Jewelry Trends
Coffea Flair Editorial
7 Must-Have Pieces
Personal jewelry is always unique. Whether it's a family treasure or a simple necklace you wear every day, there's nothing quite like jewelry to make you feel like your most authentic self in the fashion world. Create an inclusive jewelry box as a means of showing up and showing your support for brands. Investing in and promoting Black artists is critical at this time and in the future. Matthew Harris of Mateo and Areeayl Goodwin's Beads Byaree are embracing the joy of being Black and sweeping the fashion world by storm.
Tenisha Wilde, a Los Angeles-based designer with roots in the Bay Area, has simplified California to an art form. Ten Wilde’s line of gold-plated and solid 14k jewelry is accessible to everyone. Pearl necklaces, stackable rings, and even hoop earrings in various sizes are all on our list of must-have jewelry pieces.
Michelle Obama wore a pendant version of this same insignia by Almasika on an episode of Black-ish, so it's possible you've seen it before. It's not a huge deal. Having worked in the diamond industry for many years (including at De Beers) before founding her own label, Chicago-based designer Catherine Sarr is today considered one of the city's foremost diamond visionaries. She is a member of the International Board of the Palais de Tokyo and the Women's Board of the Art Institute of Chicago, among other prestigious positions.
Dan-Yell was founded by Danyell Rascoe, who became interested in jewelry after visiting the Smithsonian Museum Store as a child. Rascoe's interest in jewelry making was revived during a trip to India many years later. "My work aims to be delicate with a sort of strength, that allows the jewelry to be part of your everyday life," she is quoted as saying on the brand's website. The end result is exquisite jewelry that is cast in 10k gold and sterling silver and decorated with semiprecious stones to resemble museum-quality jewelry.
Brooklyn native and content cultivator Kira West wanted to find motivation and change through her travels. In order to "address the disparity of girls of color in international education and today's field of travel and international affairs," MadeByKwest gives ten percent of its sales from its travel-themed products to Girls Going Global.
Honesty is the best policy, and Dominique Reneé is the best person to help you do that. The former manicurist now works as a jewelry designer, and her pieces have a cheeky, irreverent vibe. 3D-printed bioplastic is covered in slogans like "Always on Your Mind" and "Sweet Lies," making this a go-to label for those who want to make a proclamation.
Trecy Bleich creates museum-quality jewelry. Literally. Bleich's designs are sold in museums all over the country thanks to his keen eye for geometric patterns and striking color palettes. Love is in every custom-made item that Bleich creates with his own two hands.
Founded and directed by designer Sade Mims, EDAS is a one-stop shop for all things beautiful. They sell eco-friendly furnishings, high-end bags, and, most notably, a wide variety of handmade, unique pieces of jewelry.