You remember the old Girl Scouts ditty: Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other’s gold.

The grown-up interpretation: Treasure your trove of fourteen-karat jewelry, but go get thee some silver, stat.

Or rather, check out Elyria Sterling’s debut collection. Its troupe leader, SF-based designer and world traveler Elisa Browsh, was inspired by the culture clash of Hong Kong, where modern skyscrapers butt up against the ancient markets of Temple Street.

Browsh gives a modern twist to classic designs: Nubby, baroque Chinese freshwater pearls accent sleek lines, like the Wyndham Street conflict-free white sapphire ring stacked with a similarly chic pearl ring.

The collection, rounded out with delicate hoops and graphic pendant necklaces, is sophisticated, without looking like you’re rocking Mom’s pearls.

Scout’s honor.

Available online at elyriasterling.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Elyria Sterling