Candy necklaces and ring pops look great, but many prefer the nuanced mouthfeel and clean finish of precious gems and metals. Show off sophisticated taste with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of unique jewelry and gifts at Bella Joli, located in downtown Iowa City. Bella Joli hand-selects a variety of artisan baubles to fill jewelry boxes and collections with elegant, one-of-a-kind pieces. Pearls, gemstones, and sterling silver greet customers with sparkly winks, and purses, watches, and handcrafted treasures beckon browsers from atop pink-painted shelves. Tell time elegantly with one of the stylish watches ($29+), or bedeck clavicles with a chunky necklace ($39+). Crown any finger with a cocktail ring ($39+), swing an armful of purse ($89+), or inspire frantic, covetous whispering during girls' night with fancy martini glasses ($29+).

The friendly, knowledgeable, all-female staff at Bella Joli can assist in creating custom pieces. Ideas can come to life with refined concepts, artist selection, estimates, and communication throughout every step of the process. Those shopping for a cause can peruse the Leakey jewelry collection, which provides income for the pastoral people of Kenya by showcasing Maasai pieces of hand-beaded finery.