tom Binns’ costume jewelry is trash and treasure
• Flower jewelry, fresh and affordable
• The gilded age of costume jewelry | Photos
• Buying and collecting costume jewelry | Photos
• How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry
• Downtown L.A.’s jewelry district has bargains for the bold
  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Stella & Dot necklace.

Stella & Dot necklace with lively enameled flowers, $249 at www.stellaanddot.com.

More in Image:
• Jewelry inspired by Mother Earth
• Tom Binns’ costume jewelry is trash and treasure
• Flower jewelry, fresh and affordable
• The gilded age of costume jewelry | Photos
• Buying and collecting costume jewelry | Photos
• How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry
• Downtown L.A.’s jewelry district has bargains for the bold
  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Forever 21 Flower rings.

Forever 21 cocktail-sized rings, $5.80 each at www.forever21.com.

More in Image:
• Jewelry inspired by Mother Earth
• Tom Binns’ costume jewelry is trash and treasure
• Flower jewelry, fresh and affordable
• The gilded age of costume jewelry | Photos
• Buying and collecting costume jewelry | Photos
• How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry
• Downtown L.A.’s jewelry district has bargains for the bold
  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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