All Plaidout discovers the charm of Florida-based jewelry designer Michael Saiger. "So crazy are his creations, with their combining of the frippery of a friendship bracelet and the sturdy function of a fish hook, a monkey's fist, or some other bit of sea paraphernalia, I kept exclaiming to myself, "Cool! So, so cool." I'm excited by their ability to look silly and sturdy at the same time."