Jewelry tends to have a pace slower than fashion, yet nevertheless it is constantly changing, growing, and evolving. Here at Vogue we pride ourselves on maintaining our fingers on the pulse while continuously pushing forward to what’s next. We buzz with excitement when we find a new jewelry designer or brand that brings novelty to the discipline, pushes the envelope, and embraces history in its own way.
Our list below includes jewelry designers that look to antiquity and vintage inspiration—Rafael Indiana, Ophelia Eve, and Juju Vera. Some designers like Annika Inez and twin sisters Amalie and Cecile Moosgaard of Lié Studios created their brand to fill the void of beautiful, sculptural, and versatile basics. Others, such as OX NY and MysteryJoy, were drawn to the medium after training and working in the diamond and gemstone industry.
The below list represents a group of jewelry designers who aren’t simply one thing and bring a freshness to the jewelry world that inspires the imagination and the hope of acquisition. Juju Vera After working as a vintage dealer, New York-based Julia Ferentinos was inspired to make her own jewelry and objects. Ferentinos’s debut collection showcases gold and silver pieces that draw heavily on her Greco-Roman heritage while being modern in size and attitude.
Lié Studio Versatility is at the center of twin-sister-led brand Lié Studio. The pair focus on simple, wearable pieces—mainly metals—that can be incorporated into busy lifesty.