6 Black-Owned Jewelry Brands You Should Know
If you don’t know, now you know…
Jewelry is the perfect compliment to any outfit and always takes it up a notch! Outside is a thing again, so it’s time to add some cute accessories to spice up our wardrobes. Here are some amazing designers and curated boutique options.
Designers
Aziza Nicole is a Brooklyn-based sculptor, painter, and builder who grew up in P.G. County, Maryland (DMV). Taking the perspective of an artist who creates with love and intention, she draws inspiration from beauty, history, and her multi-layered heritage, creating a unisex collection of protective layerings and heirlooms that can be passed on for generations.
For Third Crown, New York based co-designers Kristin and Kofi Essel fuse their love of geometric shapes with the details found in their architectural surroundings to create their collection of men’s and women’s jewelry.
The brand creates gender neutral everyday statement pieces. With their collection, the designers celebrate their mutual fascination with structure, architectural lines, and bold accents. Gold and silver plated brass are used to create a mood that’s at once restrained but full of attitude. Each piece is defined by clean lines and an understated chic, turning them in to wardrobe essentials.
AFROHEMIEN is a curated collection of afrocentric handmade jewelry, cultural goods and vintage finds that reflect the beauty of African and Black culture. Designer, Lakesha Renee has been creating jewelry for over six years from her home studio, in Chicago, Illinois. She is a self taught metalsmith focused on creating high quality affordable jewelry.
Curated Boutiques
New Thing Co. is a curated earring bar for the fashionable woman. Are you looking for stunning and unique jewelry? Price should never be a compromise. They offer beautiful affordable pieces to keep you trendy and looking brand new.
For the contemporary woman! Earrings Etcetera believes that a queen is never fully dressed without her accessories. As every woman who’s ever spent any time shopping for and putting together an immaculate outfit knows, the magic is most definitely in the details. And that's why they came up with this one stop shop for ALL your accessory needs to help you add that exclamation point to your outfits!
Their motto is “Best Dressed For Less!” Their mission is to provide a variety of trendy and affordable accessories for everyone. A one stop shop for all of your accessory needs. And super cute!