We pick 5 great jewelry designers to watch NOW
Julia Failey
With reclaimed metals meticulously capturing the beauty of nature, Julia Failey’s delicate pieces unite style and substance without hiding in the shadows of your ensemble. The weightless yet eye-catching gold, silver, and rose-gold jewelry offers the perfect complement to this season’s bulky fur and sturdy military styles.
Images on front page: Brushed 24kt Vermeil Roses on ear wire (also in Sterling Silver), Julia Failey, $138; nimli.com. Brushed 24kt Vermeil Roses 16 inches flat link chain with lobster clasp (also in Sterling Silver), Julia Failey, $116; nimli.com. Little Rose Ring in Rose Gold, Julia Failey, $105; grasshopper510.com. Little Rose Vine Hoops in Gold (also in Sterling Silver), Julia Failey; $180; grasshopper510.com,
Jorgensen Studio
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jorgensenstudio
This charming collection of handmade artisan jewelry, from a Sterling Cherry Branch ring to a Vintage Pearl and Lucite necklace, seamlessly aligns with the recent attraction to minimalist style. Hovering around a $50 price point, these stacked rings boast playful imagery (Penguin-Stacked rings) alongside vintage-inspired necklaces and earrings (Vintage Glass Gothic Heart necklace).
Images: Etsy.com
Jill Alberts Jewelry
The design philosophy for Jill Alberts Jewelry, “everything old is new again, if you know how to make it work in your world,” is perfect aligned with the invasion of this season’s vintage-inspired jewelry. Combined with her art deco style, muted stones, and stand-out stackable rings, each piece manages to feel both trendy and classic at the same time.
Images: jillalberts.com
GarnetandSteel
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GarnetandSteel
Don’t let the infatuation with head-to-toe camel hues steal your spotlight. Throw on a piece of Steampunk-inspired jewelry from GarnetandSteel for a bold, statement-making contrast to slightly-excessive minimalism. With GarnetandSteel’s vintage steel settings, stand out from the crowd in a necklace, ring or watch adorned with alluring shades of garnet stones, ranging from deep red and vibrant orange to jet black.
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Tiffany Kunz Design
http://www.tiffanykunzdesign.com/
The radiance of this hand-crafted, eco-friendly jewelry is far too alluring to be so affordable. Crafted in her impressively-green studio in L.os Angeles, Kunz’s simple yet standout designs of hammered, reclaimed metals and fair-trade, rough-cut stones offer timeless pieces guaranteed to complement even the most unpredictable trends to come.
Images: tiffanykunzdesign.com
