Lately, I've been a huge fan of the very minimal, delicate jewelry pieces that have a little bit of edge. I also love anything with stones, rocks or crystals. The tiny stacking rings, thin necklaces, petite earrings, and barely there cuffs are huge right now. More and more designers are popping up that make this type of jewelry. Some of my favorites include Catbird, Annie Bing, Ariel Gordon, Bittersweets NY, Jules Smith, Sarah Chloe, Bing Bang, and Etsy. Read on for more details on each brand, as well as my favorites from each!
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Catbird:
Think funky, unique, sparkly, pretty - and you've got
designs. They feature a wide variety of pieces and designers as well as their own brand. The specialize in local designers but also carry global brands (some actually featured below). Catbird has so many different, one of a kind things. I bet you will love their site as much as I do!
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Bittersweets NY:
is, in my opinion, the most unique of all these designers. It was started by a girl that took everyday objects and turned them into something exquisite. The designs made here are unbelievable - they are intricate, delicate, a little bit sparkly, and absolutely beautiful. Bittersweets even offers a line of engagement rings and wedding bands (but be aware that they are a bit on the pricey side).
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Ariel Gordon:
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is probably my favorite of all of these designers. If I could own every single piece of her jewelry, I sure would. She has a lot of monogrammed and personalized pieces (which I love right now). Her stuff is gorgeous, but definitely extremely pricey. Good thing is, you can get most pieces with or without diamonds - making the cost a lot lower if you go without. Although, what girl would prefer a piece of jewelry without diamonds?!
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Sarah Chloe:
This brand is my second favorite right behind Ariel Gordon.
is unique because of all the different ways you can personalize the pieces - think numerous different styles of monogrammed goods, name/letter pieces, necklaces with your own photo inside, and so on. This is definitely a more established brand then say Catbird or Bittersweets, since it has been around for about 4 years, but I would still say its a hidden gem if you don't keep up on the jewelry trends. The great thing about Sarah Chloe? Her stuff is actually really reasonably priced (a little lower than Ariel Gordon), but yet really great quality. Always remember: you get what you pay for!
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Anine Bing:
I discovered this designer first by seeing one of her dresses - she makes absolutely gorgeous dresses and clothing, so of course the jewelry is spot on also. The
jewelry theme is very minimalistic. Her rings are super petite and delicate. You can wear them as a normal ring or even a midi ring, depending on the size you buy. Definitely versatile pieces!
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Jules Smith:
Jewelry by
is definitely on the funkier side, but still very trendy and fun. A lot of the bracelets have spikes and skulls, which isn't really me because I tend to go for the more minimal pieces like I picked out below. Still, the jewelry line is super versatile which is great - you can get pieces for all kinds of different looks. This site is definitely worth checking out.
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Bing Bang:
This designer is definitely quite similar to Jules Smith.
, a newer designer, is super fun, cool and a little funky - all the way from preppy to punk. They offer cute little anchor necklaces, but then pieces with skulls and marijuana leaves on them! Definitely both sides of the spectrum in here. They also have some great personalized pieces like letter necklaces and word bracelets like below.
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Etsy:
All I can say about
is that it is by far the best of them all. Etsy is an endless supply of unique, handmade, one of a kind, amazing pieces. It's never ending! New designers/crafters pop up daily. I don't think this site even gets the credit it deserves yet. You need a good amount of time when perusing this site, but trust me, it is so worth it. Almost all the jewelry is insanely reasonable and a lot less expensive than buying brand name. I already own quite a few of rings from here, and I love them all. Follow me
to see my favorite shops and pieces!
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by Lalila Jewelry
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by Erin Jane Designs
I apologize for the long post, but I have had a small jewelry obsession lately, as you can see. For fear of making this post too long (and repeating brands I've featured before), just a few more of my favorites include
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and
. I hope this causes more inspiration than splurging, but I fully support both!
