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—Darius through the specific lens of her Persian ancestry and Dyne through a modern mode for hieroglyphics. Some designers like Arielle Ratner and Briony Raymond spent years working for other houses until they broke off on their own, compelled by their own inspiration and confidence in their skills. Others, such as Jade Ruzzo, were drawn to the medium after a wholly different start in their careers. 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.
London-based jewelry brand By Pariah is inspired by untouched raw materials. Pieces with fine stones and lesser-seen materials are sophisticated and naturally elevated.
Octavia Elizabeth
Octavia Elizabeth Zamagias specializes in jewelry-box classics with a modern and sustainable twist. After years of training as a bench jeweler, the designer started her own line of pieces that can be added to an everyday look—and a few pieces for that next-level sparkle too.
Briony Raymond
A dual talent, Raymond designs her own beautiful and classically informed pieces and sources fabulous antique jewelry. A favorite of celebrities such as Rihanna and editors alike, Raymond has staying power we’re happy to support.
Uniform Object
Designer David Farrugia created the line of heavy metals—often encrusted with diamonds and precious gemstones—to be worn by anyone. It doesn’t sound like a novel concept, except in the luxury marketplace, it is. The designs are worn just as well layered as solo.
Post time: May-23-2023