When Rebecca Fragola launched Adriatic Jewelry, it was already with extensive knowledge in metalsmithing and a jewelry design degree from FIT. Accustomed to the industry and its practices, she slowly began developing her own coll...
A Melbourne native and wanderer at heart, Alicia Millan was always inspired by nature and the beauty she discovered in her surroundings. And while it may seem as though she’s always been creating stunning jewels, she actually happened upon this path quit...
“Living in New York, there's so much to offer and I make an effort to get out there and expose myself to as much of it as possible,” reflects Tia Marie Harley. For her, launching a jewelry line was a fairly organic process, s...
Graphic designer turned jewelry designer Ashley Thorne has always been creatively inclined. Inspired by clean spaces, this elegance translates into the work that she creates, and she focuses on reinventing simple designs with subtle details. “I touch eve...
This collection was designed very swiftly when I visited Los Angeles and met with Rachel for the first time. I immediately understood her style and aesthetic; I was sitting in her home and knew right away what type of pieces I should be designing to repr...
Allison Jenetopulos didn’t always intend to be a jewelry designer. Originally aiming for a career in sculpture, Jenetopulos began making jewelry for herself before taking the creative pursuit full-time. Currently located in Miami, where she was coinciden...
When Anna Sheffield began to dabble in jewelry making, she was in the midst of completing her BFA in Sculpture. Inspired by the purity of designing and creating with her hands, she launched Bing Bang, translating her high/low style into wearable pieces. ...
After Elisabetta Marrella graduated from OCAD University, she knew that she wanted to be an artist, though slightly cynical about what that word entailed. “I was really motivated by art history; this Roman notion of bread and...
Formally a jewelry buyer, Carrie Dennahy began her jewelry line when she saw the opportunity for a new challenge, and a gap in the market that she knew she could fill. “When launching your own business, you face so much anxiety about whether or not you w...
Inspired by love, magic, and the mysticism of the universe, Charlie and Marcelle is Kristina Jacob’s tangible manifestation of these concepts. Invited to sell at the flea market launch for Space 15 Twenty in 2009, she stopped into craft store with $100 i...
Chicago-based designer Meghan Lorenz launched her line Cities in Dust over five years ago, inspired by her exposure to emerging fashion while working as the assistant to local boutique owners. “I have a background in window display and ceramics, so I lov...
Liz Thayer was never a stranger to legacy. As the founder of sewing and design studio, Claflin, Thayer & Co., she has carried on the same name that her great-grandfather first established in 1830. "The business was a family affair for over a hu...
For Joy Smith, jewelry making is not only an artistic practice, it’s a spiritual one. She meditates to prepare her for her work, creating architectural, yet bohemian fine jewelry under the name COMMUNION by Joy Smith.
Having studied sculpture at SAIC, Cursive Design founder Sarah Fox discovered jewelry design organically, dabbling from home and eventually leading itself to a full-time creative pursuit. “Friends Katrin and Victoria launched Eyland Jewelry in 2014, after both expressing an interest in pursuing a project together. Both eclectic in their personal style, the brand offered them an outlet to express their unique...
Born and raised in Fresno, California, Briana Rose was making and selling jewelry as early as high school, naming the line after herself before rebranding to what is now known as Five and Two. “I’m an entrepreneur and an artist at heart, so I think those...
Foe and Dear Jewelry is a romantic collection of delicate jewelry made from sterling silver and 14K gold. The line was started in 2009 by Katherine Huie in Brooklyn, NY. She has since relocated to Vancouver where she continues to work with pearls, opals,...
As long ago as Jessie Yeagar of I Like It Here Club can remember, she's been fascinated by the stories told through a woman's jewelry collection. Lucky for us, this obsession led to metalsmithing studies and the launch of Yeager’s own line named in honor...
Iosselliani jewelry is the creation of Paolo Giacomelli and Roberta Paolucci. Inspired by their home city of Rome Italy, Iosselliani jewelry is a bold and modern take on traditional Italian jewelry. Inspired by vintage styles...
We couldn't be happier that Jené Despain made the career change from fashion photographer to jewelry designer; 13 years after moving from Portland, OR to NYC Jené launched her first collection to a captive and receptive audie...
Keltie Leanne Designs was founded in 2011 in Vancouver Canada as a creative outlet for the designer while she worked full time in ad sales. The line has grown far beyond a side project for the designer and her latest Geo Collection features classic shape...
Launched in 2013 while she was still living in Los Angeles, Cindy Kaiser has always been a hands on creative. Now, the Swiss native is running her brand from the city of Chicago while also leaving ample time to travel. “I ...
New York, Italy, Chicago. Living around the globe has given Laura Lombardi unparalleled inspiration and perspective as a jewelry designer. Drawing on her background and new home base of New York, the FIT grad spends her days handcrafting sculptural jewel...
It was while she was studying art direction that Laurie Fleming discovered her love for jewelry design. Always enamored with the idea of making things, she is self-taught in the art of metalsmithing. “I feel like it’s an interesting and rare opportunity ...
It’s difficult to believe that the success of Leah Alexandra’s line all began with a single piece of jewelry. Desperate and unable to find the perfect turquoise necklace, she searched for a gemstone supplier and made her own. 15 years later, she’s design...
While Lindsay Lewis began her line in 2013, she’d been designing and making jewelry for eight years prior to that. Based in Chicago, she draws inspiration from her surroundings and the beautiful subtle details she witnesses on a daily basis. “My most rec...
For Caribbean designer Luiny Rivera, an eye for bold shapes and eclectic details has always come naturally. Initially studying to become a teacher, her hesitation in her future career path lead her to explore the art of jewelry making. “I created one of ...
A fashion jewelry line inspired by the dreamers, lovers and lonely hearts in us all. This elegant and romantic line of classic contemporary jewels is inspired by current trends, pop culture and the fem in us all!
It’s difficult to believe that Vanessa Martinez first began her jewelry line while only a sophomore in high school. Fascinated by jewelry design as a creative outlet, she focused on creating unique yet elegant pieces that wou...
Equally derived of necessity and an itch to create, Claudette Martinez launched her line in 2011 while studying under FIT’s jewelry program. Inspired by her Caribbean roots and her home of New York City, the pieces she cre...
Motivated by creativity and an inexplicable desire to create beautiful objects, Melanie Auld has been designing jewelry for over 15 years. “It really just seems like an extension of myself. I don't think anything would have stopped me from creating this ...
It’s difficult to believe that when the Melanie Casey jewelry line launched in 2014, it was out of a small spare room in the founder’s home. A lover of anything feminine and delicate, the line ...
Originally a footwear designer, Savannah Watson was inspired to explore a craft she could produce on her own. This decision lead her to jewelry design, launching Merewif in 2012. Meaning “sea witch” in Old English, Watson wanted the name of her line to r...
Founded in 2011, Bali-based brand Monsieur Blonde is constantly inspired by its surroundings. “Bali has an amazing vibe, and you feel like everything is possible here, as long as you wan...
Fueled by a love for working with her hands and storytelling, Sofia Ajram launched her brand after graduating with a degree in Japanese and Women’s Studies. Her debut collection, Urobune, was inspired by a Japanese legend...
Already a co-founder of costume jewelry brand, Eyland Jewellery, Victoria Hatcher was interested in exploring another aspect of her aesthetic, leading her to launch MOYA in September 2016. “I’d already started my other jewell...
The name Reliquia comes from the word relic which means something from the past or in this case, a family heirloom. The entire collection draws inspiration from family heirlooms and vintage accessory pieces. The Australian based designers want you to fee...
Kate Kramer wasn’t always set on a career designing jewelry. In fact, the launch of her business occurred quite organically. “I first started making jewelry at an internship in college. It was very basic fabrication but I imm...
When Lauren Brokaw launched Stella & Bow in 2011, it was with the goal to bring affordable, fun, and quality jewelry to an otherwise lackluster market. Inspired by everything from the beautiful colors of a sunset to popul...
Tanya Gruenberg is a Miami based jewelry designer who launched her line, Studio Grun, in August of 2014; while working as an industrial designer she found herself repurposing scrap metal into jewels. This love of jewelry making eventually became to be kn...
When Susan Alexandra began her line in 2013, it was a surprise even to her. Initially just a hobby that occupied her free time, she quickly fell in love with the art form and decided to pursue it professionally. Based in ...
Tai Rittichai launched her namesake line, Tai Jewelry, in 2012 shortly after moving to Los Angeles. It was there that she noticed that there was lack of high quality fashion jewelry with fine jewelry finishings and details. O...
Tarin Thomas is known for their unique and slightly masculine settings of their stunning rings.
“It wasn't until I got admitted to the Fashion Institute of Technology and studied the art of jewelry making that I fell in love with jewelry,” recalls the founder of Tippy Taste Jewelry on how she got her start in the indust...
Launched in 2014, Fiona Morrison of Wolf Circus began her business while simultaneously working on her business degree from the University of Victoria. Now, she focuses on creating designs that provide quality and versatility...
Melanie Ingram is a content creator and marketing professional based in San Francisco. Outside of work, you'll find her escaping to Big Sur for the weekend, playing shows with her bluegrass family band, or day drinking with friends in Dolores Park. She fiercely champions the idea of multi-dimensional womanhood, namely the intersection of intelle...
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