Our 8 Favorite Black-owned Jewelry Brands of the Moment
Written By BLK Oceans Staff
Looking for an easy way to refresh your wardrobe? These eight Black designers are bringing a slew of options to elevate all of your looks. It might be time to make room in the budget this month, because you won’t be able to pick just one piece from our curated list of our favorite jewelry brands of the moment.
We’ve narrowed down the search to our favorite Black-owned jewelry brands, from luxury to everyday wear.
Ten Wilde
Los Angeles-based Tenisha Wilde started Ten Wilde in 2016, selling all gold jewelry that offers “versatility through trendy yet timeless pieces”. With a range of gold plated, gold filled, and solid gold, each Ten Wilde jewel is offered at an affordable price in the
form of versatile hoops, layering chains, pendant necklaces, signature waist chains and more.
Ora Ana
Veronika Payne is the designer and founder of Ora Ana, a jewelry brand that makes simple but unique pieces that celebrate the stories of her clientele. Ora Ana’s high quality, demi-fine jewelry are statement pieces that will elevate any outfit you put on.
Omi Woods
Omi Woods celebrates the African diaspora through jewelry made with ethically handmade with fair trade African gold and globally sourced recycled and conflict-free fine metals. Each piece is intended to be collected, worn everyday, gifted for special occasions and passed down to future generations
The Bead Culture
Grab a hand-beaded strand of waist beads made to fit your body. Wearable on all body types, we love the sexy and colorful designs made by Memphis-based designer, Lashondra Yvonne.
Made by Malyia
Self-taught designer Malyia McNaughton takes inspiration from the world around us and translates it into wearable art. Pulling inspiration from nature, travel, African culture, architecture and more, Malyia creates innovative pieces that are made with ethically sourced materials.
Sucre Couture
Sucre Couture is dripping with 90’s Black girl vibes. And we are here for it. Their jewelry is designed to evoke your sexy, raw, uncut essence with bold jewelry and gold adornments.
EDAS
EDAS was created with a focus on sustainability while using unusual home-goods and refurbished elements to create unique pieces. They strive to make every woman feel beautiful with their handcrafted pieces for the everyday, eclectic woman.
NIKAO
Created by self-taught British jewelry designer Lisa-Marie Carter, and handcrafted in Thailand, NIKAO offers high end fashion jewelry inspired by Lisa-Marie’s culture, real life experiences and themes relating to female empowerment. “Bold, unapologetic, innovative, playful and daring, NIKAO caters to the fashion-conscious woman who isn’t afraid to go against the grain.”
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