Above Average Studio was founded in Toronto, Canada in the fall of 2016 by Sarah Dunn. The aim is to make high quality and affordable jewelry available for everyone, made in Canada and the USA.
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...
Alex Mika is a New York based jewelry brand established in 2012 by sisters Alexa, Michela, Nicole, and Natalie. The sisters began designing as a mere hobby, but eventually realized they have a passion for it. The girls design an array of jewelry that enco...
Ali Heiss has been designing jewelry since 2011 when she founded Amarilo. The brand was rebirthed when Ali found a kindred spirit in Stella Simona, the co-owner of Amarilo. Ali’s personal style is rooted in minimalism and her designs follow suit, “...
Heavily influenced by her appreciation for art, travel and architecture, Australian designer Amber Sceats creates pieces that are uncompromisingly contemporary whilst simultaneously timeless.
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...
From Tel-Aviv, Israel, Tanya and Tomer have been designing jewelry together as a team since 2011. Tomer has a BA degree in Jewelry Design and has been a jewelry designer for the past 15 years. Tanya has a BFA in fine art; Tomer was the one that introd...
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 circuses and what it meant, as ...
Before launching her own line, Carrie Dennahy was a jewelry buyer; she 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 anxie...
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...
Cities in Dust designer Meghan Lorenz is from Chicago. Her pieces are an evolving and refreshing look at her own changing aesthetic.
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...
Cloverpost is a handcrafted jewelry line based in Nashville, TN. Dainty solid gold jewels to die for, with rainbow diamonds rubies and pearls. As well as high end fashion jewels to take any look to the next level. Cloverpost checks all the boxes!
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. “I started my line in 2005. It was pre-Etsy and a very exciting time ...
A mother and owner of her own storefront and jewelry line, Jessica Lawson knows a thing or two about keeping busy. Initially a creative outlet more so than an intentional business decision, Lawson quickly learned how all-consuming a passion project could...
Designed by Keren Hemp, Delusions of Grandeur is a modern line of geometric shaped jewelry inspired by architecture, nature, and urban living. All pieces are made with local resources in Los Angeles, CA.
Elizabeth Stone fell into the jewelry design business on accident. A happy accident. “I was working as Creative Director and started making jewelry on the side as a new creative outlet. I fell in love with hunting for gemstones and the entire process ...
Brooklyn based jeweler Emily Amey draws on her travel experiences as inspiration for her jewelry designs. She features a wide range of precious and semi-precious stones in her work, with a focus on simple settings to highlight the unique beauty of each stone.
Emi Connor received a hematite ring, fell in love with gemstones, and subsequently began jewelry making in 2013. The brand, which offers flower shaped pieces, is influenced by colors and nature that Emi finds in the outside world: “beautiful colors of...
Inspired by the sun, sand, and glam of Los Angeles. Ettika designs jewelry to help women look and feel their best - because a woman’s best accessory is her confidence.
Mélodie Dagault launched her line, Euclide, in 2005 with her fiancé, a gemologist she credits with instilling her with a love of stones. Delicate, feminine, and poetic, the pieces reflect the “less-is-more” mantra of Parisians. “Parisian girls are very i...
A fashion design graduate from Parsons School of Design, it wasn’t until she began working for a fine jewelry designer that Alexandra Cole Nelson found her true calling. After enrolling in goldsmithing courses and collecting enough courage, she finally laun...
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...
GIRLSCREW is a Los Angeles based jewelry company focused on quality and contemporary designs.
Gjenmi Jewelry was founded by Jennifer Oak in 2013. Her fine jewelry pieces celebrate women, and are designed to be modern, feminine heirlooms, that you will wear and treasure forever.
I Like it Here Club is a fine and semi-fine jewelry line created by designer and goldsmith Yeager in Wilmington, NC. Named after her grandfather Fred's morale-boosting club as a young soldier in WWII. Each heirloom piece is handmade with the intention of re...
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 travel rather frequently so I'd ...
From New York City to Italy, 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 City, the FIT grad spends her days handcrafting sculptur...
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...
A self-proclaimed jewelry designer from the age of eight, Liesel Love founder Heidi Girard has always had a love for her craft. Over the years, the designer immersed herself in lessons, spanning from wax carving to model making to metalworking, ensuring she...
While sourcing textiles for a local fashion designer, Elaine Kim realized that she was longing for a creative outlet of her own. She had the desire to apply her artistic aesthetic to something that could easily be worn, so she launched Lover's Tempo in 2008...
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 ...
Known for its statement blend of antique and modern elements, Lulu Frost was founded in New York City in 2004 by designer and CFDA member Lisa Salzer. Drawing from victorian, deco, and contemporary influences, her aesthetic represents an intersection of tra...
These pieces of handmade fused glass come from a self-taught glass artist living in the Catskill Mountains of New York.
When Lucia Mouet launched LUMO, it was with the intention to grow a line of jewelry from her own personal desire to find everyday fine jewelry to wear. “I learned the craft through studying a few independent studios in Southern California, and after that...
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!
Spurred on by her childhood dream to pursue fashion design, Jennifer Machett switched from reworking vintage clothing to designing jewelry. Thus, the Atlanta based brand was established in 2017. Machete offers simple and clean pieces that are influenced ...
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 would allow a large spectrum of wom...
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 creates are just as intricate as th...
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 houses pieces that focus on those attributes while experimenting...
Having never grown out of her childhood obsession with jewelry and all things that sparkle, Melinda Maria debuted her brand in 2005. Based in Los Angeles, the designer is influenced by the effortless cool that the people in the city exude. “People ...
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...
Inspired my minimalism and modern design, Minette was established in 2016 with the mission of providing quality pieces at affordable prices.
MinimalVS comes from Ljubljana, Slovenia, a small and beautiful country in central Europe. Their jewelry is made to satisfy individual needs with unique designs and creations, using only genuine and quality materi...
When Kristen Robison launched Minoux in Fall of 2014, it was with the intent to create handcrafted modern heirlooms. In the years since her brand’s conception, she has remained loyal to her initial vision, expanding on her those first ideas to establish ...
When Nectar Nectar launched, it was with one clear cause in mind -- to create ethical statement pieces that further improve the environment of its artisans. Partnering with nonprofit Nectar Foundation, the line does just that, providing female artisans in I...
The fine jewelry collection by Tai, named after her daughter Nicha. The collection is filled with wearable pieces in 14 and 18K gold, diamonds and semi-precious stones that are delicate, modern, sexy and elegant.
Nora's love of jewelry began as a child, as she dreamt up stories of goddesses and romance, while covered in her mother's jewels. Her recent experiences finding the perfect ring for her own engagement and the subsequent disappoin...
“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, stemming from her design ba...
Designer Julie Stark draws inspiration from the natural beauty of her home state of Washington. She named Point No Point after Pudget Sound’s oldest light house. Her jewelry is ...
Reliquia is an Australian based jewelry company that finds inspiration from your grandmother’s jewelry box. With a heavy focus on vintage pieces, their craftsmanship will leave you in awe....
Robin Haley has been making jewelry for over 35 years -- it has been her life and passion, and is reflected in every single piece. All of Robin Haley's designs are made of recycled metals and all gemstones are conflict-free. Robin invites everyone to join ...
Created in 2009, New York City-based brand Shashi is heavily inspired by global travel and womanhood. The brand's pieces reflect the bold and colorful cultures of the world and embody the individuality of women everywhere. "Untold stories and femininity ins...
Slate and Stone designer Sophie Silverstein draws inspiration from visual observations, primitive symbols, tactile experiments, and nature. She is motivate...
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, a tale she combined with her in...
Sophie Monet Okulick beautifully handcrafts her wood collection in Venice, California. Her designs are bold, while still bestowing an ease of wear and a natural, earthy appeal. "I sculpt the materials that surround me, brining natural elements into differ...
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 New York City, Alexandra believe...
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. One simple design then lead to an...
Temple of the Sun Jewelry draws on a deep appreciation for both ancient European symbology and contemporary design to craft styles that are at once desirable, timeless and unique. The Australian brand has inspired followers since 2014 when creative couple ...
“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 industry. Inspired by the beauty of ev...
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 first. “I live in Vancouver, Ca...
Enamored by design and travel from a young age, designer Jessica Hendricks Yee was born in Paris and grew up outside Manhattan with eyes glued to the cases in her mother’s jewelry shop. Since founding the collection, she has been n...
According to the designer, Sofia Zakia, The Moon encourages celestial dreams and awakens a spiritual intuition in your life journey.
According to the designer, Sofia Zakia, The Moon encourages celestial dreams and awakens a spiritual intuition in your life journey.
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Use jewelry cleaner and a brush with soft bristles. You can also DIY clean with an old soft toothbrush and a mild dish-washing liquid. Rinse well and lay on a towel to dry. To buff out surface scratches, take to a local jeweler. You'll also want to have the prongs tightened by a jeweler every 8-12 months to ensure your stones don't come loose.
